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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slab Rankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutzack Jnr comes to the ring accompanied by Scream and Shoot the metal version. Harry Nutzack Jnr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slab Rankle!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzack Jnr jabs Rankle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harry Nutzack Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Nutzack Jnr or perhaps it was just good defense by Rankle which made him look bad.
Rankle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Nutzack Jnr as Rankle shoots in.
Nutzack Jnr lands with a right and another and another! Rankle is in big trouble! Nutzack Jnr lands again and this time it's lights out for Rankle! A quality knockout there for Nutzack Jnr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Nutzack Jnr!
A victorious Harry Nutzack Jnr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Pathos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Bags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Pathos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pathos! Bags is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Pathos!
Ian Pathos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Don Bags was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be coming back better and stronger... I will want a re match!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese comes to the ring accompanied by Rush - YYZ. Victor Reese has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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271 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese has a takedown stuffed.
Reese throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reese throws a head kick that misses.
Reese shoots in for a double leg but Hard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hard misses with the combination.
Hard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reese. Reese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reese circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard lands with a shot to the body.
Hard lands a left and a right that send Reese crashing to the mat, dazed. Hard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Victor Reese has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Hard feints with a jab and clips Reese right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Reese is sent crashing into the canvas and Hard leaps in for the kill! Reese tries to get to his feet but Hard is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Reese is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iheb Aribiiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slippery In Net (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iheb Aribiiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slippery In Net!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aribiiii is looking to clinch.
In Net throws a head kick but Aribiiii moves out of range.
In Net clinches.
Aribiiii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
In Net is looking for a takedown.
In Net has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aribiiii slows down the pace here.
Aribiiii tries to land knees in the clinch but In Net avoids the damage to the body.
In Net pulls guard effortlessly.
In Net is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In Net keeping moving, preventing Aribiiii from controlling successfully.
In Net had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aribiiii defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Net throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In Net tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In Net not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
In Net pulls Aribiiii in to control the position.
In Net keeping moving, preventing Aribiiii from controlling successfully.
In Net keeping full guard, as Aribiiii tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aribiiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
In Net looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from In Net. No joy for Aribiiii on that attempt.
Aribiiii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but In Net swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iheb Aribiiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aribiiii misses with a takedown attempt - In Net sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
In Net gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aribiiii is looking to take this one to the mat.
In Net jumps into guard, dragging Aribiiii to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aribiiii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of In Net is proving hard to escape from.
Aribiiii preventing the sweep.
In Net had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aribiiii defends it easily.
Aribiiii preventing the sweep.
Aribiiii trying to control the position from guard on top but In Net is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In Net is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In Net is pulling down on Aribiiii's head. It's preventing any offense from Aribiiii, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - In Net looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
In Net changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aribiiii tries to avoid it but In Net manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aribiiii to the ground. Aribiiii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aribiiii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aribiiii shoots in for a takedown but In Net shows good takedown defense.
In Net scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slippery In Net dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
In Net tries to land knees in the clinch but Aribiiii avoids the damage to the body.
In Net drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
In Net jumps into guard, dragging Aribiiii to the mat.
In Net pulls Aribiiii in close to prevent any damage.
Aribiiii trying to control but In Net is working from the bottom.
In Net looking for a sweep. Not yet In Net, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aribiiii pushing down on In Net's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In Net makes his way to full guard. A much better position for In Net.
In Net bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aribiiii's guard.
Aribiiii wants to sweep here but In Net controlling him for the moment.
In Net with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aribiiii is working an open guard so In Net takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aribiiii connects with a high kick.
Aribiiii shoots for a double leg takedown but In Net sprawls well. He's pushed Aribiiii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
In Net fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aribiiii dives in and grabs In Net's left leg, looking for a takedown. In Net pushes down on Aribiiii's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
In Net takes the fight into the clinch.
In Net gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aribiiii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iheb Aribiiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Aribiiii is trying to break the clinch but In Net has him pressed against the ropes.
Aribiiii wants to break free but In Net has control.
Aribiiii is trying to break the clinch but In Net has him pressed against the ropes.
