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Event:
Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monferand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monferand is looking to reverse the position.
Bates throws a strike aimed at the side of Monferand's head but Monferand avoids it well.
Monferand tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monferand some visible discomfort.
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
Monferand manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Monferand tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monferand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monferand wants to get back to full guard but Bates has passed into side control.
Monferand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monferand tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Monferand is defending well.
Bates lands a nice forearm strike.
Monferand taking punishment in the form of punches.
Monferand manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monferand looking for submissions off his back.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monferand wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#T2#
Bates lands strikes from half guard.
Bates wants to control but Monferand is keeping him busy.
Monferand wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Monferand moves into full guard.
Monferand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monferand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bates working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Monferand landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Monferand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monferand has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monferand throwing strikes from guard but Bates blocks nicely.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Monferand trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Bates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Bates!#REVR#
Bates wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Monferand tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Monferand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Bates preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monferand's head.
Monferand working a defensive guard here.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand wants to hit a sweep here but Bates passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Monferand there! #SUB#
Bates has control of Monferand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monferand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monferand is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Monferand tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Bates content to control rather than advance.
Monferand is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Monferand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
Monferand moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Monferand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monferand 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Monferand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monferand trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates striking off his back but it's not causing Monferand any problems.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Monferand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Monferand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Master Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates pulls Monferand in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Monferand prevents Bates from getting back to his feet.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Bates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Bates!#REVR#
Monferand pulls Bates in to control the position.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bates 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.
Bates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bates wants to free his trapped foot but Monferand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monferand is positioning himself well to prevent Bates advancing to mount.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monferand can do to turn this around?#T4#
Monferand is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monferand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Monferand is retaining full guard.
Monferand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Monferand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monferand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Monferand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
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Monferand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monferand keeps working. #T1#
Monferand wants to control but Bates postures up.
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Bates passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Monferand!
Monferand is working to get back to half guard.
Bates landing punches.
Bates scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monferand?
Bates unloading with bombs!#ROC#Monferand is rocked!
Monferand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates controlling the position easily from mount.
Monferand is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bates lands a big shot to the head and Monferand winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Master Bates! |
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Event:
Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Monferand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meredith.
Meredith misses the jab.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Meredith is quick to defend against it.
Meredith lands a jab.
Meredith throws a shot from downtown. Monferand moves away and avoids it.
Monferand attempts a counter takedown but Meredith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monferand slips under a jab from Meredith.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meredith sprawls and moves away.
Monferand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Monferand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meredith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Meredith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ted Meredith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Meredith misses the target.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meredith sprawls and moves away.
Monferand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meredith dips to his left and cracks Monferand with an uppercut!#T2#
Meredith misses with a double jab.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monferand moves out of range as Meredith strikes.
Monferand avoids the body shot from Meredith.
A big left from Meredith misses.
A combination from Meredith does no damage.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meredith sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Meredith stuns Monferand with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monferand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meredith throws out the jab.
Monferand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meredith missing with a left hand there. Monferand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monferand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meredith misses with a few strikes there.
Meredith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meredith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Monferand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Meredith is quick to defend against it.
Meredith throws a hook but Monferand blocks it.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meredith misses with a hook.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Meredith is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Meredith catches Monferand right on the button with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meredith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Meredith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Meredith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meredith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meredith throws a big shot that misses.
Meredith tests Monferand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meredith. Monferand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith throws a hook but Monferand blocks it.
Meredith misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Monferand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meredith.
Monferand ducks under a wild hook from Meredith.
Meredith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meredith scores with a jab to the body.
Monferand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meredith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Meredith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monferand manages to avoid it.
Meredith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monferand.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monferand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meredith.
Monferand ducks right into an uppercut from Meredith.
Monferand takes one on the button.
Meredith lunges at Monferand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monferand's hand. #ROC2#Monferand is rocked!#T3#
Meredith cracks Monferand with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Monferand tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Meredith pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Monferand is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Meredith!
A relieved looking Ted Meredith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Late darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Late not doing much here.
Monferand is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monferand trying to control but Late postures up.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Late trying to control the action but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Late passes to side control.
Monferand can't do much from the bottom here.
Monferand is trying to escape the position but Late is controlling the position. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a combination
#TD#
and Monferand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monferand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late wants to sweep here but Monferand controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Monferand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Late lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Monferand looking to control.
