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ECFC FN 19 KRAKEN VS TARZAN 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fugees - Ready or not. Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Some Bodies Gonna Get It. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Brooks !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks fails with the takedown.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Brooks shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks shoots and misses
and White counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Brooks !
Brooks is rocked!
Chris White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Brooks .
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brooks .
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves into full guard.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White is looking to stand up but Brooks won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brooks is tightening it up a little... White has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! White reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! White taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brooks !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Brooks !
A determined Ryan Brooks didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ohad Bin Chaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ohad Bin Chaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Chaden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Jean Paul Leblanc has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leblanc or perhaps it was just good defense by Bin Chaden, which made it look bad.
Bin Chaden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bin Chaden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bin Chaden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bin Chaden grinds an elbow into Leblanc's temple.
Leblanc is being controlled here.
Leblanc regains half guard.
Bin Chaden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bin Chaden throwing shots but Leblanc is blocking nicely.
Leblanc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bin Chaden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bin Chaden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Chaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bin Chaden is looking to advance position but Leblanc won't allow it.
Bin Chaden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bin Chaden working over Leblanc with some ground and pound. Leblanc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bin Chaden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leblanc on the ground.
Nice strikes from Bin Chaden there.
Bin Chaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leblanc trying to hold on to Bin Chaden's head to control him but Bin Chaden postures up.
Bin Chaden content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chaden prevents Leblanc from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Chaden drops an elbow to the side of Leblanc's head.
Bin Chaden controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chaden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leblanc!
Leblanc is trying desperately to improve position.
Bin Chaden working the ground and pound effectively.
Bin Chaden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bin Chaden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bin Chaden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bin Chaden controlling from the full mount.
Bin Chaden lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chaden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leblanc is looking to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bin Chaden lands a big shot there that rocks Leblanc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bin Chaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bin Chaden lands a big shot there that rocks Leblanc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bin Chaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leblanc's face.
Leblanc wants to control but Bin Chaden is having none of it.
Bin Chaden breaks from Leblanc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leblanc is bucking up trying to escape but Bin Chaden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ohad Bin Chaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Leblanc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Bin Chaden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bin Chaden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leblanc fails with the takedown.
Bin Chaden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bin Chaden misses with a wild combination.
And Leblanc tries to counter it with a takedown but Bin Chaden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leblanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Bin Chaden sprawls well. He's pushed Leblanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohad Bin Chaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Leblanc.
Leblanc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bin Chaden counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Chaden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bin Chaden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc is trying to control but can't.
Ohad Bin Chaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bin Chaden is looking to advance position but Leblanc won't allow it.
Bin Chaden slows the pace down in half guard.
Leblanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Bin Chaden in his half guard.
Leblanc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bin Chaden content to stall in guard here.
Bin Chaden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblanc wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin Chaden controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bin Chaden cracks Leblanc with a solid left hand.
Bin Chaden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bin Chaden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bin Chaden is stalling in the full guard.
Bin Chaden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bin Chaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Bin Chaden distracts Leblanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bin Chaden throwing strikes but missing.
Bin Chaden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bin Chaden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bin Chaden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc is trying to control the position but Bin Chaden postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ohad Bin Chaden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Bin Chaden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bin Chaden throws a big counter combination but Leblanc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leblanc tries to clinch
and Bin Chaden counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Bin Chaden. Beautiful body shot.
Bin Chaden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblanc can do to turn this around?
Bin Chaden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leblanc.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leblanc enables Bin Chaden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leblanc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bin Chaden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bin Chaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc is trying to keep Bin Chaden in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bin Chaden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblanc is keeping the position for now.
Bin Chaden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leblanc has his foot on Bin Chaden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bin Chaden works his way back into a safe position though.
Leblanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblanc is on top in guard.
Leblanc stops Bin Chaden from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bin Chaden is looking to stand up but Leblanc isn't so interested in that idea.
Leblanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Chaden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leblanc pushes down on Bin Chaden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bin Chaden is trying to stand up here but Leblanc is controlling him well.