In Net pulls guard.
In Net manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Net has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aribiiii is trying to keep an underhook but In Net manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In Net wants to take a breather but Aribiiii is having none of it.
Aribiiii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from In Net.
In Net escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aribiiii throws a head kick but In Net moves out of range.
In Net forces Aribiiii back against the ropes and clinches.
In Net jumps guard.
In Net has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aribiiii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
In Net gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
In Net is trying to force a seperation but Aribiiii has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Net jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aribiiii walks away with a smile on his face. In Net gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
In Net shoots in looking for a takedown. Aribiiii tries to sprawl out of it but In Net keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Aribiiii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
In Net tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aribiiii defends well and In Net ends up having to push Aribiiii into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aribiiii fails to pull guard.
Aribiiii wants to get back to striking at distance but In Net won't allow it.
In Net lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aribiiii backwards.
In Net jumps into guard, dragging Aribiiii to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aribiiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aribiiii is looking to stand up but In Net won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slippery In Net showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aribiiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from In Net. No joy for Aribiiii on that attempt.
In Net throws a head kick that misses.
Aribiiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but In Net paws at him with a jab and circles away.
In Net throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
In Net forces Aribiiii back against the ropes and clinches.
In Net has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aribiiii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aribiiii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aribiiii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aribiiii avoids a wild elbow strike from In Net.
In Net tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Net is pressed up against the ropes. Aribiiii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag In Net down to the mat. In Net avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iheb Aribiiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aribiiii is looking to clinch.
In Net tries to clinch but Aribiiii is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Aribiiii as In Net shoots in.
No luck for In Net with that takedown attempt.
In Net takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aribiiii dives in and grabs In Net's left leg, looking for a takedown. In Net pushes down on Aribiiii's head and hops out.
Aribiiii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows In Net to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aribiiii trying to keep a closed guard but In Net is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Net won't allow Aribiiii to sweep him here.
In Net throws a big right hand that misses.
Aribiiii tries to strike from the bottom.
In Net forces his way into half guard.
Slippery In Net has got the better of the ground game so far.
In Net lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
In Net wants to pass to mount but Aribiiii is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aribiiii is looking to improve his position.
In Net is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aribiiii sees it coming and defends easily.
In Net is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Slippery In Net was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aribiiii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with In Net but In Net pushes him off and we're back to square one.
In Net fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aribiiii avoids it really well and circles away.
Aribiiii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iheb Aribiiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slippery In Net is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
In Net scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Slippery In Net comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well In Net 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slippery In Net!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Who - Baba O'Riley. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David connects with a solid leg kick.
Tate closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. David quickly recovers to half guard.
David gets back to full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tate works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David has his foot on Tate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tate works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tate throws a big elbow that misses.
David pulls Tate in close to his closed guard and prevents Tate from doing any damage or advancing position.
David 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate preventing the sweep.
David wants to control but Tate passes easily into half guard.
Tate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
David is trying to get back to full guard.
David is trying to control but can't.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
David wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.
Tate winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David wants to get back to his feet.
Tate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate thows a huge punch but David dodges it nicely.
David wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
David looking to control.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
Tate drops back looking for a leg! David is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and David manages to kick Tate off! Tate jumps back into David's guard.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
Tate throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David preventing the sweep.
Tate has his foot on David's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. David works his way back into a safe position though.
David wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David throws a big right hand that misses.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Tate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for David.
David misses with a body shot.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tate's sensitive parts.
David lands a nice looking body shot.
David misses with a head kick.
Tate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Tate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
David cracks Tate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
David lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Craig David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tate on the side of the head.
Tate goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as David continues to drive forward.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tate.
Tate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but David pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate jumps guard but David stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
David with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
David crunches a lovely knee into Tate's ribcage.
Tate being controlled against the ropes.
David is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
David prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from David.
David tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
David gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David lands a good knee to the midsection. Tate won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for David to work.
David lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David working Tate over with knees to the body.
David putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple.
Tate can't get the takedown.
