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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Freese (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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185 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samoa Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freese finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Freese sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freese staying out of range there.
Samoa Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Freese.
It looks like Samoa Joe has been cut.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freese.
Nice defenses there by Freese.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Freese sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freese circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samoa Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freese avoids it really well and circles away.
Freese punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Freese counters with a straight right hand.
Freese throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe wants to clinch up but Freese keeps it at a distance.
Freese throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freese pushes a forearm under Joe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Freese!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Schecter Engl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engl comes to the cage accompanied by Trafalgar - Requiem for the Last King. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Schecter Engl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Engl's ribs.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zak Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engl's guard.
Engl keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engl is keeping the position for now.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
I looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zak Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Engl sprawls well.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Engl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Engl is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engl wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson controlling Engl's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Engl from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engl is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Engl stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Engl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Engl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Engl has wrist control.
Engl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Engl is breathing heavily.
Anderson cracks Engl with a solid left hand.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Engl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Engl has wrist control.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Engl enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Engl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Engl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zak Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Engl off the cage and back into rage.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Engl to the mat! Engl manages to get full guard.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Engl some visible discomfort.
Engl on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zak Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Engl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Engl is being controlled here.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anderson slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Engl is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zak Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retep Imaginary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Lauzon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Retep Imaginary's chin.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Retep Imaginary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Imaginary!
Imaginary is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action.
Lauzon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Imaginary has his hands clasped together but Lauzon breaks the hold and Imaginary is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Lauzon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Nygma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirius Sorbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygma comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train by Ozzy Ozbourne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Nygma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sirius Sorbit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygma digs a good hook to Sorbit's body.
Nygma throws a series of punches but Sorbit avoids them all with ease.
Sorbit misses with a right hand
enabling Nygma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorbit misses with a lunging right hand
and Nygma counters with a nice body shot.
Nygma lands a right hook to the body.
Sorbit 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.
Sorbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Nygma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nygma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nygma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sorbit works over Nygma with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorbit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nygma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nygma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sorbit is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorbit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nygma has wrist control.
Sorbit trying to control but Nygma is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sorbit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nygma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Nygma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nygma lands with a good body shot.
Sorbit looks gassed!
Sorbit tries to clinch but Nygma is having none of it.
Nygma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Sirius Sorbit has been cut.
Sorbit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nygma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorbit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edward Nygma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygma cracks Sorbit with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygma works Sorbit's body with a nice hook.
Sorbit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nygma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sorbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorbit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nygma to score with a decent uppercut.
Nygma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorbit backs up against the cage.
Nygma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nygma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorbit backs up against the cage.
Nygma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sorbit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nygma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Nygma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Sorbit.
Nygma throws a combination. Sorbit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sorbit needs to keep his hands up - Nygma had a free shot at his head there.
Danga de danga de dang - Nygma scores with a four punch combination!
Sorbit is rocked!
That has opened up Sirius Sorbit's cut even more.
Nygma lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorbit tries for a takedown but Nygma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nygma connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sorbit! He's out on his feet! Nygma rushes in and drops Sorbit with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Nygma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Westhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and micheal jai white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). micheal jai white has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vince Westhaven's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Westhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, micheal jai white!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westhaven clinches with his opponent.
Westhaven jumps into guard, dragging jai white to the mat.
jai white stopping the sweep attempt from Westhaven.
jai white wants to pass the guard but Westhaven is keeping the position.
Westhaven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
jai white got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westhaven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jai white has managed to get both his arms back between Westhaven's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westhaven keeping moving, preventing jai white from controlling successfully.
Westhaven has an active guard here but jai white has managed to pass into half guard.
jai white decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jai white.
jai white gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westhaven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westhaven.
jai white goes for a takedown attempt but Westhaven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vince Westhaven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of micheal jai white.
Westhaven throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westhaven.
Westhaven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jai white, pushing him back against the cage.
Westhaven has jai white pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven breaks from the clinch.
Westhaven doesn't succeed with the takedown
and jai white counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Westhaven is breathing heavily.
jai white looks for the body kick but Westhaven saw that one coming.
jai white changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westhaven tries to avoid it but jai white manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westhaven to the ground. Westhaven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
jai white changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Westhaven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
jai white moves into full mount!
Westhaven is wriggling around trying to escape.
jai white throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Westhaven has his hands clasped together but jai white breaks the hold and Westhaven is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by jai white!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). micheal jai white!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Skoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Volim Sarajevo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Skoro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buckknuckle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skoro is aware though and is defending well.