Leblanc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Chaden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leblanc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bin Chaden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leblanc.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Bin Chaden gets a takedown into half guard.
Bin Chaden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ohad Bin Chaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bin Chaden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ohad Bin Chaden!
Our winner, Ohad Bin Chaden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (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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182 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Falcao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre distracts Falcao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falcao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Falcao keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Pierre 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Falcao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre cracks Falcao with a solid left hand.
Falcao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcao can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pierre controlling the pace.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcao's head.
Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
Pierre is looking for a kimura but Falcao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierre to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Falcao is trying to control but Pierre manages to pass to mount!
Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Falcao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Falcao's face.
Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falcao is looking to escape.
Pierre lands a couple of good shots and Falcao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pierre scores with punches to the body.
Falcao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pierre working Falcao over with strikes.
Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcao is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falcao avoid being mounted?
Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Falcao's brow.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falcao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falcao lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcao throws a hook but Pierre avoids it easily.
Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Falcao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierre defends it well.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Pierre clinches up with Falcao and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falcao trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Falcao has an active guard here but Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcao sees it coming and defends easily.
Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Falcao's temple.
Falcao wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre is working for a kimura but Falcao is defending it quite comfortably.
Pierre working over Falcao with some ground and pound. Falcao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierre is trying to control. Falcao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcao wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Falcao is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falcao avoid being mounted?
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falcao defending well though.
Falcao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falcao has hold of Pierre's hands but Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Falcao wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falcao is just riding it out for now. Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Pierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pierre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcao! But no joy.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao can do to turn this around?
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierre at a distance.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcao lands the left hand.
Falcao misses with a jab to the body
and Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierre.
Pierre trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Falcao working a defensive guard here.
Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falcao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Falcao's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Falcao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pierre uses it to pass to side control.
Falcao is trying to get back to half guard.
Falcao struggling a bit here.
Falcao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pierre is staying active.
Pierre content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Falcao taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pierre working the body and head with strikes.
Falcao looks to move to half guard but instead Pierre has passed into mount! Damn!
Pierre with a couple of short strikes.
Falcao is looking to get to half guard.
Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Falcao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Falcao is in a horrible position here. Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Falcao is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looking for a guillotine from mount but Falcao is having none of it.
Falcao is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Falcao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Falcao is rocked!
Pierre with a couple of short strikes.
Falcao is still in real trouble! Can Pierre finish him?
Pierre cracks Falcao with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Pierre!
Post fight, an emotional Jay Pierre said 'I will recapture what is mine!! THE ECFC WELTERWEIGHT TITLE, VASILEV IM COMIN!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeralear Imaimashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imaimashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaves - Feed the Mantaray. Jake Mustard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yeralear Imaimashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imaimashi misses with a two punch combination.
Mustard is looking to counter the offense by Imaimashi and move into the clinch.
Mustard instigates a clinch.
Mustard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mustard misses with an elbow over the top.
Mustard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mustard lands an elbow that stopped Imaimashi in his tracks for a moment.
Imaimashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Mustard has double underhooks.
Imaimashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustard lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Yeralear Imaimashi has been cut.
Mustard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mustard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mustard as Imaimashi tries to tie him up.
Mustard throws an elbow that misses.
Mustard stalling the fight.
Imaimashi prevents a body shot from Mustard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imaimashi is defending well for now.
Mustard lands an elbow just above Imaimashi 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mustard throws an elbow but misses.
Imaimashi gets control of Mustard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Imaimashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Imaimashi pulls Mustard in close to prevent any damage.
Imaimashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imaimashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imaimashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imaimashi is working an open guard so Mustard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mustard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustard takes the fight into the clinch.
Mustard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mustard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imaimashi tries to throw a body punch but Mustard avoids it by throwing Imaimashi back against the cage.
Imaimashi letting Mustard take a breather here.
Imaimashi managing to block the knees to the body from Mustard.
Imaimashi lands an elbow that stopped Mustard in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Imaimashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Mustard throws an elbow that misses.
Mustard has Imaimashi pressed against the cage, preventing Imaimashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Imaimashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mustard.
