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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
O'Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boe counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks O'Phoenix badly! He tries to strike back but Boe puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks O'Phoenix out cold! Oh man, O'Phoenix will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johannes Boe!
Our winner, Johannes Boe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
O'Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Konrad. Konrad maintains the clinch.
Konrad works on O'Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Konrad lands with a right to the head.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but Konrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but Konrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konrad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konrad lands with a short shot to the head.
O'Phoenix is breathing heavily.
O'Phoenix fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Phoenix jumps guard but Konrad stands there with O'Phoenix around his waist. O'Phoenix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but Konrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konrad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O'Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Konrad smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Konrad has O'Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Konrad scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Konrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konrad lands a brutal uppercut that launches O'Phoenix off his feet! O'Phoenix tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alf Konrad!
A victorious Alf Konrad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
O'Phoenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Columbo!
O'Phoenix advances to mount.
Columbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O'Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
O'Phoenix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Columbo is looking to get to half guard.
Columbo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
O'Phoenix with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
O'Phoenix takes Columbo's back. #SUB#
Columbo won't enjoy being in this position. O'Phoenix looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Columbo is tapping - it's over boys! O'Phoenix picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick O'Phoenix!
After the fight, Patrick O'Phoenix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
O'Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Camara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Camara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O'Phoenix manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O'Phoenix 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camara preventing the sweep.
O'Phoenix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O'Phoenix tries to get out of the position.
Camara trying to control but O'Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Camara is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but O'Phoenix has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Camara is looking to defend but O'Phoenix has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Camara! O'Phoenix pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Camara taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Amadeo Camara had this to say: 'GET OVER HERE ! '.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O'Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
O'Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Odrobny tries to escape but O'Phoenix is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Odrobny is defending well.
Odrobny wants to get back to his feet.
O'Phoenix wants to control but Odrobny is keeping him busy.
Odrobny is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Odrobny is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick O'Phoenix!
After the fight, Patrick O'Phoenix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eklund as he jumps to the side.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O'Phoenix.
O'Phoenix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eklund defends it nicely.#TD#
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O'Phoenix's guard.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix working for a triangle but Eklund defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eklund's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
O'Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Eklund is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O'Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O'Phoenix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eklund working some strikes from top position.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but O'Phoenix has wrist control.
O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O'Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eklund works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix 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.
O'Phoenix passes Eklund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eklund is looking for a sweep. O'Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Eklund trying to control but O'Phoenix postures up.
#SUB2#
O'Phoenix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eklund could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but O'Phoenix has cracked it and Eklund is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by O'Phoenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Petrozuli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrozuli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O'Phoenix looks winded!
O'Phoenix tries to bench press Petrozuli off him but Petrozuli keeps the position.
Petrozuli trying to control the position but O'Phoenix is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Phoenix is trying to escape the position but Petrozuli is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O'Phoenix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrozuli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Petrozuli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O'Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrozuli tries to advance to mount but O'Phoenix denies him. #T1##SUB#
Petrozuli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Petrozuli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O'Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
O'Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on O'Phoenix's face as Petrozuli controls the position. #SUB#
Petrozuli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O'Phoenix, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Petrozuli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O'Phoenix has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrozuli tries for a kimura but O'Phoenix is defending well.
O'Phoenix is not content to let Petrozuli control the position.
O'Phoenix struggling a bit here.
O'Phoenix 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.#SUB#
Petrozuli tries for a kimura but O'Phoenix is defending well. #SUB#
Petrozuli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O'Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Petrozuli advances to mount. #SUB#
Petrozuli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrozuli trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Petrozuli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrozuli looking to control but O'Phoenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Petrozuli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O'Phoenix turns into him and now he's in Petrozuli's guard.
#SUB#
Petrozuli is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but O'Phoenix frees his head nicely. Oh but Petrozuli has switched to an armbar! O'Phoenix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bradshaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O'Phoenix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Bradshaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bradshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradshaw is defending well.
