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ECFC FN 26 GOMI VS BOROWITZ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Thatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyron Thatch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleary gets the takedown into side control.
Cleary tries to advance to mount but Thatch denies him.
Thatch is not content to let Cleary control the position.
Thatch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thatch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thatch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cleary wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thatch, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thatch wants to control but Cleary postures up.
Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thatch, who protects the arm well.
Cleary working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thatch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cleary is trying to get an arm triangle but Thatch is defending well.
Cleary tries to advance to mount but Thatch denies him.
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thatch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cleary wants to control but Thatch is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleary working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cleary tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thatch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cleary's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thatch wants to improve his position but Cleary is controlling well.
Cleary moves nicely into side control.
Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thatch, who protects the arm well.
Cleary is trying to get an arm triangle but Thatch is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries for a kimura but Thatch is defending well.
Cleary tries for a kimura but Thatch is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary working away.
Cleary thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleary has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cleary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatch has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cleary avoiding Thatch 's attempts to control his hands.
Cleary has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thatch! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cleary gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Cleary!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ground (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Moroz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Moroz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ground!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Moroz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ground moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moroz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ground is fending him off so far but Moroz persists. Nope, Ground circles away and we're back to standing.
Ground misses with a leg kick.
Moroz darts in looking for a takedown but Ground gets double underhooks and turns Moroz into the cage.
Ground drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moroz sprawls and moves away.
Ground closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moroz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ground attempts a counter takedown but Moroz avoids it well and moves away.
Mark Ground has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Moroz.
Ground misses the jab.
Ground lands with a nice combination. Moroz backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Moroz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ground throws a right hand that Moroz ducks under and follows up with a left that Moroz also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground misses with a kick to the body.
Ground lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moroz at a distance.
Moroz dives in and grabs Ground's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ground pushes down on Moroz's head and hops out.
Ground avoids the head kick by Moroz.
Moroz gets caught napping as Ground dives in and scores a takedown. Moroz manages to retain guard.
Ground controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ground stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moroz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ground slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moroz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ground passes Moroz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground uses his free foot to push down on Moroz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moroz.
Ground lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ground has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Moroz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Ground!
Mark Ground was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money's entrance music is Scarface - Dollar. A fine choice. Henry Honeycutt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Honeycutt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Money wants it to stay on the feet.
Honeycutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honeycutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Money sprawls well. Money wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honeycutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Honeycutt.
Honeycutt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Money manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Money has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Honeycutt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Honeycutt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
Money stuffs the takedown.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Honeycutt.
Money cracks a nice hook into Honeycutt's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honeycutt takes one on the button.
Money looks for the body kick but Honeycutt saw that one coming.
Money throws a series of punches but Honeycutt moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Honeycutt blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Money displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honeycutt.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money misses with a body kick.
Honeycutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honeycutt tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Money walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Honeycutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Money tried to score with a low kick but Honeycutt checks it.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Money as he avoids it easily.
Money throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honeycutt feints the counter takedown.
Honeycutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money.
Money cracks Honeycutt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Money finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Honeycutt slips a jab and a cross from Money.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt moves away from the strike by Money.
Money closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honeycutt on the ground.
Honeycutt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money cracks Honeycutt with a big right hand but Honeycutt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Money scoring with punches and elbows.
Money lands some shots froms side control.
Money working the ground and pound.
Honeycutt is rocked!
Money throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Money stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Honeycutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Money looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money cracks Honeycutt with a big right hand but Honeycutt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Money lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Money tries for a kimura but Honeycutt is defending well.
Money landing a few strikes.
Money in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Money grinds an elbow into Honeycutt's temple.
Money is working Honeycutt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Money happy to just control the position for now.
Money landing strikes.
Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honeycutt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by Honeycutt!
Money wants to get back to his feet but Honeycutt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Honeycutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Money dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Honeycutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Honeycutt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Money is fending him off so far but Honeycutt persists. Nope, Money circles away and we're back to standing.
Honeycutt checks a leg kick.
And Honeycutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Money pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honeycutt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Honeycutt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honeycutt shoots in looking for a takedown but Money manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Honeycutt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Honeycutt.
Money looks to throw the jab but Honeycutt is out of range.
Honeycutt misses with a takedown attempt
and Money makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honeycutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Honeycutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Money throws the left hand but Honeycutt avoids the punch easily.
Money shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Money working over Honeycutt with some ground and pound. Honeycutt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honeycutt can do to turn this around?
Money looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honeycutt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt trying to control from the bottom.
Money is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Honeycutt is breathing heavily.
Money is taking a breather. Honeycutt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Honeycutt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Money lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Money looks to score some points with 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. Money connects with a nice short shot to Honeycutt's temple.
Money lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt has hold of Money's hands but Money slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Money working the head and body with strikes.
Money is nestled in close to Honeycutt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Honeycutt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Money scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Honeycutt is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Money scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Money takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Money scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honeycutt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Money scores with a couple of nice shots.
Money lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Honeycutt quite badly. Honeycutt pulls Money in close trying to recover. Money postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Honeycutt on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Honeycutt doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yossi Khola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . 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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255 lbs
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264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yossi Khola!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski misses with a double jab.
Arlovski slips a straight right by Khola.
Arlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arlovski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut.
Khola loads up on a big right hand but Arlovski slips the punch.
Arlovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Khola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlovski throws out the jab.
Khola throws a shot to the body.
Arlovski misses with a looping left.
Arlovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Khola.
Arlovski misses with a hook. Khola ducked under it nicely.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the body
and Khola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Yossi Khola has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski slips a jab from Khola.
Arlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Khola.
Arlovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Khola counter with a right hand.
Khola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arlovski throws a shot from downtown. Khola moves away and avoids it.
Khola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khola looks to land a combination but Arlovski avoids it well.
Khola ducks under a wild hook from Arlovski.
A telegraphed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Khola misses.
Arlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khola connects with a body shot that sends Arlovski's belly button to the back.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Khola throws a body shot but no joy.
Khola works Arlovski's body with a nice hook.
Khola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khola moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrey Arlovski's cut is getting worse.
Jab, jab by Khola - just one landing.
Khola works Arlovski's body with a nice hook.
Khola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arlovski. Arlovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khola lands an uppercut, right on the button! Arlovski tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yossi Khola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepo Vinkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pepo Vinkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinkela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblanc to the mat! Leblanc manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinkela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vinkela pushing down on Leblanc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vinkela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leblanc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vinkela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leblanc defends it well.
Vinkela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vinkela working Leblanc over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Vinkela in his half guard.
Leblanc is trying to control but can't.
Vinkela working Leblanc over with strikes.
Leblanc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinkela scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vinkela seems content to control.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Vinkela in his half guard.
It looks like Jean Paul Leblanc has been cut.
Vinkela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vinkela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leblanc defends it well.
Vinkela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leblanc trying to hold on to Vinkela's head to control him but Vinkela postures up.
Still in half guard, Vinkela seems content to control.
Vinkela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leblanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leblanc wants to improve his position but Vinkela is controlling well.
Leblanc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vinkela is working away from the top position though.
Vinkela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela is nestled in close to Leblanc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leblanc tries to roll over but Vinkela keeps him under control.
Vinkela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leblanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinkela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leblanc sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vinkela lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinkela working the head and body with strikes.
Vinkela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vinkela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vinkela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinkela stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leblanc defends it well.
Vinkela slips a nice elbow through Leblanc's hands, connecting with Leblanc's forehead.
Vinkela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinkela is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinkela content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vinkela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vinkela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leblanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinkela pulls his head out easily.
Vinkela is nestled in close to Leblanc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinkela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinkela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leblanc is rocked!
Leblanc looks winded!
Leblanc misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vinkela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Vinkela.
Vinkela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leblanc is still in real trouble! Can Vinkela finish him?