Mustard prevents Imaimashi from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mustard.
Mustard throws an elbow but it misses.
Imaimashi avoids the elbow strike from Mustard, against the cage.
Imaimashi jumps guard and drags Mustard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imaimashi trying to control the position.
Imaimashi is looking to stand up but Mustard isn't so interested in that idea.
Imaimashi has his feet on Mustard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustard misses with a left hand
and Imaimashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imaimashi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mustard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imaimashi's brow.
Mustard lands a damaging elbow.
Imaimashi dodges an elbow strike from Mustard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mustard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imaimashi's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mustard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yeralear Imaimashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mustard forces Imaimashi back against the cage and clinches.
Mustard stalling the fight.
Mustard lands an elbow inside.
Imaimashi dodges an elbow strike from Mustard.
Imaimashi wants to stall.
Mustard throws an elbow but it misses.
Imaimashi blocks an elbow strike from Mustard.
Mustard throws an elbow but it misses.
Mustard lands an elbow inside that Imaimashi shrugs off.
Imaimashi is trying to break free.
Mustard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imaimashi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaimashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mustard misses with a body punch.
Mustard slows down the pace here.
Jake Mustard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Imaimashi tries to pull guard but Mustard won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard can't find room to land a body shot as Imaimashi controls the action.
Mustard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
Mustard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mustard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Imaimashi's efforts to push away.
Imaimashi blocks an elbow strike from Mustard.
Imaimashi working hard to break the clinch.
Mustard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Imaimashi up against the cage.
Imaimashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Imaimashi.
Some wild striking there from Imaimashi.
Mustard tries to clinch up
and Imaimashi counters with a left and a right that stings Mustard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustard drives through and clinches with Imaimashi against the cage.
Imaimashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mustard smiles and moves away.
Imaimashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Imaimashi ducks under a wild hook from Mustard.
Mustard has closed the distance and engaged Imaimashi in a clinch.
Mustard lands an elbow that stopped Imaimashi in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustard.
Mustard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mustard misses with an elbow over the top.
Mustard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard lands a nice elbow.
Mustard tries to stall but Imaimashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imaimashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jake Mustard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yeralear Imaimashi.
Mustard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustard avoiding damage as Imaimashi throws knees to the body.
Imaimashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Mustard has double underhooks.
Mustard misses with an elbow over the top.
Mustard pushes off an throws an elbow but Imaimashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mustard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mustard.
Imaimashi dodges an elbow strike from Mustard.
Imaimashi dodges an elbow strike from Mustard.
Mustard lands a damaging elbow.
Imaimashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imaimashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustard tries to throw a body punch but Imaimashi avoids it by throwing Mustard back against the cage.
Imaimashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Imaimashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mustard trying to stall but Imaimashi improves his position.
Imaimashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustard is defending well for now.
Mustard lands an elbow inside that Imaimashi shrugs off.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Imaimashi avoids the elbow strike from Mustard, against the cage.
Mustard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustard misses with an elbow over the top.
Mustard lands a damaging elbow.
Imaimashi lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Mustard has been cut.
Mustard avoiding damage.
Mustard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mustard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mustard avoids the head kick by Imaimashi.
Mustard tries to counter by clinching up but Imaimashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Mustard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Imaimashi successfully pulls guard.
Mustard gets to his feet. Imaimashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yeralear Imaimashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustard wants to clinch.
Mustard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imaimashi counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Imaimashi. Those never looked like landing.
Imaimashi looks to land a combination but Mustard avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imaimashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaimashi throws a right and a left that Mustard avoids nicely.
Mustard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imaimashi.
Mustard slips a straight right by Imaimashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard dodges the punch combination from Imaimashi.
Mustard takes the fight into the clinch.
Mustard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mustard misses with an elbow strike.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
Imaimashi jumps guard but Mustard stands there with Imaimashi around his waist. Imaimashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
Imaimashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Mustard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mustard throws an elbow but misses.
Imaimashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Mustard has double underhooks.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imaimashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustard.