O'Phoenix tries to advance to mount but Bradshaw denies him. #T1#
Bradshaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bradshaw is looking to get to half guard.
O'Phoenix mounts Bradshaw! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
O'Phoenix has control of Bradshaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradshaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bradshaw tries to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.
O'Phoenix tries to control but Bradshaw wriggling away. #T2#
Bradshaw holds of for dear life.
Bradshaw tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.
Bradshaw wants to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.#SUB#
O'Phoenix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bradshaw has eaten all the pies!
O'Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Phoenix, not yet. #SUB#
O'Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bradshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O'Phoenix is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bradshaw managing to control the position.
O'Phoenix wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
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.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Phoenix pushing down on Bradshaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradshaw is just riding it out for now. O'Phoenix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bradshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O'Phoenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Phoenix somewhat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradshaw controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
A short body shot lands from Bradshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Bradshaw has O'Phoenix pushed against the cage.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage.
O'Phoenix jumps guard but Bradshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a right hand. #BC2#
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Bradshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bradshaw darts in and clinches O'Phoenix up against the cage.
Bradshaw lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw - that landed with a thud.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.
Bradshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O'Phoenix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw lands with a right to the head. #T2##KD2#
Bradshaw lands a big uppercut and O'Phoenix is down! He's in big trouble - Bradshaw follows him to the mat!
Well, if Bradshaw 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.
O'Phoenix is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!
Bradshaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O'Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
O'Phoenix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bradshaw controlling the position easily from mount.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Bradshaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but O'Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
O'Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Bradshaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
O'Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshaw controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bradshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with O'Phoenix.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw stalling the fight.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradshaw lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends O'Phoenix's eyes rolling into the back of his head! O'Phoenix drops to his knees and Bradshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Dobson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'Phoenix's hands.
O'Phoenix has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dobson to counter with a crisp jab.
O'Phoenix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobson swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Dobson.
Dobson scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Dobson drops O'Phoenix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but O'Phoenix looks back up at him and smiles so Dobson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
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!
Dobson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O'Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
O'Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobson finish him?
Dobson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks O'Phoenix right on the button. O'Phoenix goes down! Dobson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dobson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dobson!
Michael Dobson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm downright famished!'.
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Event:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Tournament, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tournament lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament looks to land a combination but O'Phoenix avoids it well.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
O'Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
O'Phoenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tournament was covering up waiting for the punch and O'Phoenix finishes the takedown easily into guard.
O'Phoenix stopping the sweep attempt from Tournament.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Phoenix pushing down on Tournament's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O'Phoenix wants to free his trapped foot but Tournament is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Tournament is looking for a sweep. O'Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O'Phoenix is trying to control. Tournament wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O'Phoenix not doing much here.
Tournament told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tournament won't allow O'Phoenix to pass to mount.
O'Phoenix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O'Phoenix passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a guillotine from mount but Tournament is having none of it.
O'Phoenix is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tournament is in real trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Tournament showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament prevents O'Phoenix from getting a body triangle.
O'Phoenix is not going to allow Tournament to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tournament taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Montreal RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
O'Phoenix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samson's guard.#SUB2#
Samson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Phoenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samson can't keep his opponent in guard - O'Phoenix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for a kimura but Samson is defending it quite comfortably.
O'Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samson tries to get to full guard but O'Phoenix has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson moves into full guard.
Samson keeping moving, preventing O'Phoenix from controlling successfully. #T1#
O'Phoenix prevents Samson from getting back to his feet.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
O'Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Phoenix trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Samson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Samson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O'Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samson prevents O'Phoenix from moving into mount.
Samson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
O'Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
O'Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
O'Phoenix controls Samson momentarily but Samson frees himself. #T4##SUB#
O'Phoenix has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
Samson wanted to stand there but O'Phoenix had control of the position.
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Phoenix 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.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O'Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Samson wants to control from the top but O'Phoenix keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
O'Phoenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patrick O'Phoenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samson is in trouble now - O'Phoenix has advanced to mount!
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samson shrugs it off.
