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ECFL 9: New Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Glatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvik Rooijakker (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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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ludvik Rooijakker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rooijakker.
Glatt looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Glatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Glatt shoots in for a takedown but Rooijakker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glatt fails with the takedown.
Glatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rooijakker fails to land the takedown.
Glatt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rooijakker's waist but Rooijakker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glatt off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Glatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Rooijakker or perhaps it was just good defense by Glatt which made him look bad.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glatt defends it nicely.
Theodore Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooijakker misses with a head kick.
Rooijakker darts in looking for a takedown but Glatt gets double underhooks and turns Rooijakker into the cage.
Rooijakker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glatt after a bit of a struggle.
Rooijakker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glatt shoots for a takedown but Rooijakker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glatt gets caught flat footed, as Rooijakker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rooijakker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Glatt, up you get!
Rooijakker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glatt pinned against the cage. Glatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rooijakker stuffs the takedown attempt from Glatt. Glatt gets slowly back to his feet.
Rooijakker shoots for a double leg takedown but Glatt sprawls well. He's pushed Rooijakker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glatt as he avoids it easily.
Glatt fails to land the takedown.
Rooijakker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rooijakker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker goes for a double leg but Glatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glatt continues to drive forward.
Glatt stops a takedown attempt from Rooijakker.
Rooijakker tries to pull guard but Glatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Rooijakker drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooijakker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glatt after a bit of a struggle.
Rooijakker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rooijakker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rooijakker.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Glatt shows good takedown defense.
Glatt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rooijakker sprawls well. Rooijakker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glatt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker tries to clinch but Glatt moves out of range.
Rooijakker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rooijakker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rooijakker has managed to clinch.
Glatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Rooijakker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Rooijakker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rooijakker breaks from the clinch.
Rooijakker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooijakker is looking to clinch.
Glatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rooijakker.
Glatt shoots in for a double leg but Rooijakker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rooijakker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rooijakker fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooijakker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glatt's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooijakker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Glatt, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvik Rooijakker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rooijakker has a takedown stuffed.
Glatt shoots in looking for a takedown. Rooijakker tries to sprawl out of it but Glatt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rooijakker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Glatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glatt wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooijakker dives in for a single leg takedown but Glatt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodore Glatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvik Rooijakker.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rooijakker closes the distance and pushes Glatt back into the cage.
Rooijakker decides to pull guard.
Rooijakker wants to get back to his feet but Glatt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rooijakker is trying to control the position but Glatt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker wants to stand up but Glatt is controlling him.
Glatt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rooijakker moves in looking to clinch but Glatt pushes him off.
Rooijakker instigates a clinch.
Rooijakker is working for takedown but Glatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooijakker goes for a double leg but Glatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glatt continues to drive forward.
Rooijakker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooijakker rushes Glatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rooijakker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker is working for takedown but Glatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rooijakker is trying to pull guard but Glatt has him pressed against the cage.
Rooijakker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rooijakker is working for takedown but Glatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rooijakker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glatt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooijakker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glatt as he avoids it easily.
Glatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rooijakker.
Rooijakker moves in looking to clinch but Glatt pushes him off.
Rooijakker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rooijakker goes for a double leg but Glatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glatt continues to drive forward.
Glatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Rooijakker manages to break the clinch.
Rooijakker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glatt tries to avoid it but Rooijakker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glatt to the ground. Glatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glatt swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rooijakker.
Glatt gets a takedown into half guard.
Rooijakker has a hand on Glatt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Glatt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Glatt get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooijakker shoots for a double leg takedown but Glatt sprawls well. He's pushed Rooijakker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glatt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rooijakker tries to avoid it but Glatt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rooijakker to the ground. Rooijakker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Glatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rooijakker tries for a takedown but Glatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludvik Rooijakker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Glatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rooijakker.
Rooijakker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glatt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rooijakker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rooijakker wants to stand but Glatt is controlling the position.