Mustard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Imaimashi avoids it.
Imaimashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jake Mustard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yeralear Imaimashi.
Imaimashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Imaimashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustard.
Imaimashi blocks the elbow strike.
Mustard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustard lands an elbow inside that Imaimashi shrugs off.
Imaimashi is rocked!
Mustard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Imaimashi's defenses.
Imaimashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustard finish him?
Mustard has Imaimashi pressed against the cage. He pushes Imaimashi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mustard throws a beautiful elbow that sends Imaimashi crashing to the floor! Mustard piles on the pressure with more strikes! Imaimashi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Mustard!
Yeralear Imaimashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens, but I still dun care.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendal Thomas (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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30
196 lbs
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25
185 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendal Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Frank.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Frank is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Frank.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frank misses with an elbow over the top.
Frank lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Frank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendal Thomas.
Frank throws a nice head kick!
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frank. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Frank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frank continues to drive forward.
Thomas looks winded!
Frank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Frank's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank scores with a knee to the head.
Frank breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Thomas swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Frank.
Frank clinches up against the cage.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frank stalling.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Frank lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Frank slips a straight right by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frank!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank clinches with his opponent.
Frank slowing the pace effectively.
Frank taking a breather.
Frank is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frank lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank instigates a clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank breaks the clinch.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Frank lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Frank.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank connects with a high kick.
Frank with a nice cross.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Frank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Frank lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Frank misses its target.
Frank scores with a jab.
Frank throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Nice elbow from Frank.
Frank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Chris Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Frank.
Frank has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank to the ground. Thomas is now in Frank's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendal Thomas.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank stalling in the clinch.
Frank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frank lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frank instigates a clinch.
Frank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Frank stalls.
Nice elbow from Frank.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas scores with a jab. Frank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Frank throws a counter high kick but Thomas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Frank.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick from Frank lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Thomas tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Frank tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Frank dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Chris Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank stuffs the takedown.
Chris Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Frank pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Frank follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crunch! Frank slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Frank wants to clinch.
Frank has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Frank takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Frank avoids it easily.
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frank stalling against the cage.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Frank scores with a push kick.
Thomas dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendal Thomas.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frank doesn't seem phased though.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frank swivels and escapes.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank clinches up against the cage.
Frank lands a damaging elbow.
Frank slows down the pace here.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank slowing the pace effectively.
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Kendal Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lionel Lindsay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lionel Lindsay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindsay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karimov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karimov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Lindsay blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Karimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lindsay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karimov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindsay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindsay.
Lindsay drops back looking for a leg! Karimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karimov manages to kick Lindsay off! Lindsay jumps back into Karimov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karimov wants to stand up but Lindsay is controlling him.
Lindsay drops back looking for a leg! Karimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karimov manages to kick Lindsay off! Lindsay jumps back into Karimov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lindsay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lindsay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lindsay has gone for a leg lock! Karimov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindsay's guard.
Lindsay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karimov tries to stand but Lindsay is controlling from the bottom.
Lindsay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karimov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay keeping full guard, as Karimov tries to pass.
Lindsay pulls Karimov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karimov motions for Lindsay to come forward. Karimov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karimov throws a right hand that Lindsay ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindsay also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Karimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindsay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lindsay is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karimov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lionel Lindsay!
Lionel Lindsay really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Sienly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristof Sienly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienly checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sienly.
An attempted straight right counter from Blye misses the target.
Sienly swings for the body but Blye moves out of range.
Blye closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blye shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blye drives through with a takedown into Sienly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sienly wants to improve his position but instead Blye has moved into half guard.
Blye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Blye has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye is controlling the pace.
Blye throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sienly to regain full guard.
Blye wants to control from the top but Sienly keeps moving.
Sienly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sienly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye.
Blye tries to free his leg and advance position but Sienly is retaining full guard.
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Blye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Montreal Elite Gym inform us that Sienly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sienly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blye looks to score with a jab to the body but Sienly is just out of range.
