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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermaine Howard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Howard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howard is proving hard to escape from.
Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard has his hands on Washington's head, controlling the position.
Washington distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howard is striking but Washington is not phased and passes to half guard.
Howard trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Howard pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington prevents Howard from improving his position.
Washington wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Howard is trying to control but Washington passes into side control!
Howard tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Washington wants to stand up but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington stands up from half guard.
Washington rushes Howard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Howard keeps him there for the moment.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard looks gassed!
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Howard's takedown attempt.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Washington checks the leg kick.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Frankie Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Howard.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard looking to control.
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Howard trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Howard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
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.
Howard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howard working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Washington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Howard lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye.
Howard tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Washington tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard misses with a knee to the head.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankie Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Howard.
Howard blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Washington rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howard has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard wants the takedown. Washington is fighting it off but Howard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Washington's guard against the cage.
Howard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Howard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington trying to control here.
Howard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Howard eventually gives up the hold.
Howard stands up out of the half guard.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington scores with a takedown into Howard's guard.
Howard controlling the position.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Howard has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Washington is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Washington!
Howard wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Jermaine Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington is trying to stand.
Washington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard moves to back control.
Howard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Howard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Howard controlling the position well here. Washington rolled but Howard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Washington has been cut.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jermaine Howard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Howard throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Howard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Washington pulls guard successfully.
Howard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howard has picked Washington up and slammed him! Washington can't keep hold of the triangle and Howard manages to pass to side control!
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Howard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Howard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Howard wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Washington tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howard content just to control the position here.
Howard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Washington is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Howard avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington taking shots to the head.
Howard wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Washington wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
Washington wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Washington tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington is working to get back to half guard.
Washington wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Washington can't escape the position.
Howard looking to finish Washington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Washington!
Washington wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard punching from mount but Washington doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vade Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Train has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Train has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vade Steamboat's chin.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vade Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Train!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Steamboat with that takedown attempt.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt - Train sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Train clinches with his opponent.
Steamboat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Train avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vade Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train lands a nice hook to Steamboat's body. Steamboat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Train fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steamboat manages to avoid it.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Train will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train scores with a body shot.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Train is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steamboat checks a leg kick.
Steamboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Train's waist but Train gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamboat off to one side.
Steamboat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Train manages to avoid it.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Train is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Train circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat takes a swing at Train's ribcage but misses.
Mike Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Train is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steamboat.
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.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Train wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steamboat misses with a wild combination.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steamboat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steamboat swinging wilding here.
Steamboat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Train.
Steamboat tries to clinch there but Train circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Train as Steamboat shoots in.
Train just misses with a punch to the body.
Train throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Train keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steamboat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Train is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steamboat rather than just go for the knockout.
Steamboat has a takedown stuffed.
Steamboat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Train sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Train misses with a hook to the body
so Steamboat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Train keeping moving, preventing Steamboat from controlling successfully.
Steamboat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Train looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Train looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Train!
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Train looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steamboat is avoiding damage well.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Train wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
Train tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Train cracks Steamboat with a big right hand but Steamboat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steamboat regains half guard.
Train wants to stand up but Steamboat has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steamboat throws a sloppy body shot
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Train.
Train wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Train tries to land a front kick but Steamboat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steamboat clinches but Train breaks the clinch
and Train counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train takes a swing at Steamboat's ribcage but misses.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Train counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Train.
Steamboat tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vade Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Train connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat has his takedown stuffed
enabling Train to counter with a crisp jab.
Train throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steamboat counters with a single leg into guard. Train didn't expect that.
Steamboat is standing up over Train. Train looks to escape but Steamboat dives into side control.
Train tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Train, who protects the arm well.
Train is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steamboat is controlling him well.
Steamboat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train is looking to regain half guard here but Steamboat keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train has control of an arm but Steamboat manages to advance to Steamboat's back!
Steamboat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Train is trying to break free.
Steamboat is trying to stick to Train's back but Train is turning into Steamboat. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steamboat's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Train.
Steamboat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Train scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Train has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steamboat is proving hard to escape from.
Train is working Steamboat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steamboat wants to sweep but no luck.
Steamboat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Train regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steamboat pushing down on Train's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Train manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steamboat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Train dives on top into guard.
Train avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but Train pushes his legs off easily.
Steamboat looking for a sweep. Not yet Steamboat, not yet.
Train postures up in Steamboat's guard and throws a big left but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat has his foot on Train's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Train works his way back into a safe position though.
Steamboat has a closed guard, preventing Train from standing up.
Train missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Train passes Steamboat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Train slips a nice elbow through Steamboat's hands, connecting with Steamboat's forehead.
Steamboat wants to get back to full guard but Train has mounted him!
Train with good strikes from the mount here!
Steamboat is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Train is working for a guillotine from mount but Steamboat frees his head quite easily.
Oh Steamboat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat can't escape the position.
Steamboat seems to have got his legs back now.
Train can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steamboat is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steamboat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steamboat!
Steamboat wants to control from the top but Train keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Train will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Train counters with a slapping leg kick.
Train throws a leg kick but Steamboat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steamboat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Train is looking to improve his position.
