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ECFC 10 STRONG VS STREET PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (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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180 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
Lister with a poor takedown
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lister or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodoreau, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister 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.
As Lister backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but Lister manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodoreau but Theodoreau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lister doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lister is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lister shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Lister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lister shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodoreau tries to sprawl out of it but Lister 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodoreau as he jumps to the side.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Theodoreau as Lister shoots in.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Lister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lister shoots and misses
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodoreau pinned against the cage. Theodoreau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister is looking to clinch but Theodoreau is avoiding it.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Lister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Theodoreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Lister shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Lister forces Theodoreau back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister is trying to drag Theodoreau to the mat but Theodoreau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Theodoreau can't break the clinch.
Theodoreau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodoreau's waist but Theodoreau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lister off to one side.
Lister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theodoreau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lister darts in trying to clinch
and Theodoreau counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Lister fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lister fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk Lister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodoreau is fending him off so far but Lister persists. Nope, Theodoreau circles away and we're back to standing.
Lister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodoreau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lister somewhat.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lister looks for a takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well.
Theodoreau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lister tries for a takedown but Theodoreau circles away easily
and Theodoreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Lister doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lister thinking.
Lister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Theodoreau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lister trying to control but Theodoreau is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau wants to get back to his feet but Lister passes into half guard.
Theodoreau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodoreau's waist but Theodoreau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lister off to one side.
Lister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lister with a poor takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dirk Lister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lister looking to score a takedown here. Theodoreau is defending well but Lister drives through and ends up in Theodoreau's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau is looking to stand up but Lister isn't so interested in that idea.
Theodoreau keeping full guard, as Lister tries to pass.
Theodoreau keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Theodoreau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lister is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
That's time! Lister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Theodoreau slaps away a takedown attempt from Lister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lister tries to clinch up.
Lister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theodoreau as he avoids it easily.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lister looks for a takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Lister. 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.
Lister darts in looking for a takedown but Theodoreau gets double underhooks and turns Lister into the cage.
Lister drives through with a takedown into Theodoreau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lister stops Theodoreau from standing up.
Lister cracks Theodoreau with a solid left hand.
Lister trying to move into half guard but instead Theodoreau has managed to sweep!
Theodoreau wants to get up but he can't break Lister's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lister working a defensive guard but Theodoreau manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lister looking for a sweep but Theodoreau has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Theodoreau gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lister throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Lister on that attempt.
Lister has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister wants to clinch
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
Lister misses with a takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a series of strikes. Lister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirk Lister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodoreau sprawls well. Theodoreau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lister gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lister.
Theodoreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau leaves Lister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lister throws a head kick that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a one-two to the body.
Lister shoots and misses
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lister wants to clinch.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Theodoreau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Coburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Coburger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karl Heinz Bauser's chin.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Coburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser throws a head kick but Coburger moves out of range.
Coburger tries for a takedown but Bauser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
As Bauser backs away, Coburger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Coburger with that takedown attempt.
Coburger avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Bauser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Bauser lands but Coburger takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser scores with a head kick. Coburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coburger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bauser, pushing him back against the cage.
Bauser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bauser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coburger has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
Coburger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bauser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coburger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coburger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bauser. That one must have hurt.
Bauser goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Coburger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Coburger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bauser.
Coburger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coburger shoots in but Bauser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Coburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauser throws a right hand that Coburger ducks under and follows up with a left that Coburger also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coburger clinches up with Bauser and pushes him back against the cage.
Coburger prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Coburger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bauser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coburger is breathing heavily.
Bauser prevents the takedown attempt.
Bauser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bauser tries to break free but Coburger pushes him back against the cage.
Coburger tries to score a body lock takedown but Bauser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bauser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bauser scores with a head kick. Coburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coburger lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauser off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Coburger.
Bauser connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coburger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bauser is looking for the big counter here.
Coburger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bauser explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bauser lands with a kick to the temple. Coburger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bauser throws a head kick that half lands.
Bauser lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Bauser misses.
Coburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bauser as he avoids it easily.
Bauser steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coburger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bauser - the referee stops the clock and Coburger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bauser. Coburger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser throws a head kick that Coburger semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coburger shoots and misses
and Bauser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Coburger moves out of range easily.
Coburger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauser circles away.
Coburger avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Coburger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bauser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Coburger moves out of range of the body kick from Bauser.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coburger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coburger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bauser avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bauser.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bauser is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Nice body kick there by Bauser.
Coburger misses the jab.
Coburger gets a double leg takedown into Bauser's guard.
Coburger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coburger scoring with some ground and pound.
Bauser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coburger controlling from the top position.
Coburger stands and steps away. Bauser gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coburger's calf.