Vinkela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Vinkela is working for a kimura but Leblanc is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepo Vinkela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Vinkela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leblanc has his takedown stuffed
and Vinkela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leblanc seems to have recovered his senses.
Leblanc tries to get to full guard but Vinkela has control of the leg.
Vinkela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinkela controlling the action here.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Vinkela in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela is controlling the pace.
Leblanc tries to roll over but Vinkela keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leblanc sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinkela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinkela working Leblanc over with strikes.
Vinkela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leblanc defends it well.
Vinkela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblanc can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinkela lands a nice short elbow.
Leblanc wants to improve his position but Vinkela is controlling well.
Vinkela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leblanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinkela.
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. Vinkela connects with a nice short shot to Leblanc's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vinkela lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vinkela in particular looking to stall.
Vinkela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vinkela content to control rather than advance.
Vinkela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leblanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinkela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinkela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leblanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Vinkela connects with a nice short shot to Leblanc's temple.
Leblanc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinkela slows the pace down in half guard.
Vinkela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinkela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vinkela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leblanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vinkela.
Vinkela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pepo Vinkela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblanc wants to control but Vinkela is keeping busy.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
Vinkela 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.
Vinkela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vinkela winds up and cracks Leblanc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinkela working over Leblanc with some ground and pound. Leblanc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinkela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vinkela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That has opened up Jean Paul Leblanc's cut even more.
Leblanc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinkela scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepo Vinkela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Vinkela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leblanc wants to clinch
and Vinkela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vinkela controlling the action here.
Vinkela working over Leblanc with some ground and pound. Leblanc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinkela drops an elbow to the side of Leblanc's head.
Vinkela slips a nice elbow through Leblanc's hands, connecting with Leblanc's forehead.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Vinkela in his half guard.
The cut above Jean Paul Leblanc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vinkela drops an elbow to the side of Leblanc's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela controlling the action here.
Vinkela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vinkela lands a big elbow - Leblanc is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vinkela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepo Vinkela!
Post fight, an emotional Pepo Vinkela said 'Vinkelo ne proshtava!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristaps Krumins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krumins has chosen Bad Boys Song as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gavin Shamrock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gavin Shamrock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gavin Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristaps Krumins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krumins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock lands a damaging elbow.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Krumins avoids the damage to the body.
Krumins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock lands an elbow that stopped Krumins in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kristaps Krumins has been cut.
Krumins tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Krumins avoids the damage to the body.
Krumins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Krumins managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Krumins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krumins looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a damaging elbow.
Krumins is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Krumins.
Krumins avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krumins takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Kristaps Krumins's cut even more.
Krumins has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Krumins avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Shamrock lands an elbow inside that Krumins shrugs off.
The cut above Kristaps Krumins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krumins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krumins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krumins avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
Kristaps Krumins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Krumins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krumins.
Shamrock landing knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krumins is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands an elbow that stopped Krumins in his tracks for a moment.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krumins.
Shamrock landing knees to the body.
Krumins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krumins managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krumins avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamrock.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kristaps Krumins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gavin Shamrock!
A determined Gavin Shamrock 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petey Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ciz (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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petey Flowers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Ciz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ciz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flowers keeping full guard, as Ciz tries to pass.
Flowers being controlled here, momentarily.
Flowers trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ciz has Flowers pulled in close to control his posture.
Flowers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ciz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flowers's guard.
Ciz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flowers looking to control.
Ciz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ciz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ciz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
My spies in Werewolf's cave inform me that Ciz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Flowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flowers keeping full guard, as Ciz tries to pass.
Ciz stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position.
Ciz trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ciz stopping the sweep attempt from Flowers.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
Ciz is looking to work some ground and pound but Flowers has wrist control.
Flowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ciz throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ciz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flowers defends it nicely.
Ciz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ciz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ciz tried to score with a low kick but Flowers checks it.
Ciz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciz wants it to stay on the feet.
Flowers tries to clinch up
and Ciz counters with a shoot takedown. Flowers fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciz trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Ciz stands and throws Flowers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers is trying to control Ciz's posture but Ciz avoids it.