Steamboat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Train throws up some feeble strikes from the bottom. Steamboat smiles and locks on to an arm, pivoting beautifully as he drops to the side for an armbar. Train tries momentarily to escape but he knows he's done and taps furiously to avoid injury. Confident submission skills displayed there by Steamboat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vade Steamboat!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Subatoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subatoi has chosen Like A Surgeon By Weird Al Yankovic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karsten Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karsten Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Subatoi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subatoi shoots in but no luck this time.
Black throws a series of punches but Subatoi avoids them all with ease.
Black throws a series of punches but Subatoi avoids them all with ease.
A jab-cross combination lands for Black and sends Subatoi crashing to the mat! Black follows him down to the mat - Subatoi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Subatoi is rocked!
It looks like Julian Subatoi has been cut.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Subatoi is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black 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.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subatoi taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Subatoi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black slips a nice elbow through Subatoi's hands, connecting with Subatoi's forehead.
Subatoi looks gassed!
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Subatoi is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black uses his free foot to push down on Subatoi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Subatoi.
The referee warns Subatoi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black with shots to the head and body - Subatoi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Subatoi looks a forlorn figure.
Black looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Subatoi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Subatoi taking shots to the head.
Subatoi wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Subatoi?
Black lands a heavy elbow.
Black scoring with strikes but Subatoi is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Black.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Black pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Subatoi is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subatoi on the ground.
Subatoi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Subatoi can't escape the position.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Black goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Subatoi is on top in guard.
Subatoi trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Subatoi!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Black! Subatoi is hurt baaadly! Black is firing away with more strikes - Subatoi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karsten Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Guerilla Radio by RATM as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Hardcastle!
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 Smith!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Hardcastle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith thows a huge punch but Hardcastle dodges it nicely.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is taking a breather. Hardcastle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith wants to take a breather but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardcastle wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle is looking to escape.
Hardcastle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is taking a breather. Hardcastle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith is looking to stall here but Hardcastle recovers full guard.
Hardcastle being controlled here, momentarily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcastle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Hardcastle is trying to stall.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hardcastle on that attempt.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardcastle wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Hardcastle 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 wants to pass the guard but Hardcastle is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Hardcastle to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hardcastle keeps moving.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hardcastle is keeping the position.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardcastle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcastle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardcastle looking to stall.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardcastle is looking to escape.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Hardcastle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Smith pushes down on Hardcastle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardcastle pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardcastle keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcastle closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Hardcastle pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardcastle looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Hardcastle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardcastle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Hardcastle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardcastle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardcastle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hardcastle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hardcastle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smith goes down! Can Hardcastle finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Hardcastle from standing up.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hardcastle finish him?
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardcastle gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcastle tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Matt Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Hardcastle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardcastle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hardcastle's guard now.
Hardcastle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Hardcastle is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardcastle kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Hardcastle shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardcastle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardcastle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardcastle wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has his foot on Hardcastle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardcastle works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hardcastle is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardcastle tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Hardcastle won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardcastle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hardcastle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardcastle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardcastle has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardcastle won't be happy with that.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hardcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardcastle, who protects the arm well.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardcastle keeps working.
Hardcastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Hardcastle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Hardcastle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardcastle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardcastle.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardcastle closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcastle looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hardcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardcastle takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips a jab from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardcastle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Hardcastle.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bones tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Bones is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Bones wants to clinch.
Bones tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karl Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
Bones wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bones wants to clinch.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Bones tries to clinch up.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Bones tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis is trying for a kimura here. Bones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lewis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Lewis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Race Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Countdown to Insanity - H-Blockx. The key to victory for Dave Zero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Race Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Zero misses.
Zero tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zero is looking to escape.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Zero gets back to full guard.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
Zero wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zero won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Zero taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zero some visible discomfort.
Zero is rocked!
Zero dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zero tries to improve position but can't.
Zero stops Williams from passing to mount.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams prevents Zero from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zero clinches but Williams breaks the clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Zero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zero is looking to escape.
Williams is pressing down on Zero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zero is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is working for a kimura but Zero is defending it quite comfortably.
Zero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks the strikes from Zero.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Zero is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Zero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Zero gets full guard.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams cracks Zero with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Williams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Williams cracks Zero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Zero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Williams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Zero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Zero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zero seems to have got his legs back now.
Zero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands an elbow.
Zero stops Williams from passing to mount.
Zero throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Race Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Zero, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Zero against the cage but Zero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zero is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Zero.
Zero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zero.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dave Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Race Williams.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Zero tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zero!
Zero wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams working Zero over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zero gets back to half guard.
Williams wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zero is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Zero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Zero sits in half guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams is trying to control the position but Zero postures up.
Williams wants to sweep here but Zero controlling him for the moment.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zero's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zero 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.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Zero lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
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!
Zero lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Williams hold on?!
Williams is rocked!
Zero landing with strikes.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Zero finish him?
Zero lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Williams hold on?!
Zero scores with punches and elbows.
Williams is covering up but some of the strikes from Zero are getting through and doing damage.
Zero has Williams flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Zero throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Williams!
The referee is taking a good look at Williams as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zero!
Zero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Williams.
Williams won't enjoy being in this position. Zero looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Williams is tapping - it's over boys! Zero picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Zero!
Dave Zero is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Granite By Pendulum. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Damon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Damon shoots in.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Damon.
Damon wants to clinch.
Damon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a right hand that Damon ducks under and follows up with a left that Damon also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Damon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Damon!
Sean Damon is the new heavyweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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