Coburger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coburger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bauser swings for the body but Coburger moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauser lands a high kick!
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coburger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coburger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBauser.
Coburger tries to clinch up but Bauser circles away and keeps his distance.
Coburger avoids the head kick by Bauser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coburger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bauser tries to avoid it but Coburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bauser to the ground. Bauser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Coburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser lands with a slapping head kick.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coburger avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Bauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bauser wants it to stay on the feet.
Bauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coburger.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Bauser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bauser lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bauser throws a head kick that half lands.
Bauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coburger.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Coburger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coburger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bauser swivels and escapes.
Coburger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coburger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bauser.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coburger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bauser swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Bauser's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coburger tries a low kick but Bauser avoids it.
Bauser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coburger.
Bauser lands with a nice body kick.
Bauser scores with a head kick.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Coburger moves out of range easily.
Coburger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coburger is defended easily by Bauser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bauser tries to avoid it but Coburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bauser to the ground. Bauser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Coburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser gets tackled into the cage by Coburger. Coburger maintains the clinch.
Bauser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coburger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bauser.
Bauser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coburger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bauser lands but Coburger takes it in his stride.
Coburger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bauser lands a head kick!
Bauser throws a shot to the body.
Coburger with a poor takedown
and Bauser counters with a head kick. That will keep Coburger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauser lands with a kick to the temple. Coburger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bauser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coburger.
Coburger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bauser scores with a head kick. Coburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karl Heinz Bauser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coburger fails with the takedown
and Bauser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coburger.
Coburger throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas Coburger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coburger blocks a head kick by Bauser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coburger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bauser gets back to full guard.
Coburger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bauser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coburger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Heinz Bauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bauser 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Bauser!
Karl Heinz Bauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Mario Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evander Kane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Palmer, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Palmer against the cage but Palmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch there but Palmer circles away.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer clinches up against the cage.
Palmer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
It looks like Evander Kane has been cut.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Palmer prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Palmer obliges.
A knee to the head by Palmer.
Kane is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
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!
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mario Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Kane.
Kane looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Evander Kane's cut even more.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Palmer has the dominant position.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Evander Kane's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Evander Kane's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Palmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evander Kane's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Palmer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Moraes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moraes swivels and escapes.
Moraes misses with the combination.
Caine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Moraes. No joy for Caine on that attempt.
Moraes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moraes.
Caine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moraes as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Moraes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moraes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moraes throws a series of punches but Caine avoids them all with ease.
Caine shoots and misses
and Moraes counters with a nice body shot.
Caine avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moraes's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moraes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moraes wants to stand up but Caine is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moraes is keeping the position for now.
Moraes keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caine working some strikes from top position.
Caine landing some decent shots from guard.
Caine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine with a nice head shot there.
Caine wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
Caine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Caine throws a big right hand that misses.
Caine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caine throws a right hand that Moraes ducks under and follows up with a left that Moraes also avoids with ease.
Moraes misses with a combination
and Caine counters with a three punch combo that has Moraes backing up. Moraes nods at Caine to acknowledge the strikes.
Caine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caine wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes keeping full guard, as Caine tries to pass.
Caine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moraes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Caine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moraes is looking to stand up but Caine isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moraes is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Caine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moraes scores with a sloppy right hand. Caine should have avoided that one.
Moraes throws a one two combo.
Caine shoots in but no luck this time.
Jason Caine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moraes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caine circles away quickly and effectively.
Moraes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but Moraes shows good takedown defense.
Moraes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moraes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricardo Moraes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
Good shot there by Moraes.
Caine avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caine circles away quickly and effectively.
Caine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moraes pinned against the cage. Moraes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moraes misses with a wild combination.
Moraes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moraes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caine closes the distance and pushes Moraes back into the cage.
Caine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moraes prevents it.
Caine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moraes walks away with a smile on his face. Caine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Moraes.
Caine lands with a shot to the body.
Moraes misses with a double jab.
Moraes stuffs the takedown.
Caine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moraes quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes tries to kick Caine off in order to stand up. Caine Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moraes keeps working.
Caine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jason Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caine looks up at the clock and then as Moraes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Caine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moraes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moraes parries the strikes from Caine easily there. Caine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moraes to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Caine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Caine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Caine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Caine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caine tries for a kimura but Moraes is defending well.
Moraes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Moraes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Caine fails to land the takedown.
Caine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moraes's guard.
Caine wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
Moraes wants to get back to his feet but Caine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Caine wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moraes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine.
Moraes looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caine is defended easily by Moraes.
Caine moves in looking to clinch but Moraes pushes him off.
Caine closes the distance and clinches up with Moraes, looking for a takedown. Caine pushes Moraes against the cage but Moraes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Moraes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moraes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine.