Blye cracks a nice hook into Sienly's ribs.
Sienly is looking to score with low kicks.
Sienly throws a poor cross that misses
and Blye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sienly scoring well with a low kick there.
Sienly blocks a jab.
Sienly throws out a counter right but Blye avoids it with no problem.
Kristof Sienly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sienly throws a right hand that Blye ducks under and follows up with a left that Blye also avoids with ease.
Blye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sienly throws a jab when Blye was well out of range.
Blye throws a looping overhand right but Sienly ducks down to avoid it.
Sienly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sienly to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blye.
Sienly misses with a body punch
and Blye counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sienly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blye walks into a left hand.
Blye slips under a jab.
Blye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristof Sienly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sienly manages to avoid it.
Sienly wants to land a leg kick but Blye is out of range.
Sienly throws an overhand right that lands on Blye's shoulder, as Blye tries to avoid the shot.
Blye throws a right hand that Sienly ducks under and follows up with a left that Sienly also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sienly cracks the inside of Blye's front leg.
A big left from Sienly misses.
Blye throwing a counter right hand but Sienly manages to avoid it.
Sienly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sienly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blye walks into a straight right hand from Sienly.
Blye's corner calls for a 1-2. Blye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sienly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blye.
Blye with a nice cross.
Blye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Sienly scores with a four punch combination!
Sienly is looking to chop away at Blye's legs.
Blye misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Blye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sienly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blye's sensitive parts.
Sienly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sienly lands a nice looking body shot.
Blye misses with a straight right.
Sienly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blye moves away.
Blye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sienly circles away quickly and effectively.
Blye throws a shot from downtown. Sienly moves away and avoids it.
Blye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sienly throws a push kick but Blye slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly misses the body punch
and Blye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sienly keeping full guard, as Blye tries to pass.
Sienly is pulling down on Blye's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye throwing strikes but missing.
Blye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sienly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye.
Blye cracks Sienly with a solid left hand.
Sienly keeping full guard, as Blye tries to pass.
Blye won't allow Sienly to sweep him here.
Sienly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blye's guard.
Blye keeping moving, preventing Sienly from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye is pulling down on Sienly's head. It's preventing any offense from Sienly, at least for the moment.
Blye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sienly.
Blye is trying to control the position but Sienly postures up.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Blye keeps moving.
Blye is pulling down on Sienly's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sienly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly misses with an uppercut. Blye saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Sienly scores with a four punch combination!
Sienly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sienly swings for the body but Blye moves out of range.
Blye avoids the body shot from Sienly.
Sienly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blye.
Sienly tries to land a front kick but Blye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sienly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sienly cracks Blye with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sienly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blye is looking for a counter combo.
Blye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Blye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Blye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blye scores with the left hand. Sienly knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Blye.
Blye checks a low kick from Sienly.
Blye fails with the takedown.
Blye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blye looks to score with a jab to the body but Sienly is just out of range.
Sienly flicks out a counter leg kick but Blye steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Sienly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kristof Sienly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blye throws a body kick that misses
and Sienly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sienly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sienly connects with the punch.
Blye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blye throws an off balance right hand
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sienly cracks Blye with a good jab.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blye.
Sienly misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly jabs Blye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sienly.
Sienly throws a leg kick but Blye checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly stuns Blye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sienly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sienly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sienly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blye tries to land a front kick but Sienly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sienly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
Blye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blye is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sienly thuds his right hand into Blye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sienly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to slow Blye down with leg kicks.
Blye lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sienly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sienly scoring well with a low kick there.
Blye throws a head kick that half lands.
Sienly throws a series of punches but Blye moves out of range.
Sienly lands a leg kick that knocks Blye off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Sienly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blye misses with the combination.
Blye gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sienly. Sienly obviously looking to wear him down.
Sienly misses with a wild combination.
Sienly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sienly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sienly manages to avoid it.
Sienly flicks out a counter leg kick but Blye steps away.
Blye stuns Sienly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sienly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sienly misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sienly throws out a leg kick but Blye moves out of range and Sienly only half commits.
