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QFC Tournament 896 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Rowdy (ranked 5356 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Raznjatovic (ranked 5147 p4p, 0 weight class). Raznjatovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arkanovi Tigrovi. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Rowdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeljko Raznjatovic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowdy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raznjatovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rowdy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rowdy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rowdy wants to control but Raznjatovic is keeping him busy.
Raznjatovic wants to get back to full guard but Rowdy has mounted him!
Raznjatovic is trying to escape the mount.
Rowdy looking for a guillotine from mount but Raznjatovic is having none of it.
Raznjatovic 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.
Rowdy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Raznjatovic is defending well but eventually Rowdy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Raznjatovic has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ron Rowdy!
In defeat, Zeljko Raznjatovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'CECO OSISACU TE'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacReary (ranked 5295 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trash Panda (ranked 5294 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacReary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trash Panda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacReary to the ground. Panda is now in MacReary's guard.
Panda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacReary dives on top into guard.
MacReary won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
MacReary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is pulling down on MacReary's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacReary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacReary dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacReary manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacReary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
MacReary being controlled here, momentarily.
MacReary controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReary looking for a sweep. Not yet MacReary, not yet.
MacReary being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacReary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacReary is trying to keep Panda in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacReary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacReary misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
MacReary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panda eats them both and turns towards MacReary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacReary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda shoots in and bounces MacReary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacReary is trying to control but can't.
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacReary is trying to control but can't.
Panda passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacReary is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda tries for a kimura but MacReary is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trash Panda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacReary gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. MacReary manages to retain guard.
MacReary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacReary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
MacReary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is continuing to stall.
MacReary wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacReary looking for a sweep. Not yet MacReary, not yet.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacReary lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReary throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Nate MacReary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacReary is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Panda not doing much here.
MacReary wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacReary sees it coming and defends easily.
Trash Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacReary tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacReary manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacReary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacReary has escaped and now he's on top!
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacReary is one step ahead there.
MacReary trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
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.
MacReary drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacReary jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacReary stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda keeping full guard, as MacReary tries to pass.
Panda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacReary is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trash Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacReary. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda slips under a jab from MacReary.
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacReary enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacReary manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacReary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacReary trying to strike off his back.
Panda has gone for a leg lock! MacReary slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.
MacReary throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping moving, preventing MacReary from controlling successfully.
MacReary is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
MacReary is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top!
Panda 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.
MacReary working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
MacReary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacReary keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacReary throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacReary sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacReary wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
MacReary looking for submissions off his back.
MacReary wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacReary is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacReary is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
MacReary looking for subs from the bottom but Panda mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trash Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Trash Panda!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Trash Panda!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Trash Panda!
Trash Panda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Greene (ranked 5237 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Travis (ranked 3414 p4p, 333 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Travis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Travis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Travis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis being controlled here momentarily.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Travis tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Travis to the ground. Travis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad.
Greene closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Travis's guard.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Travis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene wants to stand but Travis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Travis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Greene manages to pass to side control.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four 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.
Greene tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Travis.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greene tries to stand and escape but Travis is controlling the position.
Greene prevents Travis from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Travis misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Travis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Travis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greene counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Greene.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Travis has eaten all the pies!
Travis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Travis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Greene works over Travis with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Travis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travis can do to turn this around?
Greene rushes Travis and presses him up against the cage.
Travis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Travis to the mat! Travis manages to get full guard.
Travis has his feet on Greene's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Travis tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Travis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four 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!
Travis is looking to escape.
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Travis is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene clinches with his opponent.
Travis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Greene 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!
Greene gets a clinch.
Greene jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Travis walks away with a smile on his face. Greene gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Travis fails with the takedown.
Greene darts in looking for a takedown but Travis gets double underhooks and turns Greene into the cage.
Randy Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Travis rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Greene goes for a takedown attempt but Travis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Travis showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis prevents Greene from improving his position.
Travis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Greene is doing well to control the position and prevent Travis from advancing to side control.
Travis wants to pass to mount but Greene is defending the position.
Travis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Travis is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Travis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Greene is adopting a defensive guard.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene controls Travis momentarily but Travis frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis throws a lazy head kick
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Travis didn't expect that.
Greene is pushing down on Travis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Travis is fighting to maintain full guard but Greene has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Greene is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Greene is looking to advance position but Travis won't allow it.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene prevents Travis from improving his position.
Greene passes into side control, despite Travis's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Greene drags him back down.
Travis is letting Greene control him for a moment.
Travis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Greene easily slips into full mount!
Greene controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Travis for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Randy Greene!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Randy Greene!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Randy Greene!
Randy Greene wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nip El (ranked 5183 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oo Proprio (ranked 5472 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nip El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oo Proprio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El has closed the distance and engaged Proprio in a clinch.
El lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El presses Proprio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, El scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Proprio.
Proprio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proprio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Proprio is trying to control the position but El postures up.
El trying to stand up but can't free himself from Proprio's guard.
Proprio looking for a sweep. Not yet Proprio, not yet.
El trying to stand up but can't free himself from Proprio's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proprio controlling the position.
Proprio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
El is looking to stand up but Proprio isn't so interested in that idea.
El keeping full guard, as Proprio tries to pass.
El wants to get back to his feet but Proprio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proprio landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El wants to stand but Proprio is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Proprio gets tackled into the cage by El. El maintains the clinch.
