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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yemin Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sheen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mighty Ducks. Marcus Sheen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Sheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yemin Eko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen scores with a takedown into Eko's guard.
Eko can't keep his opponent in guard - Sheen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sheen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheen prevents Eko from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sheen connects with a nice short shot to Eko's temple.
Sheen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sheen tries to pass to full mount but Eko defends it.
Sheen passes to full mount!
Sheen trying to control but Eko is having none of it.
Eko wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Sheen has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Eko taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Sheen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Apple JohnnySeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Guidry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apple JohnnySeed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Guidry's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apple JohnnySeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Guidry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guidry shoots in for a takedown but JohnnySeed shows good takedown defense.
Apple JohnnySeed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guidry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guidry avoids the elbow strike from JohnnySeed, against the cage.
JohnnySeed leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by JohnnySeed.
JohnnySeed wants to break free but Guidry has control.
JohnnySeed controlling the action here for a moment.
Guidry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. JohnnySeed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apple JohnnySeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Guidry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JohnnySeed landing knees to the body.
Guidry looks gassed!
Nice body punch from JohnnySeed.
JohnnySeed is working for takedown but Guidry is calmly controlling the position for now.
JohnnySeed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guidry jumps guard but JohnnySeed stands there with Guidry around his waist. Guidry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
JohnnySeed is trying to break free.
JohnnySeed has Guidry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guidry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
JohnnySeed leaning his opponent against the cage.
JohnnySeed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guidry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
JohnnySeed jumps guard but Guidry stands there with JohnnySeed around his waist. JohnnySeed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guidry managing to block the knees to the body from JohnnySeed.
JohnnySeed slows down the pace here.
Guidry is pressed up against the cage. JohnnySeed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guidry down to the mat. Guidry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
JohnnySeed shoots and misses
and Guidry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in JohnnySeed's guard.
JohnnySeed keeping moving, preventing Guidry from controlling successfully.
Guidry won't allow JohnnySeed to sweep him here.
JohnnySeed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Guidry won't allow JohnnySeed to sweep him here.
JohnnySeed throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
JohnnySeed has his foot on Guidry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guidry works his way back into a safe position though.
JohnnySeed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
JohnnySeed shoots in for a double leg but Guidry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JohnnySeed shoots in looking for a takedown. Guidry tries to sprawl out of it but JohnnySeed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guidry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JohnnySeed misses with a takedown attempt - Guidry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
JohnnySeed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guidry counters with a single leg into guard. JohnnySeed didn't expect that.
JohnnySeed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
JohnnySeed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
JohnnySeed seems keen to control Guidry's posture.
Guidry won't allow JohnnySeed to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JohnnySeed keeping moving, preventing Guidry from controlling successfully.
JohnnySeed looking to control.
JohnnySeed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guidry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guidry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guidry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and JohnnySeed counters with a single leg into guard. Guidry didn't expect that.
JohnnySeed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guidry looking for a sweep. Not yet Guidry, not yet.
JohnnySeed tries to free his leg and advance position but Guidry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JohnnySeed lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guidry keeping full guard, as JohnnySeed tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Guidry will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
JohnnySeed throws a half hearted mid kick.
JohnnySeed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
JohnnySeed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
JohnnySeed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guidry on the ground.
Guidry is not content to let JohnnySeed control the position.
JohnnySeed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guidry tries to roll over but JohnnySeed keeps him under control.
Guidry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guidry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guidry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guidry is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guidry looking for a guillotine here but JohnnySeed defends easily.
Guidry trying to control the position.
Guidry keeping moving, preventing JohnnySeed from controlling successfully.
Guidry is trying to control the position but JohnnySeed postures up.
Guidry keeping moving, preventing JohnnySeed from controlling successfully.
Guidry working for a triangle but JohnnySeed defends it easily.
Guidry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guidry is trying to keep JohnnySeed in close.
JohnnySeed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guidry wants to sweep here but JohnnySeed controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guidry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and JohnnySeed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
JohnnySeed not doing much here.