#SUB#
Monferand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Late defends it easily.
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Late wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Late looking to pass the guard.
Late stopping the sweep attempt from Monferand.
Late slips nicely into half guard.
Monferand controlling the position well. #T3#
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monferand keeps working.
Late thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monferand is trying to control but can't.
Late stalling.
Late is trying to control. Monferand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to free his trapped foot but Monferand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monferand is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Late is working for a kimura but Monferand is defending it quite comfortably.
Monferand is doing well to control the position and prevent Late from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Late has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Late controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Late trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late dominated that round.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Late lands a jab.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Monferand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Late misses with a few strikes there.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Monferand counters with a shoot takedown. Late fights it but they end up in guard.
Late is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monferand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Late has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Late finds it's way through Monferand's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Monferand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monferand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a leg kick that misses.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late lands with a straight right. Monferand didn't see that one coming.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
Late tries to bum rush Monferand with a series of wild strikes but Monferand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Late pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monferand is out of range and Late settles back down.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Late is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Monferand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monferand trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Monferand looking to pass the guard.
Late being controlled here, momentarily.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Monferand is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Late seems keen to control Monferand's posture.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!#REVB#
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monferand has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Late has passed into side control.
Late happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Late won't be happy with that.
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Monferand takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Late scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.#SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to join him on the feet.
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Late throws a series of punches but Monferand avoids them all with ease.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Monferand feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
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!
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monferand attempts a counter takedown but Late avoids it well and moves away.
Late swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Late looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monferand is one step ahead there.
Monferand is looking to pass into half guard but Late pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Late is in guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Monferand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Late throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monferand works over Late with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Late misses.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a jab but it's blocked by Monferand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monferand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
Late cracks Monferand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Late misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Monferand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Late!
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monferand is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Late is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Monferand.
Monferand winds up and cracks Late with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monferand with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monferand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Late is holding on to half guard well.
Monferand thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Late's head.
Monferand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Late trying to control from the bottom.
Late is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monferand scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Monferand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Monferand sits in half guard.
Late regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monferand.
Monferand scoring with some ground and pound.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!#REVB##SUB#
Monferand has his foot on Late's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Late works his way back into a safe position though.
Late advances to half guard.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Monferand wants to sweep but Late has passed to side control!
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Late is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Monferand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monferand wants to control but Late postures up.
Monferand tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Monferand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monferand.
#TD2#
Late looking to score a takedown here. Monferand is defending well but Late drives through and ends up in Monferand's guard.#T4#
Monferand looking for a sweep. Not yet Monferand, not yet.
Joseph Monferand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late trying to control but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Monferand trying to keep a closed guard but Late is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand can't keep his opponent in guard - Late advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Late has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Late!
A victorious Little Late 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:
Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Krasnov is looking to clinch but Monferand is avoiding it.
Krasnov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Monferand is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krasnov's half guard.
Krasnov manages to get to full guard.
Monferand stands up over Krasnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monferand tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasnov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krasnov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Monferand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krasnov on the ground.
Monferand is looking to work some ground and pound but Krasnov has wrist control.
Monferand trying to move into half guard but instead Krasnov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnov is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Monferand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand looking to control.
#SUB#
Krasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Krasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monferand seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krasnov advances to half guard. #T2#
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.
Krasnov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monferand is trying to get back to full guard.
Monferand wants to control but Krasnov is keeping busy.
Monferand is looking to improve his position.
Krasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monferand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krasnov is thwarting Monferand's attempts to control the position.
Krasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monferand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monferand tries to roll over but Krasnov keeps him under control.
Krasnov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Monferand is looking to improve his position.
Krasnov wants to take a breather but Monferand is having none of it.
Monferand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monferand gets full guard.
Monferand pulls Krasnov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasnov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monferand looking to control but Krasnov passes into half guard.
Monferand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monferand is not content to let Krasnov control the position.
Krasnov thows a huge punch but Monferand dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Monferand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krasnov.
Krasnov is looking to take a break and control but Monferand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monferand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krasnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monferand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monferand tries to get out of the position.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krasnov wants to take a breather but Monferand is having none of it.
Krasnov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monferand trying to hold on to Krasnov's head to control him but Krasnov postures up.