Rooijakker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ludvik Rooijakker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rooijakker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glatt gets to his feet. Rooijakker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Glatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore Glatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvik Rooijakker.
Rooijakker shoots in and drives through. Glatt sprawls well.
Rooijakker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rooijakker is defended easily by Glatt.
Nice sprawl there from Glatt as Rooijakker shoots in.
Glatt stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Glatt or perhaps it was just good defense by Rooijakker which made him look bad.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a takedown but Glatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rooijakker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rooijakker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludvik Rooijakker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooijakker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rooijakker is defended easily by Glatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker misses with a takedown attempt - Glatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glatt is fending him off so far but Rooijakker persists. Nope, Glatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Glatt dives in and scores a takedown into Rooijakker's guard.
Rooijakker is trying to control the position but Glatt postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glatt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rooijakker, up you get!
Rooijakker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glatt's waist but Glatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rooijakker off to one side.
Glatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rooijakker.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glatt as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rooijakker as Glatt shoots in.
Ludvik Rooijakker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Glatt blocks the body kick.
Rooijakker dives in and grabs Glatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glatt pushes down on Rooijakker's head and hops out.
Rooijakker dives in and grabs Glatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glatt pushes down on Rooijakker's head and hops out.
Glatt gets a takedown into half guard.
Rooijakker is trying to maintain the position but Glatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Glatt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Glatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rooijakker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Glatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rooijakker is looking to clinch.
Rooijakker is looking to clinch but Glatt is avoiding it.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Glatt shows good takedown defense.
Rooijakker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooijakker leaves Glatt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glatt sprawls well. Glatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rooijakker gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooijakker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glatt defends well and Rooijakker ends up having to push Glatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooijakker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rooijakker breaks from the clinch.
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 Theodore Glatt.
Well Rooijakker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvik Rooijakker!
Ludvik Rooijakker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dagenais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Dagenais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Bags!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagenais tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bags swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bags looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dagenais closes the distance but Bags moves to the side
and Bags holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dagenais is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bags is defending well for now.
Bags drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dagenais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dagenais taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Dagenais has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dagenais misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bags.
Bags gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dagenais.
Dagenais stalling in the clinch but Bags improves position.
Bags wants to take the fight to the mat but Dagenais manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dagenais scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dagenais is trying to break the clinch but Bags is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagenais has had enough of the clinch but Bags keeps him there for the moment.
Dagenais is pressed up against the cage. Bags has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dagenais down to the mat. Dagenais avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Felix Dagenais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bags.
Dagenais throws a head kick that misses.
Dagenais throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Bags has been cut.
Bags takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dagenais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dagenais looks to land a combination but Bags avoids it well.
Bags swats away the attempt to clinch by Dagenais.
Dagenais tries to clinch up but Bags circles away and keeps his distance.
Dagenais throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagenais wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dagenais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagenais looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bags!
Dagenais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bags keeps working.
Bags manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagenais tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bags controls his leg.
Dagenais with the ground and pound but Bags uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dagenais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bags on the ground.
Dagenais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dagenais wants to stand and escape but instead Bags has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagenais utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dagenais is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dagenais looking for a sweep. Not yet Dagenais, not yet.
Dagenais is striking from the bottom but Bags uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Dagenais is trying to stand back up but Bags is controlling him
Dagenais tries to get to full guard but Bags has control of the leg.
Bags missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bags uses his free foot to push down on Dagenais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dagenais.
Dagenais tries to buck Bags off but Bags takes his back!
Dagenais is covering up but some of the strikes from Bags are getting through and doing damage.
Dagenais looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bags has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dagenais has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bags slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bags throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dagenais dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bags's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dagenais wants to clinch.
Dagenais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felix Dagenais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagenais looks for the body kick but Bags saw that one coming.
Dagenais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dagenais wants to clinch up but Bags keeps it at a distance.
Felix Dagenais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagenais moves in looking to clinch but Bags pushes him off.
Dagenais has Bags up against the cage in a clinch.
