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ECFC 9 REIGNS VS BONDURANT PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Plaskota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Kruger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plaskota.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Plaskota saw that one coming.
Plaskota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Plaskota misses with a wild body shot.
Plaskota shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruger defends it nicely.
Plaskota closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Plaskota pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruger misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Plaskota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Plaskota's ribs.
Plaskota ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Plaskota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Plaskota ducks down to avoid it.
Plaskota is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruger.
Plaskota misses with a takedown attempt - Kruger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Plaskota tries to counter with a takedown but Kruger is quick to defend against it.
Plaskota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
Kruger lands a body shot.
Kruger looks to throw the jab but Plaskota is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Plaskota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaskota looks for a takedown but Kruger sprawls well.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Plaskota shakes it off.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plaskota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Plaskota ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruger misses with a hook. Plaskota ducked under it nicely.
Plaskota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Plaskota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Kruger.
Plaskota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Plaskota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plaskota shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruger defends it nicely.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Kruger scores with a punch to the head.
Plaskota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Kruger throws a body punch but Plaskota moves out of range.
Freddy Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plaskota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Kruger finds it's way through Plaskota's defenses.
A punch combination from Kruger misses.
Plaskota darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Plaskota into the cage.
Freddy Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plaskota takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plaskota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plaskota.
Plaskota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plaskota somewhat.
Kruger misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Plaskota moved out of range.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plaskota moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Plaskota shoots in but Kruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Kruger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Plaskota's shoulder, as Plaskota tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Plaskota might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kruger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plaskota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Plaskota slips the punch.
Plaskota bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruger has one of Plaskota's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kruger tries to bench press Plaskota off him but Plaskota keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruger wants to control but Plaskota postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger tries to bench press Plaskota off him but Plaskota keeps the position.
Kruger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kruger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Plaskota jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kruger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Plaskota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plaskota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Plaskota tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plaskota has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota tries for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Plaskota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plaskota trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plaskota in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kruger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Plaskota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Plaskota!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koko Pinea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koko Pinea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinea takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Baxter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinea.
Baxter scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxter's elbow.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea tightens his grip and picks Baxter up, before dumping him to the ground. Baxter manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinea works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Baxter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter trying to keep a closed guard but Pinea is proving a slippery customer.
Pinea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baxter 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.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinea instigates a clinch.
Pinea lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Pinea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinea gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea moves into full mount! Baxter won't be happy about that!
Pinea raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Pinea connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baxter is rocked!
Pinea looking to finish Baxter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baxter!
Oh Baxter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinea putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pinea is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Baxter goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Pinea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koko Pinea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Titus Theodoreau was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodoreau sprawls well. Theodoreau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodoreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Theodoreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theodoreau continues to drive forward.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodoreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Oliveira misses.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Theodoreau avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Theodoreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theodoreau was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodoreau as he jumps to the side.
Theodoreau stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Theodoreau is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Theodoreau's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodoreau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodoreau, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodoreau but Theodoreau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Theodoreau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodoreau pinned against the cage. Theodoreau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Theodoreau sprawls well.
Theodoreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoreau slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Theodoreau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oliveira is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Roy Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Theodoreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theodoreau continues to drive forward.
Roy Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Theodoreau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodoreau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira shoots and misses
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theodoreau defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Theodoreau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
As Oliveira backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodoreau but Theodoreau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Titus Theodoreau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodoreau tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodoreau to the ground. Theodoreau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodoreau tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodoreau to the ground. Theodoreau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Theodoreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodoreau, which made it look bad.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Theodoreau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Oliveira backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theodoreau leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodoreau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodoreau tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theodoreau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Titus Theodoreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Theodoreau moves out of range of the strikes.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Theodoreau 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.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Theodoreau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theodoreau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Theodoreau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Granville Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
255 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Granville Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fortier on the side of the head.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fortier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson drops Fortier with a beautiful combination! Fortier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Fortier is rocked!
