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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hamlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Colonel Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Hamlet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamlet misses with a wild combination.
Mustard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard closes the distance and clinches up with Hamlet, looking for a takedown. Mustard pushes Hamlet against the cage but Hamlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mustard misses with a takedown attempt - Hamlet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mustard fails with the takedown.
Mustard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamlet's waist but Hamlet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustard off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mustard has a takedown stuffed.
Hamlet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamlet misses with the combination.
Mustard fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamlet misses with a wild combination.
Hamlet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamlet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustard on the side of the head.
That's four 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.
Hamlet misses with a few strikes there.
Mustard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mustard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mustard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustard thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hamlet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamlet misses with the combination.
Hamlet lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustard's head.
Mustard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamlet is fending him off so far but Mustard persists. Nope, Hamlet circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Hamlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamlet pinned against the cage. Hamlet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamlet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mustard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mustard tries to bench press Hamlet off him but Hamlet keeps the position.
Mustard sneaks back into half guard.
Hamlet wants to take a breather but Mustard is having none of it.
Mustard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mustard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hamlet has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mustard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hamlet is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mustard pulls down on the head and he's put Hamlet to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colonel Mustard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Keller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Keller!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge dodges the punch combination from Keller.
Bridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bridge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keller's guard.
Keller has one foot on Bridge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bridge closes the distance and clinches.
Bridge keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bridge.
Bridge jumps guard but Keller stands there with Bridge around his waist. Bridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bridge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bridge stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller kicks off Bridge and gets to his feet.
Bridge throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Bridge shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
Bridge looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridge counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keller's guard now.
Bridge throwing strikes but missing.
Keller is looking to stand up but Bridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Bridge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bridge, into his guard.
Bridge is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bridge.
Bridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridge counters by clinching up.
Bridge breaks from the clinch.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridge feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, Bridge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller has his feet on Bridge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Keller misses with an uppercut.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bridge.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Bridge keeps him there for the moment.
Keller can't break the clinch.
Bridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keller smiles and moves away.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Bridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Keller wants to stand up but Bridge is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller misses with a head kick.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Dwayne Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dwayne Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller cracks Bridge with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like John Bridge has been cut.
Keller looks to land a combination but Bridge avoids it well.
Keller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Bridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
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.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bridge misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Keller throws a series of punches but Bridge avoids them all with ease.
Keller lands a nice shot to the body.
Bridge is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Bridge moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridge has him pressed against the cage.
Bridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keller prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller breaks the clinch.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridge throws and elbow that misses. Keller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bridge's guard. Nice move by Keller!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge trying to strike off his back.
Bridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keller's guard.
Bridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Bridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller pushes Bridge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keller misses with the combination.
Keller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bridge dodges the punch combination from Keller.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bridge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bridge is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller throws a series of punches but Bridge avoids them all with ease.
John Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller misses with a combination
and Bridge counters with a takedown into side control.
Bridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keller is trying to buck Bridge off.
Bridge swings around for an armbar but Keller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bridge's guard.
Bridge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bridge is looking for a sweep. Keller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge manages to get to full guard.
Bridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bridge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keller uses it to pass to side control.
Keller stands up and beckons Bridge to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keller counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bridge!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Bridge misses.
Bridge has his takedown stuffed
and Keller counters with a left and a right that hurts Bridge! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Keller jumps into full mount!
Oh Bridge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keller is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keller thows a body kick. Bridge tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Dwayne Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Bridge.
Bridge keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridge breaks from the clinch.
Bridge avoids the head kick by Keller.
Bridge misses with a takedown
and Keller counters with a three punch combo that has Bridge backing up. Bridge nods at Keller to acknowledge the strikes.
Bridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridge moves into the clinch.
Bridge is working for takedown but Keller is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Keller misses with a double jab.
Keller misses with the combination.
Bridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bridge scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
Bridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Bridge stops Keller from standing up.
Keller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridge darts in trying to clinch
and Keller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Bridge's cut is getting worse.
Bridge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridge.
Keller swinging wilding here.
Bridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
Bridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridge. Bridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keller counters with a series of strikes. Bridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a jab-cross combination.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keller throws a series of punches but Bridge moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Keller.
Keller scores with a jab.
John Bridge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller lands a head kick that stumbles Bridge and the fighters go to the mat.
Bridge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keller stacks Bridge on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keller!
Keller stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bridge pulls guard.