Bags on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bags drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dagenais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dagenais misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagenais is trying to pull guard but Bags turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dagenais as the two fighters clinch.
Bags blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dagenais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bags smiles and moves away.
Bags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bags swats away the attempt to clinch by Dagenais.
Dagenais closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dagenais tries to pull guard but Bags forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Dagenais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagenais tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bags's elbow.
Dagenais pushes off an throws an elbow but Bags leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dagenais misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dagenais is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bags is defending well for now.
Dagenais is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dagenais missing with knees to the body.
Dagenais scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dagenais has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bags avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bags manages to pull guard.
Bags is looking for a triangle but Dagenais pushes his legs off easily.
Dagenais wants to stand but Bags has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagenais wants to control from the top but Bags keeps moving.
Bags controlling the position.
Dagenais wanted to stand there but Bags had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bags swats away the attempt to clinch by Dagenais.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bags slaps away a takedown attempt from Dagenais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bags throws a shot to the body.
Bags looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dagenais tries to clinch up.
Bags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dagenais is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dagenais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagenais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bags clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dagenais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bags'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. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dagenais.
Dagenais has managed to clinch.
Dagenais is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bags is defending well for now.
Bags blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bags pulls guard.
Felix Dagenais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bags has Dagenais pulled in close to control his posture.
Dagenais trying to control but Bags is working from the bottom.
Bags has his foot on Dagenais's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dagenais works his way back into a safe position though.
Dagenais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dagenais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bags has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagenais has managed to get both his arms back between Bags's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags is controlling Dagenais's posture.
Bags is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bags escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagenais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dagenais trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bags's guard.
Bags seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bags manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bags tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bags misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bags throws some wild stikes that Dagenais manages to avoid easily.
Bags wants to control the pace but Dagenais is squirming around nicely.
Bags thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagenais is trying to stand.
Dagenais defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bags.
Dagenais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bags sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dagenais can't escape the position.
Dagenais avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bags working for a guillotine from mount but Dagenais is in no mood to give up.
Bags throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dagenais because Bags loaded up on that one.
Dagenais tries to hold on but Bags pushes him away.
Dagenais blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Bags there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dagenais tries to buck Bags off but Bags takes his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bags biding his time, controlling Dagenais.
Bags has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Let's hope that Bags has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dagenais has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Dagenais!
Felix Dagenais 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.
The defeated Joe Bags had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Poullart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
235 lbs
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18
232 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Poullart!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Poullart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Poullart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Poullart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poullart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poullart misses with a two punch combination.
Poullart swinging wildly here.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poullart's elbow.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poullart backwards.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Poullart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Poullart tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Poullart controls his hands.
Wallace tries a body shot but Poullart blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullart is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Poullart.
Wallace is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poullart looks winded!
Wallace lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poullart's defenses.
It looks like Mike Poullart has been cut.
Poullart working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Mike Poullart's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Poullart's ribcage. Poullart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Poullart is rocked!
Wallace digs a right hand into Poullart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poullart's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Poullart avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poullart is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace floors Poullart with a big punch on the inside! Poullart is trying to recover but Wallace dives into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
An elbow from Wallace crashes against the mat.
Wallace happy to just control the position for now.
Poullart seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Poullart is defending the strikes.
Wallace tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wallace scoring with punches and elbows.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Poullart is defending the strikes.
Wallace throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wallace tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wallace looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Poullart is avoiding damage well.
Wallace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Poullart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace decides to stand back up.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poullart scores with a body shot.
Poullart thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poullart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Poullart tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Mike Poullart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've been informed that Poullart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike Poullart's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Poullart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Poullart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mike Poullart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poullart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Poullart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poullart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Poullart.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poullart can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Poullart.
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Wallace lands a nice elbow.
Wallace lands a knee to the body.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace has Poullart pushed against the cage.
Poullart prevents a body shot from Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poullart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poullart is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Poullart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall Wallace!