It looks like Granville Fortier has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Fortier is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
BOOM! Thompson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fortier. Fortier tries to recover but Thompson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fortier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Leclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a hook but Leclair blocks it.
Ortiz misses with a double jab
and Leclair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leclair works the jab nicely.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
Leclair lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leclair has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Leclair keeps him there for the moment.
Leclair tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Leclair keeps him there for the moment.
Leclair misses with a body punch.
Leclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Leclair has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
A quick step to the side and Leclair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leclair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Leclair with a series of wild strikes but Leclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jerome Leclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leclair cracks Ortiz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leclair has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortiz to stand back up!
Ortiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leclair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leclair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Leclair.
Leclair dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Leclair throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
OH! Ortiz has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Leclair smells blood and charges in for the finish! Leclair unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ortiz sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Leclair!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsay misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindsay, as that shot connected.
Pete Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pettis.
Pettis lands a leg kick that knocks Lindsay off balance momentarily.
Lindsay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Lindsay.
Jab, jab by Lindsay - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay misses with a straight left.
Lindsay with a jab.
Lindsay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pettis's head.
Pettis thows a leg kick but Lindsay checks it
and Lindsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis tries to land a body kick
and Lindsay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Lindsay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pettis throws a head kick that misses
and Lindsay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch but Lindsay keeps him there for the moment.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lindsay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
Lindsay misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay trying to land knees to the body.
Lindsay prevents Pettis from breaking the clinch.
Pettis breaks from the clinch.
Lindsay has Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindsay stalling against the cage.
Lindsay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pettis wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindsay won't allow it.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lindsay lands a left hand.
Lindsay gets through Pettis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindsay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindsay just leaning against Pettis, taking a breather.
Pettis tries to circle away but Lindsay has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Lindsay missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay lands a shoulder strike.
Pettis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindsay has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindsay tries a knee to the head but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Lindsay has the dominant position.
Pettis tries to circle away but Lindsay has him pinned against the cage.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Pettis wants to break free but Lindsay has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindsay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindsay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindsay shoots in and bounces Pettis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Lindsay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindsay blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lindsay will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pettis.
Pettis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. Lindsay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindsay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettis lands with a kick to the temple. Lindsay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis throws a leg kick that misses.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Lindsay.
Pete Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Lindsay moves out of range.
Pettis scores with a spinning back kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Lindsay blocks the leg kick.
Lindsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindsay tried to score with a low kick but Pettis checks it.
Lindsay checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Lindsay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindsay tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Lindsay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lindsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindsay moves out of range easily.
Lindsay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Lindsay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Lindsay.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindsay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Lindsay.
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!
Pettis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay throws a head kick that misses.
Lindsay 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.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Lindsay looks to land a body kick but Pettis moved away.
Lindsay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis throws a nice head kick!
Pettis throws a nice head kick!
Lindsay misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lindsay's knee momentarily.
Lindsay blocks a head kick by Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Lindsay moves out of range.
Lindsay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lindsay showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lindsay lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindsay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Lindsay eventually gives up the hold.
Lindsay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Lindsay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Pettis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindsay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Lindsay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettis. Pettis obviously looking to wear him down.
Pettis thows a body kick. Lindsay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pettis lands a front kick.
Pettis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindsay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindsay blocks a head kick by Pettis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pettis misses with a leg kick
and Lindsay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Pettis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pete Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay loads up on a big right hand but Pettis slips the punch.
Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindsay.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindsay moves out of range easily.
Pettis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindsay avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Lindsay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindsay scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindsay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pettis.
Pettis throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindsay misses the jab.
Pettis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pettis throws a head kick but Lindsay moves out of range.
Pettis throws a wild body kick that Lindsay sees coming a mile off.
Lindsay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis throws a head kick but Lindsay moves out of range.
Lindsay thinks about the counter body kick.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Lindsay.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindsay.
Lindsay misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Lindsay wants to clinch.
Pettis attempts a counter takedown but Lindsay avoids it well and moves away.
Lindsay blocks the body kick.