Bridge working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Bridge 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keller gets to his feet. Bridge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keller 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Keller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quer Tajik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Quer Tajik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quer Tajik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodolfo Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Guzman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tajik lands with an overhand left.
Tajik stuffs the takedown.
Tajik jabs at Guzman's body.
Tajik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tajik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tajik swinging wilding here.
Tajik scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Guzman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quer Tajik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tajik swinging wilding here.
Tajik throws a right hand that Guzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Guzman also avoids with ease.
Tajik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guzman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tajik manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajik is trying to keep Guzman in close.
Guzman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tajik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guzman lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tajik is on top in guard.
Tajik forces his way into half guard.
Tajik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guzman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Tajik there.
Guzman tries to roll over but Tajik keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tajik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tajik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guzman shoots in but no luck this time.
Quer Tajik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Guzman.
Tajik cracks Guzman with an open hand slap.
Tajik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tajik throws a one two combo.
Guzman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tajik misses with a takedown
and Guzman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tajik!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajik regains half guard.
Guzman working the head and body with strikes.
Tajik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guzman 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.
Tajik has hold of Guzman's hands but Guzman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guzman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tajik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guzman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guzman working the head and body with strikes.
Guzman thows a huge punch but Tajik dodges it nicely.
Tajik trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajik wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Guzman there.
Tajik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guzman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tajik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guzman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tajik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tajik.
Guzman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tajik's head.
Guzman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tajik's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guzman scoring with some ground and pound.
Tajik wants to sweep here but Guzman controlling him for the moment.
Guzman landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quer Tajik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tajik tests Guzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guzman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tajik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tajik stalks Guzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guzman's face. Guzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Tajik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tajik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Tajik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quer Tajik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Guzman.
Tajik stalks Guzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guzman's face. Guzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Guzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tajik counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guzman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tajik won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman is putting a hurting on Tajik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tajik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guzman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tajik some visible discomfort.
Guzman landing a few strikes.
Guzman scores with punches from side control.
Guzman scoring with punches from side control.
Guzman landing a few strikes.
Guzman landing strikes.
Tajik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tajik sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tajik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guzman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tajik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guzman!
Guzman working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tajik working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Guzman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tajik off and cradles Guzman's limp body as Tajik celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Quer Tajik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kraven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraven has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Kraven!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kraven.
Kraven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bruce's guard.
Kraven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kraven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce is looking to clinch but Kraven is avoiding it.
Bruce connects with a solid leg kick.
Kraven tries to keep at a distance but Bruce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bruce looking to throw knees to the head but Kraven is blocking nicely.
Kraven wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Kraven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce pulls guard.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraven on the ground.
Bruce wants to stand up but Kraven is controlling him.
Kraven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Bruce is looking to stand up but Kraven isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kraven looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
David Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kraven.
Bruce cracks the inside of Kraven's front leg.
Kraven looks gassed!
Bruce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kraven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kraven misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Bruce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kraven gets underhooks to prevent Bruce's takedown attempt.
Bruce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraven prevents it.
Bruce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bruce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce connects with a knee to the head.
Kraven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraven can't get the takedown.
Bruce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kraven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraven smiles and moves away.
Bruce has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Kraven blocks with his arms.
Kraven wants to break free but Bruce has control.
Kraven trying to land knees to the body.
Kraven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce looking for a takedown.
Kraven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bruce is pressed up against the cage. Kraven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bruce down to the mat. Bruce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce throws a push kick but Kraven slaps the foot to one side.
Kraven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruce counters by clinching up.
Bruce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kraven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kraven walks into a jab.
Kraven is rocked!
Bruce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kraven is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kraven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bruce lands a knee to the body.
Bruce lands a knee to the body.
Bruce unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kraven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bruce connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Kraven badly! Kraven tumbles to the floor and Bruce stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bruce!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyriel Clancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clancy has chosen My Sacrifice as his entrance music. Cyriel Clancy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyriel Clancy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall is looking to control Clancy's arms but Clancy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
Clancy manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch
and Clancy counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clancy lands a damaging elbow.
Clancy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clancy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clancy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Hall is working an open guard so Clancy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gary Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Clancy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clancy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hall's guard.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clancy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Clancy cracks Hall with a solid left hand.
Hall wants to sweep here but Clancy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall is trying to control the position but Clancy postures up.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clancy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clancy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Clancy from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Clancy from controlling successfully.
Hall looking for a triangle here. Clancy is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clancy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Hall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Duder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Duder!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots for a takedown but Duder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Duder as Santos shoots in.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Duder sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duder throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Duder counters with an inside leg kick.