Samson tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.#SUB#
Samson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from O'Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for a guillotine from mount but Samson frees his head quite easily.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O'Phoenix wants to finish this one by submission but Samson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O'Phoenix.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Samson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Samson! #T2##SUB#
O'Phoenix has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
O'Phoenix wants to hit a switch here but Samson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for O'Phoenix there!
Samson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O'Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Samson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Phoenix regains half guard.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Samson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Samson seems content to control.
Samson works his way into full mount!
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
O'Phoenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O'Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
O'Phoenix is pressing down on Samson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O'Phoenix wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
O'Phoenix is trying to control the position but Samson postures up. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
Samson trying to control but O'Phoenix is working from the bottom.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick O'Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Samson instigates a clinch. #TD#
O'Phoenix pulls Samson into guard.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Samson frees his head nicely. Oh but O'Phoenix has switched to an armbar! Samson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix 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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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
O'Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Columbo counters with a nice uppercut.
O'Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbo connects with a right hand. O'Phoenix shakes it off.
O'Phoenix misses with a right hand
and O'Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Columbo.
Columbo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent O'Phoenix tumbling to the canvas! Columbo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! O'Phoenix was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Columbo!
A victorious Diego Columbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Montreal RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrozuli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O'Phoenix's half guard.#SUB2#
Petrozuli seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrozuli is trying to control. O'Phoenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Petrozuli is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Petrozuli seems to be working for a kimura but O'Phoenix defends the submission attempt.
Petrozuli is looking to take a break and control but O'Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Phoenix trying to control but Petrozuli postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Petrozuli is trying to work for a kimura but O'Phoenix is defending well.
#SUB2#
Petrozuli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O'Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Petrozuli has control of the leg.
Well, if Petrozuli 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.
Petrozuli wants to lay and pray for a moment but O'Phoenix keeps working. #SUB2#
Petrozuli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O'Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrozuli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrozuli tries to control but O'Phoenix wriggling away.
O'Phoenix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrozuli is working for a guillotine from mount but O'Phoenix frees his head quite easily.
Petrozuli prevents O'Phoenix from getting the reversal.
O'Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
O'Phoenix is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Petrozuli is working for a guillotine from mount but O'Phoenix frees his head quite easily.
O'Phoenix is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DIAMOND [IS] UNBREAKABLE, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
O'Phoenix is in all sorts of trouble here.
O'Phoenix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrozuli forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Petrozuli is looking for the choke from the back position but O'Phoenix is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Petrozuli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Petrozuli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
O'Phoenix looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Petrozuli sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! O'Phoenix taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Naruhiko takes a swing at O'Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Naruhiko stuns O'Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patrick O'Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naruhiko as he jumps to the side.
O'Phoenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O'Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naruhiko defends well and O'Phoenix ends up having to push Naruhiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O'Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet.
O'Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Naruhiko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naruhiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naruhiko stays in close to O'Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Naruhiko defends easily.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Naruhiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
O'Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naruhiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naruhiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Naruhiko is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh O'Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Naruhiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruhiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O'Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naruhiko works over O'Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces O'Phoenix's head off the mat! O'Phoenix is out! He's out! Naruhiko jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko 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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Event:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Khak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O'Phoenix back to the cage. Khak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Khak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Khak rushes O'Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Khak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Khak - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Khak.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but Khak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O'Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but Khak holds him up against the cage and eventually O'Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
O'Phoenix pulls guard. #SUB#
O'Phoenix has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Khak doesn't defend quickly enough and O'Phoenix has managed to lock this one up! Can Khak escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O'Phoenix on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Sukuma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDonaldo.
Ronaldo McDonaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McDonaldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sukuma's guard.#SUB#
McDonaldo drops back looking for a leg! Sukuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sukuma manages to kick McDonaldo off! McDonaldo jumps back into Sukuma's guard.
Sukuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonaldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McDonaldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDonaldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McDonaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
McDonaldo 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. #SUB#
McDonaldo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McDonaldo seems to have locked his on tight now - Sukuma screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McDonaldo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldo McDonaldo!
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