Moraes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moraes's waist but Moraes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caine off to one side.
Moraes misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo Moraes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moraes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caine misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Caine does no damage.
Moraes throws a right and a left that Caine avoids nicely.
It appears Caine was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
Moraes stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Moraes as Caine shoots in.
Moraes unleashes a big counter combination but Caine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moraes throws a right and a left that Caine avoids nicely.
Moraes misses with a few strikes there.
Moraes slaps away a takedown attempt from Caine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine shoots in for a double leg but Moraes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caine goes for a double leg but Moraes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moraes continues to drive forward.
Moraes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caine back to the cage. Moraes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moraes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caine backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine slips a jab and a cross from Moraes.
Caine misses with the combination.
Moraes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Moraes as Caine shoots in.
Caine closes the distance and clinches.
Caine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Moraes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moraes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Moraes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Astico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Astico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Stout!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astico tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily
and Stout counters with a nice uppercut.
Astico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stout. Stout obviously looking to wear him down.
Stout lands a lovely overhand right.
Stout scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stout throws a body shot but no joy.
Stout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astico throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Stout.
It looks like Carlos Astico has been cut.
Astico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Stout throws a body punch but Astico moves out of range.
Astico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stout scores with a nice right hand.
Stout thuds a left hand into Astico's body.
Carlos Astico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astico is breathing heavily.
Astico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stout 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.
Stout comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stout feints and then cracks Astico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Astico down.
Astico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stout scores with a punch to the head.
Astico is rocked!
Stout cracks the inside of Astico's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout lands with a right that hurts Astico. Astico looks to clinch but Stout throws a short knee that drops Astico. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mike Stout!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Someday by Flipsyde as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Intelligent |
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Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald 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.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson looks winded!
McDonald connects with a knee to the head.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDonald drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Jonah Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McDonald Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jackson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ronald McDonald!
Jonah Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Live by the sword Die by the sword. I am heartbroken. Back To Training. I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
209 lbs
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27
206 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Santos takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Jones!
After winning the bout, Jason Jones 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Travis Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappie Ragnard (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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23
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Determined |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappie Ragnard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnard misses the target.
Keller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnard.
Keller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnard.
Keller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ragnard manages to circle out of the way.
Ragnard misses with a body shot.
Ragnard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keller to the mat! Keller manages to get full guard.
Ragnard wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Ragnard throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard passes into half guard.
Ragnard is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnard prevents Keller from standing back up.
Keller's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ragnard is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it.
Ragnard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ragnard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnard throws a big shot that misses.
Keller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnard.
Ragnard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keller's guard.
Ragnard looking to pass the guard.
Ragnard wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller keeping full guard, as Ragnard tries to pass.
Ragnard postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Ragnard throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ragnard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keller's guard.
Ragnard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ragnard.
Ragnard is working for a kimura but Keller is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnard tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Keller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keller tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller pushes Ragnard off looking to stand but Ragnard dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnard.
Ragnard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keller tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnard breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ragnard throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnard looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ragnard trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard drops back looking for a leg! Keller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keller manages to kick Ragnard off! Ragnard jumps back into Keller's guard.
Ragnard trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Ragnard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keller is looking to stand up but Ragnard isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnard advances to half guard.
Ragnard wants to take a breather but Keller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keller sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ragnard throwing strikes here but Keller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ragnard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappie Ragnard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ragnard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ragnard feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, Ragnard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ragnard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keller wants to stand up but Ragnard is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Ragnard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ragnard trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnard misses the shot to the body.
Ragnard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ragnard is trying to control. Keller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cappie Ragnard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ragnard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keller won't allow Ragnard to pass to mount.
Ragnard passes to full mount!
Ragnard wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to stand up.
Ragnard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Travis Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keller blocking the ground and pound.
Keller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ragnard wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cappie Ragnard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnard 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cappie Ragnard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McHail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fez Pez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny McHail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fez Pez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHail lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McHail lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pez is rocked!
It looks like Fez Pez has been cut.
Johnny McHail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHail lands a brutal uppercut that launches Pez off his feet! Pez tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny McHail!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Longstreet. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longstreet.
Armstrong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longstreet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Longstreet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Jay Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longstreet.
Longstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longstreet cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Longstreet moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong 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.
Longstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Longstreet's front leg.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Longstreet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longstreet lands a right hook to the body.
Longstreet scores with a jab.
Longstreet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armstrongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Armstrong is rocked!
Longstreet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longstreet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Longstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longstreet! But no joy.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longstreet.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstreet throws an overhand right that drops Armstrong like a sack of potatoes! Longstreet dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Longstreet!
Christopher Longstreet is the new lightweight champion!
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