During a confident post fight interview, Randall Wallace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Vodkf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
206 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Pardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergi Vodkf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardy misses with a double jab.
Pardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vodkf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pardy throws a right hand that Vodkf ducks under and follows up with a left that Vodkf also avoids with ease.
Pardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Vodkf throws a body kick that misses.
Vodkf avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Pardy both land. Nice combination.
Vodkf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pardy.
Pardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vodkf avoids the body shot from Pardy.
Vodkf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pardy sprawls well. Pardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vodkf gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergi Vodkf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Pardy's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pardy has Vodkf up against the cage in a clinch.
Pardy lands a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vodkf looking to control.
Vodkf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pardy is one step ahead there.
Pardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vodkf on the ground.
Vodkf looks winded!
Pardy wants to stand but Vodkf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf trying to control the position.
Pardy wants to stand but Vodkf is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pardy drives through and clinches with Vodkf against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pardy is defending well.
Pardy pulls Vodkf into guard.
Pardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vodkf manages to pass to side control.
Vodkf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like Vodkf is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vodkf is keen to just control but Pardy is a slippery customer.
Vodkf stops Pardy from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vodkf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vodkf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Pardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Vodkf circles away.
Vodkf avoids the body shot from Pardy.
Vodkf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pardy defends it nicely.
Pardy tries to clinch there but Vodkf circles away.
Vodkf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pardy throws an elbow but misses.
Pardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Vodkf is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pardy breaks from the clinch.
Pardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vodkf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pardy scores with a hook to the body. Vodkf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pardy lands a nice hook to Vodkf's body. Vodkf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pardy throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Pardy both land. Nice combination.
Pardy scores with a one two! Vodkf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Perry Pardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vodkf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pardy drives through and clinches with Vodkf against the cage.
Pardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardy works Vodkf's body with a nice hook.
Pardy gets a clinch.
Pardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Vodkf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pardy has Vodkf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vodkf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pardy lands a shot to the body.
Pardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vodkf smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Pardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardy instigates a clinch.
Pardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vodkf in his tracks.
Pardy moves into the clinch.
Vodkf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pardy blocking some punches.
Vodkf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pardy manages to break the clinch.
Perry Pardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pardy closes the distance and clinches.
Pardy lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Pardy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vodkf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pardy.
Pardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry Pardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Pardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Pardy fails to pull guard.
Pardy jumps guard but Vodkf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Pardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodkf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pardy connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vodkf backs up against the cage.
Pardy is looking to wear down Vodkf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vodkf can do to turn this around?
Vodkf tries to move into range but Pardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vodkf fails with a takedown attempt.
Pardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Pardy tries for a takedown but Vodkf manages to get underhooks.
Pardy tries to land a knee to the head but Vodkf blocks with his arms.
Pardy decides to pull guard.
Pardy is looking to stand up but Vodkf isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vodkf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pardy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vodkf dives into side control.
Vodkf prevents Pardy from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf wants to stand but Pardy has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardy wants to get back to his feet.
Pardy is not content to let Vodkf control the position.
Vodkf prevents Pardy from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vodkf wants to control but Pardy is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Pardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pardy 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Pardy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ollll Llll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollll Llll had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollll Llll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Llll shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rush is pulling down on Llll's head. It's preventing any offense from Llll, at least for the moment.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Llll is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Llll preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Llll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush misses with a body punch
letting Llll counter with a right hand.
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Llll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Rush moves into the clinch successfully.
Rush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Llll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ollll Llll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Split Rush.
Llll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rush's efforts to push away.
Llll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llll staying out of range there.
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Llll has taken the fight into the clinch.
Llll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Llll is trying to trip Rush. He has hold of a leg but Rush is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Llll persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll is working Rush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Llll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Llll won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Llll postures up in Rush's guard and throws a big left but Rush blocks it.
Llll trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llll postures up in Rush's guard and throws a big left but Rush blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush keeping full guard, as Llll tries to pass.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rush pulls Llll in to control the position.