Lindsay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lindsay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Pettis misses
and Lindsay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lindsay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindsay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindsay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lindsay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lindsay scoring with some ground and pound.
Lindsay trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pettis dives on top into guard.
Lindsay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
Lionel Lindsay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindsay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lindsay 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.
Lindsay forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindsay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lionel Lindsay.
I think Lindsay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Lindsay!
Lionel Lindsay gave a mention to REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Cobella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mcgregor (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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22
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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28
209 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace Cobella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobella lands a jab-cross combination.
Cobella scores with the left hand. Mcgregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgregor staying out of range there.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
Cobella jumps into guard, dragging Mcgregor to the mat.
Mcgregor postures up.
Cobella is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cobella manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobella throws a nice looking combination but Mcgregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobella lands a nice shot that snaps Mcgregor's head back.
Mcgregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobella fails with a takedown attempt.
Cobella listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.
Cobella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgregor fails to land.
Cobella lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Cobella.
A hook to the body from Cobella.
Cobella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ace Cobella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cobella.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Cobella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobella.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cobella.
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Cobella is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Cobella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobella manages to break the clinch.
Cobella connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobella rushes Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobella throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgregors head.
Mcgregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobella has him pressed against the cage.
Cobella is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobella ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cobella no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgregor stands up and waves to Cobella to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella scores with a nice right hand.
Cobella darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets double underhooks and turns Cobella into the cage.
Mcgregor misses with the combination.
Cobella swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobella buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobella digs a good hook to Mcgregor's body.
Mac Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor drives through and clinches with Cobella against the cage.
Mcgregor working aggressively here.
Cobella makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Cobella's takedown attempt.
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Mcgregor is pressed up against the cage. Cobella has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgregor down to the mat. Mcgregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cobella wants to clinch up but Mcgregor keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor forces Cobella back against the cage and clinches.
Mcgregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Cobella fails to land.
Cobella has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgregor tries to break free but Cobella pushes him back against the cage.
Cobella is working Mcgregor over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobella is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor has him pressed against the cage.
Cobella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobella looks to land a left hand but Mcgregor moved out of range nicely.
Cobella misses with a double jab.
Cobella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobella pushes Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Cobella dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Mcgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
Cobella wants a takedown.
Mcgregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobella tries a body shot but Mcgregor blocks it.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobella lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobella has Mcgregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcgregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Cobella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobella tries a body shot but Mcgregor blocks it.
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Cobella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella tries to throw a body punch but Mcgregor avoids it by throwing Cobella back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cobella.
Cobella has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgregor.
Cobella is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Cobella wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobella can't get the takedown.
Cobella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Cobella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgregor fails to land.
Cobella lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgregor tries to break the clinch but Cobella is controlling the position.
Cobella has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgregor.
Cobella tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobella tries to pull guard but Mcgregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobella.
Cobella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgregor blocks a body shot from Cobella.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobella.
Mcgregor blocks an uppercut.
Cobella tries to work over Mcgregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobella wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgregor prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgregor blocks a body shot from Cobella.
Mcgregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobella.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cobella.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Cobella is controlling him.
Cobella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobella tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobella tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cobella.
Cobella swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobella wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobella misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mac Mcgregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobella tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobella lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Mcgregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cobella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgregor is fending him off so far but Cobella persists. Nope, Mcgregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgregor.
Cobella tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgregor! But no joy.
A combination from Cobella does no damage.
Cobella misses with a hook.
Cobella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgregor manages to avoid it.
Cobella throws a body punch but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Cobella moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Cobella.
Cobella has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Cobella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor forces Cobella back against the cage and clinches.
Cobella struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgregor controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella scores with a shot to the side of Mcgregor's head.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor pushes Cobella up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgregor to keep the fight standing.
Cobella has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
Cobella misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobella is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cobella manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobella.
Cobella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Cobella misses with a wild combination.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobella lands with a cross.
Cobella throws a right hand that Mcgregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgregor also avoids with ease.
