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WFC 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Marksman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Poika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Marksman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaska Poika!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika lands the left hand.
Marksman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marksman shoots for a double leg takedown but Poika sprawls well. He's pushed Marksman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marksman shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Poika.
Marksman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marksman throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jaska Poika has been cut.
Marksman tries to clinch but Poika moves out of range.
Poika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marksman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poika scores with a decent looking hook.
Marksman slips a jab and a cross from Poika.
Poika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marksman lands with an overhand left.
Marksman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poika, as that shot connected.
Marksman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaska Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Marksman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Marksman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poika dips to his left and cracks Marksman with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Marksman or perhaps it was just good defense by Poika which made him look bad.
Marksman is breathing heavily.
Poika cracks Marksman with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Poika both land. Nice combination.
Poika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marksman's head backwards.
Poika scores with a nice strike.
Marksman shoots in for a double leg but Poika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poika ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poika connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Poika.
Poika connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poika.
Poika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marksman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poika misses with a combination
and Marksman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika is trying to stand back up but Marksman is controlling him
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
Marksman prevents Poika from standing back up.
Poika taking some punishment here, with Marksman in his half guard.
Marksman uses his free foot to push down on Poika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poika.
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
Marksman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Marksman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Jaska Poika's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Poika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Marksman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vijur Sabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk This Way. Syd Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vijur Sabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Syd Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sabian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Sabian blocks with his arms.
Sabian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabian decides to pull guard.
Sabian 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.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Sabian 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.
Sabian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabian postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sabian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sabian controlling him for the moment.
Sabian wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Sabian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith passes Sabian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sabian lands with a few short shots to the body.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabian manages to get to full guard.
Smith works over Sabian with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sabian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sabian passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sabian is breathing heavily.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Sabian prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabian lands strikes from half guard.
Sabian wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sabian prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Sabian postures up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabian blocks the strikes from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sabian blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sabian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sabian's back!
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sabian to escape the position.
Sabian is rocked!
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sabian hold on?!
Oh Sabian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands shots from the back.
Smith looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sabian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Syd Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Lotvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roller Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapio Lotvonen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotvonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lotvonen pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lotvonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lotvonen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gracie covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Lotvonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Seaste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Seaste!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kjellstrom.
Seaste scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kjellstrom wants to control but Seaste postures up.
Kjellstrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seaste's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kjellstrom is staying active underneath Seaste, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kjellstrom tries to roll over but Seaste keeps him under control.
Kjellstrom looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seaste passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kjellstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kjellstrom is not content to let Seaste control the position.
Kjellstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Kjellstrom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaste is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kjellstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kjellstrom is trying to control but can't.
Kjellstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Seaste stops Kjellstrom from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Seaste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seaste closes the distance and clinches.
Seaste has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kjellstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kjellstrom wants to break free but Seaste has control.
Kjellstrom manages to break the clinch.
Seaste closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kjellstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Seaste looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kjellstrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seaste looks gassed!
Kjellstrom gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kjellstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seaste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kjellstrom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Seaste is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kjellstrom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Seaste's back instead.
Kjellstrom has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seaste has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kjellstrom is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Seaste has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kjellstrom doesn't have the hooks in and Seaste manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seaste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kjellstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seaste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kjellstrom looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Seaste is defending well. Kjellstrom quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Seaste has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kjellstrom celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jigoro Kane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Cross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kane. That one must have hurt.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Cross is rocked!
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crack! Kane connects with the perfect overhand right and Cross falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jigoro Kane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Espino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosco Espino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaFleche as he jumps to the side.
LaFleche throws a leg kick but Espino moved away.
LaFleche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Espino could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Espino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espino tries to stand but LaFleche is controlling from the bottom.
LaFleche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Espino's guard.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleche preventing the sweep.
Espino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Espino is looking to stand back up but LaFleche counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Espino.
LaFleche trying to control the position but Espino is working away.
Espino is being controlled here.
LaFleche scoring with punches and elbows.
LaFleche lands a few punches from side control.
Espino is rocked!
LaFleche is looking to take a break and control but Espino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Espino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche lands a nice forearm strike.
Espino is looking for a sweep.
LaFleche lands an elbow.
Espino is working to avoid the ground and pound but LaFleche connects with a decent elbow.
Espino is breathing heavily.
LaFleche is putting a hurting on Espino here, landing some big shots from side control.
LaFleche is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Espino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LaFleche connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Espino some visible discomfort.
Espino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaFleche lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Espino down.
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!
LaFleche takes a little break here. Espino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Espino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LaFleche regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaFleche manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Espino is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espino regains half guard.
LaFleche 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.
Espino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Espino.
LaFleche looking to pass the guard.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Espino.
LaFleche is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LaFleche tries to free his leg and advance position but Espino is retaining full guard.
LaFleche chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFleche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LaFleche working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Espino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaFleche lands an elbow.
Espino is trying to control LaFleche's posture but LaFleche avoids it.
LaFleche connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Espino some visible discomfort.
LaFleche grinds an elbow into Espino's temple.
LaFleche scores with punches from side control.
LaFleche lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaFleche working the ground and pound from side control.
LaFleche is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Espino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Espino is looking for a sweep.
LaFleche in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaFleche happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espino gets back to half guard.
Espino is looking for a sweep. LaFleche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Espino moves into full guard.
Espino keeping full guard, as LaFleche tries to pass.
LaFleche preventing the sweep.
Espino pulls LaFleche in to control the position.