Proprio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
El is pressed up against the cage. Proprio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El down to the mat. El avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nip El has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oo Proprio.
El gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Proprio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Proprio looks winded!
El wants to stand and escape but Proprio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El is wriggling around but Proprio manages to pass to half guard.
Proprio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Proprio.
El wants to get back to his feet.
Proprio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El defending well though.
Proprio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Proprio trying to control the action but El is working from the bottom.
Proprio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El wants to get back to his feet.
Proprio is looking to take a break and control but El is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proprio works his foot free and advances to mount.
El avoids a series of strikes thrown by Proprio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oo Proprio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
El has closed the distance and engaged Proprio in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for El.
A right hand to the body from El.
El lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El lands a nice uppercut.
El softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El is working Proprio over against the cage.
El lands an uppercut.
El digs a right hand underneath Proprio's ribcage. Proprio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
El lands a right hand.
Proprio is rocked!
El working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proprio is still on wobbly legs! Can El finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from El.
El throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for El.
Proprio is breathing heavily.
El stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from El as the two fighters clinch.
El drops Proprio with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Proprio is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nip El!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dolme (ranked 5217 p4p, 0 weight class) and Queixo De Pedra (ranked 5499 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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232 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Dolme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Queixo De Pedra!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Pedra throws a combination that misses
and Dolme counters with a nice body kick.
Dolme throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Pedra avoids the body shot from Dolme.
De Pedra is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dolme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Pedra but De Pedra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Pedra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Pedra tries a head kick but it misses.
De Pedra misses with the combination.
De Pedra tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Pedra throws a lazy head kick
and Dolme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Pedra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dolme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pedra moves out of range as Dolme strikes.
De Pedra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Pedra looks winded!
De Pedra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dolme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dolme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dolme slows the pace down in half guard.
Dolme moves into full mount! De Pedra won't be happy about that!
Dolme is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dolme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Dolme!
A very excited looking Sean Dolme made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Kurwa (ranked 5256 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebo Westwood (ranked 5444 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Kurwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lebo Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kurwa.
A slow jab from Westwood misses its intended target.
Kurwa lands a jab-cross combination.
Westwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurwa keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Kurwa misses.
Westwood dodges the punch combination from Kurwa.
Kurwa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kurwa duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westwood slips a jab and a cross from Kurwa.
Kurwa misses with a two punch combination.
As Kurwa backs off Westwood throws a huge counter combo but Kurwa manages to avoid it all.
Westwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurwa.
Kurwa stalks Westwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Westwood's face. Westwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Westwood fails to land the takedown.
Kurwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westwood has Kurwa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood prevents a body shot from Kurwa.
Kurwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Westwood has double underhooks.
Kurwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurwa tries to break free but Westwood pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Westwood breaks the clinch.
Kurwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Westwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurwa throws a one two combo.
Westwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Westwood feints and as Kurwa raises his hands in defense, Westwood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurwa has his feet on Westwood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Kurwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurwa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Westwood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammy Kurwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebo Westwood.
Westwood looks winded!
Westwood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kurwa sneaks out the side door and pushes Westwood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kurwa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurwa throws a right hand that Westwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Westwood also avoids with ease.
Westwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurwa lands a two punch combo.
Kurwa misses with a double jab
and Westwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurwa pinned against the cage. Kurwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurwa!
Kurwa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kurwa throws a nice looking combination but Westwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westwood drives through with a takedown into Kurwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kurwa is looking to stand up but Westwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Westwood drops back looking for a leg! Kurwa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurwa manages to kick Westwood off! Westwood jumps back into Kurwa's guard.
Westwood stops Kurwa from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurwa can't keep his opponent in guard - Westwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurwa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurwa pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
Westwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Westwood works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Kurwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurwa!
Kurwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westwood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Westwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westwood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurwa defends it nicely.
Kurwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurwa misses with a two punch combination.
Westwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood slips a jab and a cross from Kurwa.
Kurwa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Westwood counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westwood decides to stand back up.
Kurwa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurwa misses with a wild combination.
Kurwa works over Westwood's head and body with a nice combination.
Kurwa looks to land a combination but Westwood avoids it well.
Westwood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kurwa.
Westwood dodges the punch combination from Kurwa.
Westwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westwood moves into the clinch.
Westwood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kurwa wants to stand but Westwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kurwa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Westwood's closed guard. He's half up but Westwood has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Westwood pivots and extends the arm, Kurwa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Westwood! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lebo Westwood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pico (ranked 5186 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Jonas (ranked 3353 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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179 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Jonas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonas has his takedown stuffed
and Pico counters with a two punch combo.
Jon Pico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico keeps the fight on the outside.
Pico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pico lands a right hook to the body.
Jonas tries to keep at a distance but Pico has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Pico.
Jonas looks winded!
Pico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonas's face.
It looks like Barry Jonas has been cut.
Pico breaks the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Pico! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Pico!
Jon Pico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Psa (ranked 5196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matas Kestenis (ranked 5149 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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21
265 lbs
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18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khabib Psa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matas Kestenis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kestenis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Psa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Psa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kestenis can't do much from the bottom here.
Psa taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Psa just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kestenis can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psa taking a breather here.
Psa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kestenis some visible discomfort.
Psa controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Psa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Psa is working to tighten his grip on Kestenis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kestenis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Psa is really squeezing tight and eventually Kestenis passes out! Psa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Psa!
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