Rush trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Llll's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Llll is on top in guard.
Rush looks winded!
Llll makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Llll's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Llll trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush looking for a sweep. Not yet Rush, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llll landing some decent shots from guard.
Llll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll throws a big right hand that misses.
Llll is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Llll throws a big elbow that misses.
Llll wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Llll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Llll.
Llll 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Llll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollll Llll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Llll defends well and Rush ends up having to push Llll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush is working for takedown but Llll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Llll keeps control of Rush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Llll gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rush trying to hold on to Llll's head to control him but Llll postures up.
Ground and pound from Llll.
Rush wants to control but Llll is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rush is holding on to half guard well.
Llll wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
Llll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Llll working over Rush with some ground and pound. Rush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Llll is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Llll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llll seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rush is rocked!
Llll 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.
Rush is still in real trouble! Can Llll finish him?
Llll is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rush is hurt! He's hurt bad - Llll fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rush from any more punishment! Congratulations to Llll! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ollll Llll!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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25
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Jones motions for Mcgregor to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mcgregor.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgregor tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcgregor tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Mcgregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgregor continues to drive forward.
Mcgregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Mcgregor sprawls well.
Mcgregor with a hook.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor scores with a nice head shot.
Mcgregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
Mcgregor prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Mcgregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor scores with a punch to the head.
Mcgregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Mcgregor rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcgregor won't allow it.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcgregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mcgregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgregor, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Mcgregor against the cage but Mcgregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgregor moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcgregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgregor tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgregor to the ground. Mcgregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones goes for a double leg but Mcgregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgregor continues to drive forward.
Mcgregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgregor prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Mcgregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcgregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgregor stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgregor rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregor pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgregor but Mcgregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Mcgregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgregor as he avoids it easily.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgregor. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.
Mcgregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcgregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Mcgregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgregor misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgregor forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marcus Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcgregor dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones looks for a takedown but Mcgregor sprawls well.
Jones goes for a double leg but Mcgregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgregor continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgregor clinches up against the cage.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgregor as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgregor smiles and moves away.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mcgregor misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgregor clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgregor lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgregor pinned against the cage. Mcgregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
Mcgregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Mcgregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgregor's waist but Mcgregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Mcgregor works the jab nicely.
Mcgregor scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor clinches.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mcgregor!
Mac Mcgregor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spontaneous Combustion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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19
185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spontaneous Combustion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Walker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Combustion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Combustion wants to clinch.
Combustion tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Combustion tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Combustion is looking to clinch.
Combustion closes the distance looking to clinch
so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Combustion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Combustion manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Combustion's guard.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Combustion is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Combustion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Combustion keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker trying to control but Combustion is working from the bottom.
Walker stops Combustion from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Walker.
Combustion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Combustion throws a head kick that misses.
Combustion gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker trying to control but Combustion is working from the bottom.
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker is trying to control. Combustion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Combustion is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Walker!
After the big win, Don Walker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney BEAST Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Nikolopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Everts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everts has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Nikolopoulos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heinz Everts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everts moves into the clinch successfully.
Everts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolopoulos won't allow it.
Nikolopoulos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nikolopoulos drops back looking for a leg! Everts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Everts manages to kick Nikolopoulos off! Nikolopoulos jumps back into Everts's guard.
Nikolopoulos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nikolopoulos advances to half guard.
Nikolopoulos is looking for a kimura here.
Nikolopoulos works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolopoulos tries for a kimura but Everts is defending well.
Nikolopoulos advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nikolopoulos.
Everts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nikolopoulos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everts tries to lock up and control but Nikolopoulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nikolopoulos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nikolopoulos fails to take his opponent's back.
Nikolopoulos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Everts looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nikolopoulos! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Achilles Nikolopoulos!
Achilles Nikolopoulos is the new heavyweight champion!
Achilles Nikolopoulos decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Heinz Everts was interviewed post fight and said 'Darn!'.
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