Guidry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guidry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. JohnnySeed manages to get himself to full guard.
Guidry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
JohnnySeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if JohnnySeed tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JohnnySeed keeping moving, preventing Guidry from controlling successfully.
JohnnySeed working a defensive guard here.
JohnnySeed wants to get back to his feet but Guidry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guidry preventing the sweep.
Guidry passes into half guard.
Guidry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guidry is looking for a kimura but JohnnySeed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guidry to get the leverage.
Guidry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. JohnnySeed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guidry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Guidry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam McLaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin St Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin St Christopher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin St Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Christopher blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
St Christopher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLaughlin punishes St Christopher's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin throws a combination. St Christopher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Christopher.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. St Christopher knows he should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Christopher gets a takedown into half guard.
St Christopher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLaughlin trying to control but St Christopher postures up.
McLaughlin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Christopher scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin looks like he's trying to stand up.
St Christopher drops an elbow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
St Christopher is thwarting McLaughlin's attempts to control the position.
St Christopher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Christopher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLaughlin defends it well.
Ground and pound from St Christopher.
St Christopher tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLaughlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Christopher prevents McLaughlin from standing back up.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Christopher takes one to the chin there.
St Christopher takes a kick to the side of the head.
St Christopher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Christopher shoots for a double leg takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well. He's pushed St Christopher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Adam McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for St Christopher with that takedown attempt.
Adam McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin St Christopher.
St Christopher looks gassed!
St Christopher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Christopher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by McLaughlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLaughlin - that will leave a mark!
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but St Christopher moves out of range.
St Christopher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
McLaughlin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
St Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
St Christopher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from McLaughlin both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Calvin St Christopher has been cut.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that St Christopher ducks under and follows up with a left that St Christopher also avoids with ease.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Christopher. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin stalks St Christopher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St Christopher's face. St Christopher staggers backwards, shaken.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Christopher doesn't seem bothered though.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
McLaughlin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Christopher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. St Christopher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St Christopher misses with a combination
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin is working the combinations to good effect here.
McLaughlin lands a head kick!
St Christopher wants to clinch but McLaughlin slips to the side
and McLaughlin counters with a left and a right that stings St Christopher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but St Christopher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLaughlin scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McLaughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin St Christopher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Christopher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Christopher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin lands a head kick!
St Christopher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Christopher's knee momentarily.
McLaughlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Christopher's head.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McLaughlin duly obliges.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Christopher.
St Christopher is looking to take a break and control but McLaughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Christopher is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher staying calm.
St Christopher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McLaughlin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
St Christopher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McLaughlin down.
St Christopher throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McLaughlin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McLaughlin tries to kick St Christopher off but St Christopher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLaughlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Christopher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Christopher's back!
Can St Christopher hold on?! McLaughlin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
St Christopher wants to escape the position.
McLaughlin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
St Christopher tries to roll but McLaughlin sticks to his back.
St Christopher covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
McLaughlin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
McLaughlin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
St Christopher is trying to break free.
McLaughlin throwing sloppy strikes.
McLaughlin missing with punches from the back.
St Christopher staying busy and making it hard for McLaughlin to control.
McLaughlin lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin tries to keep control of the position but St Christopher is staying busy.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin struggling to keep hold of the position.
St Christopher trying to control the hands but McLaughlin breaks the grip.
McLaughlin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
St Christopher tries to break free.
McLaughlin tries to get the hooks in deep but St Christopher pushed the leg off.
St Christopher tries to escape but McLaughlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McLaughlin is controlling the position but St Christopher somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLaughlin - that will leave a mark!
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
That's four 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.
St Christopher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a low kick, right behind St Christopher 's knee.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLaughlin throws a combination. St Christopher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
St Christopher shoots for a double leg takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well. He's pushed St Christopher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLaughlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Christopher's head.
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
Adam McLaughlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLaughlin lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Christopher will feel that in the morning.
McLaughlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Christopher's head.
St Christopher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin St Christopher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
St Christopher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Christopher connects with a couple of short punches.
St Christopher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLaughlin 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.
St Christopher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McLaughlin is trying to keep St Christopher in close.
McLaughlin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but St Christopher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
St Christopher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLaughlin defending well though.
St Christopher is nestled in close to McLaughlin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McLaughlin moves into full guard.
McLaughlin is trying to control the position but St Christopher postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLaughlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
St Christopher stops McLaughlin from standing up.
St Christopher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaughlin pulls St Christopher in close to prevent any damage.
St Christopher prevents McLaughlin from getting back to his feet.
McLaughlin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McLaughlin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
St Christopher drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands with a slapping head kick.
St Christopher avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
St Christopher throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a left and a right that stings St Christopher.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
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.
St Christopher takes the fight into the clinch.
St Christopher tries to score a body lock takedown but McLaughlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
St Christopher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down St Christopher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Christopher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St Christopher there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
Adam McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin St Christopher.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St Christopher shoots in and drives through. McLaughlin sprawls well.
St Christopher misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a good, hard body kick but St Christopher shrugs it off.
McLaughlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow St Christopher down.
St Christopher scores with a shot to the body.
St Christopher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLaughlin is fending him off so far but St Christopher persists. Nope, McLaughlin circles away and we're back to standing.
St Christopher moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and St Christopher moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin scores with a three punch combo!
Adam McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
St Christopher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - McLaughlin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McLaughlin scores with a four punch combination!
Calvin St Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher shoots in looking for a takedown. McLaughlin tries to sprawl out of it but St Christopher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLaughlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Christopher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Christopher.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown.
McLaughlin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaughlin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam McLaughlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Dibiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tonda japer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Dibiase has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Dibiase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, tonda japer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
japer throws a nice head kick!
Dibiase is looking to clinch.
Dibiase drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dibiase is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
japer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dibiase is one step ahead there.
japer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
japer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dibiase is trying to escape the mount.
Dibiase tries to hold on but japer pushes him away.
Dibiase can't escape the position.
Dibiase is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
japer landing punches.
Dibiase tries to hold on but japer pushes him away.
japer controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibiase is looking to improve his position but japer isn't that keen on the idea.
Dibiase on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dibiase tries to get out of the position.
Dibiase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for japer on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
japer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dibiase is looking to improve his position but japer isn't that keen on the idea.
japer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
I looks like japer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dibiase keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dibiase wants to try and get back to his feet.
japer avoids the attempt from Dibiase to control.
japer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
japer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dibiase is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
japer avoids the attempt from Dibiase to control.
Dibiase can't escape the position.
japer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Dibiase is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dibiase working to try and regain half guard.
Dibiase is breathing heavily.
japer avoids the attempt from Dibiase to control.
Dibiase tries to reverse the position but japer maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
japer landing shots from mount.
japer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dibiase looks a forlorn figure.
japer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tonda japer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
japer is looking to clinch but Dibiase is avoiding it.
Dibiase tries to clinch up
and japer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ted Dibiase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around japer's waist but japer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dibiase off to one side.
Dibiase has a takedown stuffed.
Dibiase closes the distance but japer moves to the side
and japer counters by moving into the clinch.
japer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dibiase gets underhooks to prevent japer's takedown attempt.
Dibiase trying to stall but japer improves his position.
japer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dibiase gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dibiase looking to stall.
japer prevents Dibiase from breaking the clinch.
Dibiase tries to pull guard but japer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Dibiase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiase tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. japer just stands there and leans against the cage.
japer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
japer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dibiase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but japer has him pressed against the cage.
japer jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dibiase stops japer from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as japer holds on and takes a little breather.
Dibiase working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of japer's head.
japer is trying to keep Dibiase in close.
Dibiase wants to control from the top but japer keeps moving.
Dibiase wanted to stand there but japer had control of the position.