Buckknuckle has his foot on Skoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Skoro pushes down on Buckknuckle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buckknuckle is pressing down on Skoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buckknuckle wants to sweep here but Skoro controlling him for the moment.
Skoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckknuckle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skoro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buckknuckle dives on top into guard.
Skoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckknuckle.
Skoro looking for a guillotine here but Buckknuckle defends easily.
Buckknuckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Buckknuckle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Skoro has tightened it up now! Buckknuckle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alen Skoro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Engbloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry's entrance music is Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix). A fine choice. Chuck Perry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Engbloom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engbloom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Engbloom counters with a single leg into guard. Perry didn't expect that.
Engbloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Engbloom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engbloom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engbloom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engbloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.
Engbloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engbloom has managed to get both his arms back between Perry's legs - danger averted.
Perry looking to control.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Engbloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engbloom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engbloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engbloom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Engbloom wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Engbloom!
Engbloom is looking to get to half guard.
Perry landing strikes from the mount and Engbloom is in trouble!
Perry jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Engbloom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Engbloom struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom is looking to regain half guard here but Perry keeps moving and retains side control.
Engbloom trying to control but Perry flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engbloom manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perry's guard. Nice work there by Engbloom.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perry wants to control but Engbloom is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom tries to get to full guard but Perry has control of the leg.
Engbloom wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perry trying to pass the guard but Engbloom defending well.
Engbloom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Engbloom moves into full guard.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Engbloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engbloom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Engbloom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engbloom gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engbloom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perry uses his free foot to push down on Engbloom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Engbloom.
Engbloom is squirming around, avoiding Perry's attempts to control the action.
Perry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Engbloom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Perry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Perry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Engbloom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Perry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Engbloom manages to get himself to full guard.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Engbloom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry is pushing down on Engbloom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Engbloom is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry prevents Engbloom from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry stalling away here and it's allowed Engbloom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Engbloom keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Engbloom is trying to keep Perry in close.
Engbloom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perry tries to stand but Engbloom is controlling from the bottom.
Engbloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perry defends it easily.
Perry trying to control but Engbloom is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Engbloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engbloom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engbloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perry defends it easily.
Perry is pushing down on Engbloom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Engbloom is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perry works his way into side control.
Perry working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Engbloom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perry controlling from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Engbloom can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Engbloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engbloom tries to improve position but can't.
Engbloom regains half guard.
Engbloom wants to control but Perry passes into side.
Engbloom is not content to let Perry control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom looking for a sweep but Perry has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Engbloom is trying to escape the mount.
Engbloom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Perry dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Engbloom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry rushes Engbloom and presses him up against the cage.
Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engbloom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry throws a body punch but Engbloom moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry looks for the body kick but Engbloom saw that one coming.
Engbloom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Engbloom sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry darts in trying to clinch
and Engbloom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perry won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Engbloom.
Engbloom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perry, who protects the arm well.
Engbloom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Engbloom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Perry to regain full guard.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Engbloom is proving a slippery customer.
Engbloom postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Engbloom throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
Engbloom throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Engbloom wants to control but Perry passes easily into half guard.
Engbloom trying to hold on to Perry's head to control him but Perry postures up.
Perry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom is looking to control Perry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Engbloom avoid being mounted?
Engbloom wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
Perry passes into side control, despite Engbloom's attempt to control the position.
Engbloom manages to get back to half guard.
Perry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Engbloom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Engbloom.
Chuck Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perry trying to control but Engbloom is working from the bottom.
Engbloom has his foot on Perry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perry works his way back into a safe position though.
Engbloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perry defends well.
Engbloom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engbloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engbloom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perry has passed into half guard!
Engbloom tries to get to full guard but Perry has control of the leg.
Klaus Engbloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry trying to control from half guard but Engbloom is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klaus Engbloom.
Well Perry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Perry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Grillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Ryan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Jason Grillz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Grillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xander Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grillz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Grillz sprawls well.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Grillz counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grillz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grillz lands with a nice body punch.
Grillz leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jason Grillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Ryan.
Grillz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grillz stuffs the takedown.
Ryan looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Grillz - just one landing.
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grillz cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grillz. Grillz obviously looking to wear him down.
Grillz scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grillz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Grillz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryan eats them both and turns towards Grillz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grillz.
Grillz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grillz lands a head shot.
Jason Grillz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grillz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grillz throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan is rocked!
Grillz lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into rage.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grillz finish him?
Grillz scores with a nice strike.
Ryan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grillz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryan.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grillz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grillz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan moves forwards but Grillz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grillz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ryan right on the button. Ryan goes down! Grillz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Grillz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Grillz!
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