Espino wants to sweep here but LaFleche controlling him for the moment.
Espino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Espino.
Espino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg LaFleche dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Espino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LaFleche lands a decent punch to the body there.
Espino drops back looking for a leg! LaFleche is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFleche manages to kick Espino off! Espino jumps back into LaFleche's guard.
LaFleche is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greg LaFleche has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaFleche looking for a sweep. Not yet LaFleche, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaFleche can do anything to dispel that myth.
Espino 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.
Espino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LaFleche is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LaFleche has escaped and now he's on top!
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Espino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleche sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Espino's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espino tries to get to full guard but LaFleche has control of the leg.
LaFleche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Espino has hold of LaFleche's hands but LaFleche slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LaFleche wants to work for an arm triangle but Espino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFleche.
LaFleche trying to control the pace.
Espino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LaFleche scores with a couple of nice shots.
LaFleche is looking to take a break and control but Espino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaFleche is looking for a kimura here.
LaFleche trying to control from half guard but Espino is working away.
Espino won't allow LaFleche to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from LaFleche.
The fighters are battling for position here. Espino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Espino has momentary wrist control but LaFleche slips an elbow through the middle.
Espino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Espino is trying to keep LaFleche in close.
LaFleche wants to pass the guard but Espino is keeping the position.
Espino throws his legs up looking for a submission but LaFleche uses it to pass to side control.
Espino manages to work his way to half guard, despite LaFleche's best efforts.
Espino wants to improve his position but LaFleche is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Espino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Espino wants to get back to his feet but LaFleche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Espino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LaFleche 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaFleche working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaFleche trying to control but Espino is working from the bottom.
LaFleche cracks Espino with a solid left hand.
LaFleche advances position into side control!
LaFleche cracks Espino with a big right hand but Espino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Espino tries to improve position but can't.
Espino on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Espino tries to improve position but can't.
Espino is working hard here to advance position.
LaFleche grinds an elbow into Espino's temple.
LaFleche stands up.
Espino wants to clinch up but LaFleche keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by LaFleche or perhaps it was just good defense by Espino which made him look bad.
Espino 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.
LaFleche throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Espino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Espino wants to get up but he can't break LaFleche's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LaFleche wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Espino passes LaFleche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LaFleche is trying to get back to full guard.
Espino is keen to just control but LaFleche is a slippery customer.
LaFleche preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleche wants to get back to full guard.
LaFleche is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaFleche lands with a few short shots to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Espino shoots and misses
and LaFleche decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Espino's guard.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Espino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleche sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Espino's guard.
LaFleche takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LaFleche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaFleche seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaFleche landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaFleche passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Espino!
Espino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFleche winds up and cracks Espino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Espino regains full guard. Nicely done.
LaFleche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFleche stops Espino from standing up.
LaFleche sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LaFleche is working Espino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Espino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Espino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaFleche is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espino keeping moving, preventing LaFleche from controlling successfully.
LaFleche looking to pass the guard.
Espino wants to stand and escape but LaFleche is having none of it.
LaFleche scoring with some ground and pound.
LaFleche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Espino kicks LaFleche off and gets to his feet.
LaFleche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaFleche throws a leg kick that misses.
Espino with a poor takedown
and LaFleche changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Espino senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! LaFleche is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Greg LaFleche!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Patty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lava has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Patty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Lava!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lava throws a looping overhand right but Patty ducks down to avoid it.
Lava stuffs the takedown attempt from Patty. Patty gets slowly back to his feet.
Patty looks for a takedown but Lava sprawls well.
Lava throws a push kick but Patty slaps the foot to one side.
Patty fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Patty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lava throws the left hand but Patty avoids the punch easily.
Lava cracks Patty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lava misses with a wild combination.
Lava lands a jab to the head.
Lava looks to score with a jab to the body but Patty is just out of range.
Lava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lava misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patty avoids the head kick by Lava.
Patty slips under a jab.
Remy Lava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lava has Patty up against the cage in a clinch.
Lava breaks the clinch.
Lava bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Patty is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lava!
A big left from Lava misses.
Lava lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patty looks for a takedown but Lava sprawls well.
Lava pushes Patty up against the cage in a clinch.
Lava prevents the takedown attempt.
Lava will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patty up against the cage.
Lava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Patty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patty tries to move into range but Lava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patty is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patty moves forwards but Lava connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Patty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lava drops Patty with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lava follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Lava!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis comes to the cage accompanied by Toxicity. Steve Francis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Hollywood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Francis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis fails to land the takedown.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Francis feints and as Hollywood raises his hands in defense, Francis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollywood controls Francis momentarily but Francis frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis thows a big elbow that misses.
Hollywood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francis throwing strikes but missing.
Francis passes into half guard.
Francis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hollywood looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollywood sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Francis to the ground! Hollywood dives into full mount looking to finish!
Francis is rocked!
It looks like Steve Francis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Francis is looking to improve his position but Hollywood isn't that keen on the idea.
Hollywood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis is trying to reverse the position but instead Hollywood has taken his back - oops!
Francis staying busy and making it hard for Hollywood to control.
Francis breaks Hollywood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hollywood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react.
Francis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood throws out a powerful jab.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense.
Francis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hollywood finds it's way round the side to connect with Francis's head.
Hollywood stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollywood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whack! Hollywood lands a heavy head kick that drops Francis. The ref tackles Hollywood to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Francis was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). David Hollywood! David Hollywood retains his light heavyweight title!
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