Dibiase wants to control from the top but japer keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
japer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dibiase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but japer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
japer misses with a takedown attempt
and Dibiase counters with a single leg into guard. japer didn't expect that.
japer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
japer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dibiase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
japer kicks Dibiase off and gets to his feet.
japer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dibiase counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for japer!
japer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
japer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now japer is on top in guard.
japer preventing the sweep.
Dibiase has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes japer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dibiase fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dibiase trying to control the action but japer is working from the bottom.
japer kicks Dibiase off and gets back to his feet.
japer cracks a nice hook into Dibiase's ribs.
Dibiase throws a lazy uppercut
and japer moves into the clinch.
japer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dibiase gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dibiase is looking to control japer's arms but japer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dibiase has his back to the cage.
japer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dibiase is just too persistent for him and manages to trip japer to the mat. japer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dibiase wants to control from the top but japer keeps moving.
Dibiase is looking to stand up but japer won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
japer trying to keep a closed guard but Dibiase is proving a slippery customer.
Dibiase wants to control from the top but japer keeps moving.
Dibiase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dibiase trying to control the position from guard on top but japer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dibiase's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dibiase misses with a hook to the body
and japer counters with a head kick.
Dibiase wants to clinch
and japer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
japer tries to land knees in the clinch but Dibiase avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
japer breaks from the clinch.
japer tries for a takedown but Dibiase circles away easily
so Dibiase counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dibiase stopping the sweep attempt from japer.
japer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Dibiase dominated that second round.
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!
japer blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Dibiase or perhaps it was just good defense by japer which made him look bad.
Dibiase fails to land the takedown.
Dibiase tries to clinch but japer moves out of range.
japer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibiase.
japer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dibiase decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in japer's guard.
Dibiase tries to free his leg and advance position but japer is retaining full guard.
Dibiase trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but japer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
japer 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiase is wriggling around but japer manages to pass to half guard.
japer decides to stand and escape the position.
japer throws a one two combo.
japer avoids a kick to the body.
Dibiase is looking to clinch but japer is avoiding it.
Dibiase decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ted Dibiase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
japer moves into full guard.
japer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dibiase wants to control from the top but japer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
japer keeping full guard, as Dibiase tries to pass.
japer controls Dibiase momentarily but Dibiase frees himself.
Dibiase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dibiase trying to control but japer is working from the bottom.
Dibiase wanted to stand there but japer had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dibiase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dibiase darts in trying to clinch
and japer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dibiase is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dibiase throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dibiase tries to clinch up but japer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiase shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Dibiase.
japer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dibiase tries to control but japer wriggling away.
japer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
japer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dibiase connects with a massive shot to the dome!
japer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
japer is squirming around, avoiding Dibiase's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
japer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dibiase is working an open guard so japer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
japer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. japer showed some decent athleticism there.
Dibiase trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
japer punishing his opponent with strikes.
japer controlling from the full mount.
Dibiase is looking to improve his position but japer isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! japer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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 Ted Dibiase.
I think Dibiase has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Dibiase!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bolson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids has chosen Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bolson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Davids!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Davids!
Bolson is breathing heavily.
Davids gets a takedown into half guard.
Bolson is staying active underneath Davids, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davids is working away from the top position though.
Davids trying to control the action but Bolson is working from the bottom.
Davids thows a huge punch but Bolson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davids missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davids 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.
Davids looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davids looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davids has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davids has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bolson defend it? Davids steps over the head and cranks it - Bolson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Davids!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruud Davids!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes into the arena with Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hill's choice of entrance music: Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Holt.
Holt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holt lands in his opponent's guard.
Holt trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Holt tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Holt trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holt is one step ahead there.
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Holt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
A shot to de liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Holt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Holt in a clinch.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill 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.
Holt darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holt.
Holt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Hill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holt's guard.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Holt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holt 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.
Holt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hill frees his head nicely. Oh but Holt has switched to an armbar! Hill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Holt!
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