Blye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sienly blocks a jab.
Sienly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blye defending well as Sienly loads up on a big left hand.
Sienly is looking to slow Blye down with leg kicks.
Sienly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blye manages to avoid it.
Blye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blye avoids the head kick by Sienly.
Blye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blye moves forwards but Sienly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sienly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Sienly really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blye dips to his left and cracks Sienly with an uppercut!
Blye scores with a jab.
Blye misses with the combination.
Blye misses with a wild combination.
Sienly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sienly coming out on top.
Sienly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blye shoots in but Sienly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sienly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sienly finds it's target.
Blye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sienly lands a nice shot to the body.
Sienly jabs Blye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blye tests Sienly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blye looks to score with a jab to the body but Sienly is just out of range.
Sienly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sienly throws a body punch but Blye moves out of range.
Sienly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Blye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sienly moves out of range as Blye strikes.
Blye misses with an uppercut. Sienly saw that one coming.
Sienly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sienly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sienly lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Blye finds it's target.
Sienly tried to score with a low kick but Blye checks it.
Blye tries to counter with a takedown but Sienly is quick to defend against it.
Blye throws a body punch but Sienly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye misses with a double jab
and Sienly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sienly. Blye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Blye - just one landing.
Sienly connects with the punch.
Blye avoids the body shot from Sienly.
Blye throws a poor cross that misses
and Sienly counters with an outside leg kick.
Blye looks for a takedown but Sienly sprawls well.
Blye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sienly on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blye.
Sienly scores with a hook to the body. Blye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sienly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blye counters with a nice uppercut.
Blye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sienly.
Blye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sienly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blye counters with a left to the body.
Sienly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sienly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blye misses with an uppercut
and Sienly counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Sienly there.
Sienly throws a shot from downtown. Blye moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Sienly dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sienly is looking to chop away at Blye's legs.
A shot to the liver by Sienly. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Blye misses.
Blye misses with a looping left.
Sienly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sienly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sienly throws the left hand but Blye avoids the punch easily.
Sienly scores with a hook to the body. Blye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye with a jab.
Sienly scores with the left hand. Blye knows he should have avoided that one.
Blye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sienly wants to land a leg kick but Blye is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blye misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sienly.
Sienly misses with a leg kick.
Sienly misses with a shot to the body
and Blye counters with a one-two to the body.
Blye shoots in but Sienly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sienly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sienly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blye looks to land a right hand but Sienly moved out of range.
Blye staying out of range there.
Blye works over Sienly's head and body with a nice combination.
Sienly is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sienly is still on wobbly legs! Can Blye finish him?
Sienly is looking to slow Blye down with leg kicks.
Blye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sienly seems to have recovered his senses.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blye.
Blye backing away here, and Sienly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sienly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blye checks it well.
Sienly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sienly throws out a leg kick but Blye moves out of range and Sienly only half commits.
Blye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sienly works Blye's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Blye blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sienly. Blye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly scores with a sloppy right hand. Blye should have avoided that one.
Sienly misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Blye blocks the leg kick.
Sienly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sienly's head.
Sienly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blye.
Blye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blye scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucas Blye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sienly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kristof Sienly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sienly is looking for a sweep. Blye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blye thows a huge punch but Sienly dodges it nicely.
Blye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blye throwing shots but Sienly is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristof Sienly.
I think Sienly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Sienly!
Kristof Sienly is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Kristof Sienly 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev's entrance music is Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Titus Theodoreau enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Theodoreau avoids it well.
Vasilev drops Theodoreau with a beautiful combination! Theodoreau stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasilev is looking for the KO!
Theodoreau is rocked!
It looks like Titus Theodoreau has been cut.
Vasilev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Theodoreau will feel that in the morning.
Theodoreau is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasilev finish him?
Theodoreau looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vasilev has cracked Theodoreau with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vasilev lands another huge swinging hook and Theodoreau tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Theodoreau, before Vasilev can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Adrik Vasilev 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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FIGHT
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