David lands with a short punch from the clinch.
David is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by David.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David with a knee to the head.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
David lands a nice elbow.
David scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David lands a body shot in the clinch.
David lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from David.
David lands with a short shot to the head.
David effectively controlling the action here.
Tate is looking for a takedown.
Craig David has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as David takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from David.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns David into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. David obliges.
Come on David - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tate steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from David. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for David.
David looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
David lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from David.
David is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
Tate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
David lands with a thumping leg kick.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bobby Tate has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate takes a jab right on the kisser.
David throws a head kick that Tate semi-blocks.
Tate is rocked!
David stuns Tate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
David moves into the clinch successfully.
David is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from David as the two fighters clinch.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
David pushes Tate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
David lands a nice elbow.
David is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
David lands an elbow inside.
David is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David lands a knee to the head.
David landing some nice looking knees to the body.
David lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from David.
David lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. David obliges.
David stalling the fight.
David landing knees to the head.
David is pressed up against the ropes. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag David down to the mat. David avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David lands a big head kick that sends Tate to the canvas! David follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickeal Growling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickeal Growling!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growling throws a shot to the body.
Growling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Growling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Woodley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woodley throws a head kick that misses.
Growling throws a series of punches but Woodley avoids them all with ease.
Woodley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Growling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Growling clinches with his opponent.
Growling lands with a right to the head.
Woodley has Growling pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Growling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Woodley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woodley tries a knee to the head but Growling blocks it.
Woodley wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Growling lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Growling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Growling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodley backwards.
A short uppercut from Growling.
Woodley is rocked!
Growling has a couple of punches blocked by Woodley.
Growling lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Growling fails to land.
Growling lands with a light punch inside.
Woodley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodley.
Growling drops Woodley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Woodley is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Woodley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woodley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodley blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Growling.
Growling has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Growling has a couple of punches blocked by Woodley.
Growling lands with a short shot to the head.
Growling misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Growling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley blocking some punches.
Woodley seems to have got his legs back now.
Woodley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Woodley struggles to land a body shot inside as Growling controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Growling.
Still in the clinch, Growling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Growling lands a big right hand that drops Woodley! The killer instinct kicks in and Growling finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Growling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickeal Growling!
Mickeal Growling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Landeskog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Landeskog has passed into half guard!
Landeskog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Landeskog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Landeskog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Landeskog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Landeskog is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Landeskog postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers is trying to keep Landeskog in close.
Landeskog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Landeskog should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rogers has tightened it up now! Landeskog 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 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Rogers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Break Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the ring accompanied by Ungrateful. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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136 lbs
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32
145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Break Arm!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Arm moved out of range nicely.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Arm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arm.
Arm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyler's guard.
Arm 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.
Arm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but Arm is having none of it.
Arm stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arm has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tyler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arm yanks on the arm and Tyler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Break Arm!
Jake Tyler was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost this fight, but I am still very happy I had the chance to step into the cage and fight. Thank you everyone I had a great time. I will train smarter and be back. I am 100% sure I will win the next fight.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Sure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny Storm has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, All Sure!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sure tries for a takedown but Storm circles away easily
and Storm counters by clinching up.
Sure looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sure is trying to defend but Storm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sure does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm wants to pass to mount but Sure is defending the position.
Sure felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Sure defends it.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sure keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Storm is keen to just control but Sure is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Storm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sure tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Storm gets a clinch.
Storm just leaning against Sure, taking a breather.
Storm lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm stands and throws Sure's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Storm lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Sure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Storm trying to control the action but Sure is working from the bottom.
Storm tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Sure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sure is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the action but Sure is working from the bottom.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Storm happy to just control the position for now.
Storm cracks Sure with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Storm works to advance to full mount. Sure defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Storm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Storm lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sure keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Sure is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sure takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Storm raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sure can do anything to dispel that myth.
Storm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Storm unloading with bombs!
Sure is rocked!
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
Sure is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm looking to control but Sure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Sure is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sure's jaw. Sure's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Storm does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Storm!
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