Monferand is not content to let Krasnov control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monferand wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasilij Krasnov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Krasnov does no damage.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Krasnov is quick to defend against it.
Monferand looks to throw the jab but Krasnov is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Krasnov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monferand needs to keep his hands up - Krasnov had a free shot at his head there.
Monferand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilij Krasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monferand thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krasnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krasnov looks to land a right hand but Monferand moved out of range.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Krasnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monferand.
#TD#
Monferand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krasnov quickly recovers to half guard.
Krasnov trying to hold on to Monferand's head to control him but Monferand postures up.
Krasnov is not content to let Monferand control the position.
Monferand is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monferand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krasnov is looking for a sweep. Monferand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monferand working the head and body with strikes.
Monferand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krasnov has hold of Monferand's hands but Monferand slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monferand trying to control from Krasnov's half guard. Krasnov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Monferand connects with a couple of short punches.
Monferand throws a big right hand that misses.
Krasnov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Krasnov 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.
Monferand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monferand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krasnov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.
Monferand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasnov is keeping the position for now.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Krasnov controls Monferand momentarily but Monferand frees himself.
Krasnov keeping moving, preventing Monferand from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monferand's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krasnov 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.
Monferand distracts Krasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krasnov striking off his back but it's not causing Monferand any problems.
Monferand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monferand trying to control but Krasnov is working from the bottom.
Krasnov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monferand trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand lands a couple of elbows.
Monferand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monferand wants to pass the guard but Krasnov is keeping the position.
Krasnov trying to control the position.
Monferand postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Krasnov is rocked!
Monferand distracts Krasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krasnov is still in real trouble! Can Monferand finish him?
Monferand gets to his feet and stands over Krasnov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Krasnov felt that one! Monferand unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Krasnov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Monferand! |
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Event:
Highland 145
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Monferand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marmot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monferand is in Marmot 's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Monferand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Monferand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monferand won't allow Marmot to sweep him here.
Monferand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marmot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marmot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monferand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marmot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monferand's guard. #REVB#
Monferand controls Marmot momentarily but Marmot frees himself. #SUB#
Monferand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monferand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marmot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monferand has managed to get both his arms back between Marmot 's legs - danger averted.
Marmot trying to control the position.
#T1#
Monferand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marmot 's head.
Monferand scoring with some ground and pound.
Monferand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marmot on the ground.
Monferand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marmot keeping moving, preventing Monferand from controlling successfully.
Marmot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monferand is looking to work some ground and pound but Marmot has wrist control.
Monferand postures up and lands a big shot to Marmot 's brow.
Monferand landing with the ground and pound.
Marmot looks winded!
Marmot controlling Monferand's posture.
Monferand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Monferand throws a big elbow that misses.
Monferand throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monferand lands a couple of digs.
Monferand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marmot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monferand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Marmot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Marmot !#REVB#
Marmot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monferand works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Monferand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marmot defends it easily.
Marmot won't allow Monferand to sweep him here. #SUB#
Monferand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Monferand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marmot escapes and throws Monferand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monferand struggling a bit here.
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Monferand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Monferand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Marmot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monferand tries to roll over but Marmot keeps him under control.#T4#
Marmot is trying to control. Monferand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marmot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marmot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marmot controlling the action here.
Monferand is looking to control Marmot 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monferand avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monferand has a hand on Marmot 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marmot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Monferand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Monferand will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marmot slips a straight right by Monferand.
Monferand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Monferand feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Marmot keeps moving.
Marmot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monferand postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Marmot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marmot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monferand landing some decent shots from guard.
Joseph Monferand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monferand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marmot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monferand is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monferand throws a big right hand that misses.
Marmot controlling the position.
Marmot is breathing heavily.#T1#
Monferand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marmot 's head.#ROC#Marmot is rocked!
Monferand arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Marmot 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Monferand! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monferand.
#TD2#
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monferand wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Monferand trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Monferand is positioning himself well to prevent Bishop advancing to mount.
Monferand trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monferand tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Monferand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Monferand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monferand gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Monferand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monferand pulls Bishop in close to prevent any damage.
Monferand 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.#SUB#
Monferand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monferand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monferand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monferand.
Monferand throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Monferand has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage.
Monferand is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Monferand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Monferand is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Monferand looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bishop is defending well. Monferand quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bishop has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Monferand celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Monferand! |
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