Duder throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duder throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Duder throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos blocks a head kick by Duder.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duder counters with a big head kick but Santos shrugs it off.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Duder counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Duder misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Duder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Duder throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Duder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Duder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Duder.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duder counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Duder counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Duder counters with a head kick. That will keep Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos stops Duder from standing up.
Santos wants to control from the top but Duder keeps moving.
Santos won't allow Duder to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos is in close to Duder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos prevents Duder from getting back to his feet.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos advances to half guard.
Duder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duder wants to get back to his feet.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duder counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Duder throws a lazy head kick
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Duder moves away from the strike by Santos.
A head kick by Duder - that's a beauty! Santos is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Duder can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Duder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zidorf Valasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valasqez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Navras kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zidorf Valasqez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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, Jeff Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zidorf Valasqez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Valasqez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Valasqez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kennedy.
Valasqez tries to stall but Kennedy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valasqez lands a body shot.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valasqez manages to avoid it.
Valasqez lands a nice looking body kick.
Kennedy slow jab from Valasqez misses its intended target.
Valasqez looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Valasqez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Valasqez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valasqez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valasqez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy forces Valasqez back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Valasqez has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Valasqez looks gassed!
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy wants to break free but Valasqez has control.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Valasqez's ribcage. Valasqez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Valasqez's head.
Valasqez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy tries to break the clinch but Valasqez is controlling the position.
Valasqez is working for takedown but Kennedy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeff Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valasqezs head.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valasqez has him pressed against the cage.
Valasqez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Valasqez has double underhooks.
Valasqez wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Valasqez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valasqez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valasqez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valasqez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but Valasqez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Valasqez is avoiding it.
Valasqez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valasqez fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Valasqez against the cage.
Valasqez takes a shot to the head.
Valasqez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Valasqez throws a nice head kick!
Kennedy has Valasqez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Valasqez is working for takedown but Kennedy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kennedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valasqez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valasqez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valasqez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valasqez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Valasqez throws a combination. Kennedy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy gets caught flat footed, as Valasqez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valasqez stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez is looking to clinch.
Jeff Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valasqez moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Valasqez on that attempt.
Valasqez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valasqez closes the distance and clinches.
Valasqez jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Valasqez around his waist. Valasqez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valasqez wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Kennedy prevents Valasqez from breaking the clinch.
Valasqez breaks the clinch.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valasqez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kennedy won't be happy with that.
Valasqez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Kennedy tries to escape but Valasqez is in control.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valasqez on the ground.
Valasqez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kennedy is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez throws an elbow but Kennedy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch but Valasqez keeps him there for the moment.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valasqez pulls guard.
Valasqez pushes Kennedy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kennedy throws a series of strikes that have Valasqez backpedaling.
Valasqez is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valasqez.
Valasqez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Valasqez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Valasqez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Valasqez circles away.
Valasqez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Valasqez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valasqez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valasqez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valasqez seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy has Valasqez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy stops a takedown attempt from Valasqez.
Jeff Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Valasqez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Valasqez looking for a takedown.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Kennedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Valasqez.
Valasqez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valasqez backwards.
Valasqez tries to score a body lock takedown but Kennedy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valasqez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeff Kennedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valasqez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kennedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy pushes Valasqez up against the cage in a clinch.
Valasqez is trying to break free.
Valasqez looking to stall.
Valasqez jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Valasqez around his waist. Valasqez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Valasqez has double underhooks.
Valasqez can't get the takedown.
Valasqez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valasqez is looking for a triangle but Kennedy pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy stands up and waves to Valasqez to follow him.
Valasqez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Valasqez tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Valasqez shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kennedy throws a monster overhand right that drops Valasqez! Kennedy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freak On A Leash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rudy Benson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Steele's chin.
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214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele lands with a nice combination. Benson backs away looking to recover.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Benson is rocked!
Benson tries to clinch up.
Steele throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Benson wants to clinch.
Steele throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson takes one to the chin there.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Benson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benson showed some decent athleticism there.
Steele trying to control from the bottom.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Benson has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benson in particular looking to stall.
Steele controlling the position well.
Steele tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Steele keeping control of the position.
Benson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.
Benson tries to stand and escape but Steele is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steele controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele pulls Benson in close to prevent any damage.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Steele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benson's guard.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele tries to stand but Benson is controlling from the bottom.
Benson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Benson is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Steele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benson moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Benson wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
Benson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Benson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Benson controlling from mount.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Benson controlling the action here.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benson.