Cobella misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobella looks to land a combination but Mcgregor avoids it well.
Cobella gets tackled into the cage by Mcgregor. Mcgregor maintains the clinch.
Cobella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgregor to keep the fight standing.
Mcgregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobella lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobella.
Mcgregor lands with a left to the head.
Mcgregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobella throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mac Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Cobella misses.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Cobella keeps control of Mcgregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgregor throws a head punch that misses.
Cobella manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cobella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Cobella lands.
Cobella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobella loads up on a big right hand but Mcgregor slips the punch.
Cobella gets tackled into the cage by Mcgregor. Mcgregor maintains the clinch.
Cobella misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobella blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cobella.
Mcgregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobella looking for a takedown.
Mcgregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobella is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cobella.
Still in the clinch, Cobella scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Mcgregor.
I think Mcgregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Micheal Jackson beat it. Vasilev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jay Pierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev thuds his right hand into Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilev lands a nice hook to Pierre's body. Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pierre shoots in and drives through. Vasilev sprawls well.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Vasilev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Vasilev.
Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilev lands a head shot.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev connects with a body shot that sends Pierre's belly button to the back.
Jab by Vasilev.
Vasilev throws out a powerful jab.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Vasilev.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Pierre's ribs.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasilev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vasilev lands a slapping body shot.
Vasilev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
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!
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasilev scores with a counter punch that sends Pierre to the canvas! Vasilev smells blood - he's punishing Pierre with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pierre has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Adrik Vasilev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jay Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'GOD BLESS!!! MY PERFORMANCE WILL BE BETTER NEXT TIME'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Bondurant has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronald Reigns's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Reigns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns throws a body punch but Bondurant moves out of range.
Reigns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bondurant slips under a jab from Reigns.
Bondurant is looking for the big counter here.
Bondurant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reigns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bondurant dodges the punch combination from Reigns.
A big right from Bondurant misses.
Bondurant misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Bondurant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant slips under a jab from Reigns.
Bondurant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reigns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bondurant circles away quickly and effectively.
Reigns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bondurant misses with a straight left.
Reigns misses with a double jab
and Bondurant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bondurant misses with a straight left.
Bondurant lands a jab to Reigns's midsection.
Bondurant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bondurant scrambles back to his feet.
Bondurant scores with a punch to the head.
Reigns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bondurant eats them both and turns towards Reigns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reigns misses with a series of wild punches.
Bondurant cracks Reigns with a good jab.
Bondurant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reigns duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a combination that misses
and Bondurant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bondurant lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Bondurant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bondurant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bondurant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns swinging wildly here.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronald Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bondurant misses with a straight right.
Reigns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bondurant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reigns slips a jab from Bondurant.
Bondurant lands a jab to the head.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bondurant throws a big shot that misses.
Bondurant throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bondurant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reigns's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondurant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bondurant controls the pace.
Bondurant 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.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully.
Reigns is looking to stand back up but Bondurant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reigns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bondurant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reigns!
Bondurant controlling the position easily from mount.
Reigns squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bondurant looking for a guillotine from mount but Reigns is having none of it.
Bondurant has control of Reigns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reigns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bondurant controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bondurant.
Reigns throws a right hand that Bondurant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bondurant also avoids with ease.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bondurant misses with a right hand
and Reigns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Bondurant misses.
Bondurant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns misses with a hook to the body
and Bondurant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bondurant swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
A jab from Bondurant misses.
Reigns throws a big counter combination but Bondurant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bondurant manages to avoid it.
Reigns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bondurant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bondurant lands a jab to the head.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Bondurant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bondurant duly obliges.
Reigns is rocked!
Ronald Reigns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondurant misses with a two punch combination.
Bondurant throws a series of punches but Reigns avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Reigns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reigns misses with a double jab
and Bondurant counters with a crisp right that sends Reigns to the canvas! Bondurant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Bondurant!
Forrest Bondurant is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Forrest Bondurant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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