Flowers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flowers taking a bit of punishment here - Ciz scoring with strikes.
Ciz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flowers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ciz throws a sloppy head kick and Flowers moves out of range easily.
Flowers tries for a takedown but Ciz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Ciz shows good takedown defense.
Ciz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flowers defends well and Ciz ends up having to push Flowers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Ciz misses.
As Ciz looks to move away, Flowers throws a big counter combo bu Ciz just gets out of the way.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Ciz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petey Flowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flowers blocks a head kick by Ciz.
Flowers misses with a kick to the body
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flowers won't be happy with that.
Ciz scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Flowers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ciz trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers is looking for a sweep.
Ciz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flowers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ciz dominating with strikes here.
Ciz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ciz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ciz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flowers is surviving well by controlling Ciz's body position as best he can.
Flowers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Flowers gets full guard.
Flowers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ciz lands a couple of elbows.
Ciz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciz 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.
Ciz works over Flowers with some ground and pound from guard.
Ciz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciz stands up over Flowers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ciz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz is in close to Flowers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ciz 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.
Flowers has momentary wrist control but Ciz slips an elbow through the middle.
Flowers is rocked!
Ciz is in close to Flowers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Flowers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ciz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ciz gets to his feet and stands over Flowers, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Flowers felt that one! Ciz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Flowers from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Ciz!
George Ciz is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Dmx No Sunshine as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Frank blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Frank lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank working Silva over with knees to the body.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva looks winded!
Frank lands an elbow inside.
Frank lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Frank moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank misses with a knee to the head.
Frank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
That has opened up Anderson Silva's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Frank blocks a body shot from Silva.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank stalls.
Frank wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frank throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Chris Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Frank with a knee to the head.
Silva wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Frank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frank slows down the pace here.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to work over Frank's front leg with a kick but Frank checks it.
Frank clinches with his opponent.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.
Frank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left lands for Silva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Anderson Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank avoiding damage.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Frank prevents a body shot from Silva.
Frank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Frank successfully pulls guard.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Frank has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chris Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a damaging elbow.
Frank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frank lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Anderson Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chris Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frank seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Frank fails to pull guard.
Frank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Frank misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Frank keeps him there for the moment.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is working Frank over against the cage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Frank pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Good body shot from Silva.
Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Frank dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Frank jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Frank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Frank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frank slips a jab from Silva.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Frank prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Frank lands a damaging elbow.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Frank.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Frank!
Chris Frank retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Chris Frank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Anderson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'God Bless'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Sail Alowanation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Mario Palmer has been cut.
Stark swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmer's head backwards.
Palmer moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Stark connects with a body shot.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark lands with a straight right. Palmer didn't see that one coming.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Stark.
Stark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Stark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palmer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stark sets himself, and Palmer steps forward looking for the clinch! Stark avoids it this time.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark connects with the punch.
That has opened up Mario Palmer's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palmer under the eye.
Stark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stark lands with a right hand.
The cut above Mario Palmer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Palmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark drops Palmer with a beautiful combination! Palmer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!
Palmer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Palmer to the canvas! Palmer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stark keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tony Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Gomi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshi Gomi Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Borowitz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borowitz darts in and clinches Gomi Jr up against the cage.
Borowitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Yoshi Gomi Jr has been cut.
Borowitz lands an elbow inside that Gomi Jr shrugs off.
Borowitz looking to throw knees to the head but Gomi Jr is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Borowitz obliges.
Gomi Jr is breathing heavily.
Borowitz lands a damaging elbow.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshi Gomi Jr's cut is getting worse.
Borowitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Borowitz has Gomi Jr pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gomi Jr is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Borowitz - that's hurt Gomi Jr badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gomi Jr is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gomi Jr doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tyler Borowitz!
Tyler Borowitz is the new heavyweight champion!
Tyler Borowitz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Yoshi Gomi Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I have failed, but I will come back stronger. '.
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