Benson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benson controlling the action here.
Benson is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.
Benson trying to control the pace.
Steele moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to keep Benson in close.
Benson won't allow Steele to get back to his feet.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steele is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Benson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a three punch combo that has Benson backing up. Benson nods at Steele to acknowledge the strikes.
Benson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele misses with a hook.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Benson is proving a slippery customer.
Steele seems keen to control Benson's posture.
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Benson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick lands from Steele that sends Benson to the canvas. Benson tries to scramble back to his feet but Steele brings him back down into side control.
Oh Benson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Steele drags him back down.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.
Steele slows the pace down.
Benson is not content to let Steele control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Steele wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, George Steele just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benson staying out of range there.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Benson tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benson prevents Steele from breaking the clinch.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele lands a head kick that stumbles Benson and the fighters go to the mat.
Benson looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele stands up and waves to Benson to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele clobbers Benson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
George Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Benson stalls from top position.
Benson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steele for as long as he can get away with.
Steele tries to improve position but can't.
Benson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Benson is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steele prevents Benson from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
Benson passes into side control, despite Steele's attempt to control the position.
Steele is trying to get back to his feet.
Steele struggling a bit here.
Benson controls the position.
Steele manages to get back to half guard.
Rudy Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson with the ground and pound but Steele uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Steele!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihom Tarsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Vicksone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicksone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: m.o.v.e - DOGFIGHT. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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181 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihom Tarsun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Vicksone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarsun drives through and clinches with Vicksone against the cage.
Vicksone managing to block the knees to the body from Tarsun.
Vicksone pushes off an throws an elbow but Tarsun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vicksone.
Vicksone tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarsun avoids the damage to the body.
Vicksone trying to land knees to the body.
Tarsun works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vicksone has an active guard here but Tarsun has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicksone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarsun.
Vicksone wants to improve his position but Tarsun is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicksone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarsun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarsun's back!
Tarsun holding both Vicksone 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vicksone avoiding Tarsun 's attempts to control his hands.
Vicksone 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 Tarsun!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarsun is covering up but some of the strikes from Vicksone are getting through and doing damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicksone avoiding Tarsun 's attempts to control his hands.
Vicksone is striking well from the back but Tarsun escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Vicksone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vicksone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vicksone is looking to advance position but Tarsun won't allow it.
Vicksone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vicksone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarsun defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vicksone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vicksone tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Tarsun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarsun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vicksone to the mat! Vicksone manages to get full guard.
Tarsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicksone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicksone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tarsun passes into side control.
Vicksone is looking for a sweep.
Vicksone looks gassed!
Vicksone sneaks back into half guard.
Tarsun is looking to take a break and control but Vicksone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicksone.
Vicksone wants to hit a switch here but Tarsun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vicksone there!
Vicksone looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tarsun controlling from the back.
Tarsun tries to get the hooks in deep but Vicksone pushed the leg off.
Tarsun doesn't have the hooks in and Vicksone manages to turn into his guard.
Vicksone thows a big elbow that misses.
Vicksone throwing strikes from guard but Tarsun blocks nicely.
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.
Tarsun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicksone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vicksone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vicksone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vicksone has hold of Tarsun's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tarsun seems comfortable defending it but Vicksone has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tarsun is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tarsun is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vicksone couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Vicksone!
Danny Vicksone is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jury Lokomotivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotaka Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokomotivo comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Wait and bleed. Jury Lokomotivo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hotaka Yoshifumi's chin.
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jury Lokomotivo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hotaka Yoshifumi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshifumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokomotivo manages to avoid it.
Yoshifumi tries to clinch up but Lokomotivo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokomotivo has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
Yoshifumi fails to pull guard.
Yoshifumi misses with an elbow strike.
Lokomotivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokomotivo rushes Yoshifumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lokomotivo breaks the clinch.
Lokomotivo is looking to clinch.
Lokomotivo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshifumi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshifumi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshifumi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshifumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokomotivo circles away.
Yoshifumi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshifumi tries to clinch
and Lokomotivo counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshifumi is rocked!
Yoshifumi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lokomotivo's waist but Lokomotivo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshifumi off to one side.
Yoshifumi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokomotivo finish him?
Jury Lokomotivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokomotivo connects with a nice cross there... Yoshifumi is looking wobbly and Lokomotivo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Yoshifumi to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lokomotivo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jury Lokomotivo!
Jury Lokomotivo retains his light heavyweight title!
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