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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss comes to the cage accompanied by La danse des canards. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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132 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Petit Criss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geodude Golem!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Criss wants to pass the guard but Golem is keeping the position.
Criss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Criss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Golem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Criss has Golem in his guard.
Criss wants to sweep here but Golem controlling him for the moment.
Criss thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss is looking for a triangle but Golem pushes his legs off easily.
Criss 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.
Golem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Golem gets to his feet - Criss follows without any prompting.
Criss moves into range and clinches up with Golem.
Criss missing with knees to the body.
Criss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Criss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Criss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Criss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Criss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Criss controlling from mount.
Criss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Golem can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Criss is breathing heavily.
Criss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Criss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss won't let Golem get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Criss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Golem is looking to escape.
Golem is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Criss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Golem is on top in guard.
Golem won't allow Criss to sweep him here.
Criss has a closed guard, preventing Golem from standing up.
Criss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golem is looking to stand up but Criss won't let him.
Criss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Criss 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.
Criss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Criss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Criss content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le Petit Criss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Criss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Petit Criss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Criss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Criss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Criss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Golem dives on top into guard.
Criss has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Golem doesn't defend quickly enough and Criss has managed to lock this one up! Can Golem escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Criss on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Le Petit Criss!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire. Lashley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dominator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper drops his hands momentarily and Lashley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harper has a takedown stuffed.
Lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control.
Harper swings around for an armbar but Lashley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harper's guard.
Lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lashley 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harper is keeping the position for now.
Harper 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.
Lashley has gone for a leg lock! Harper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lashley's guard.
Harper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lashley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper won't allow Lashley to sweep him here.
Harper trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lashley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lashley shoots and misses
and Harper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily
and Harper counters with a thumping low kick.
Craig Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Lashley feints and as Harper raises his hands in defense, Lashley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lashley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lashley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lashley has Harper in his guard.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Lashley's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lashley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lashley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lashley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Lashley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lashley gets to his feet - Harper follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley has picked Harper up - he's going for a ride! Lashley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Harper is in trouble now - Lashley has advanced to mount!
Lashley landing strikes from the mount.
Lashley prevents Harper from getting the reversal.
Lashley blocks Harper's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lashley tries to control but Harper wriggling away.
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lashley dominating with strikes here.
Lashley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harper looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Harper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harper gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley preventing the sweep.
Lashley trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Harper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lashley pushing down on Harper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lashley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harper is not content to let Lashley control the position.
Lashley drops an elbow to the side of Harper's head.
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. Lashley connects with a nice short shot to Harper's temple.
Lashley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Lashley trying to mount his opponent but Harper defends it.
Harper moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Harper, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Harper against the cage but Harper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lashley.
Lashley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harper throws a head kick but Lashley moves out of range.
Harper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lashley throws a lazy uppercut
and Harper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lashley has his takedown stuffed
and Harper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Craig Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Lashley is keeping the position.
Lashley has control of Harper's left arm, preventing Harper from doing any damage.
Lashley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lashley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Lashley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lashley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Harper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lashley trying to hold on to Harper's head to control him but Harper postures up.
Harper prevents Lashley from improving his position.
Lashley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lashley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley wants to stand up but Harper is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Lashley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harper won't allow Lashley to sweep him here.
Lashley controlling Harper's posture.
Lashley working a defensive guard here.
Lashley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harper doesn't defend quickly enough and Lashley has managed to lock this one up! Can Harper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lashley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Lashley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hito Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hito Rama!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Rama is out of range.
Rama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Rama shoots in.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws the left hand but Rama avoids the punch easily.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A choreographed right hand from Rama misses the target.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Rama counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly 's knee.
Rama closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hito Rama.
Rama prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Rama has double underhooks.
Rama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Rama counters by clinching up.
Rama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kelly, up you get!
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Rama counters with a leg kick.
Rama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kelly wants to control but Rama postures up.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama stands up.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Rama defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Rama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Rama pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Rama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Rama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rama.
Kelly looking for a takedown.
Kelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Rama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rama lands a knee to the body.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Rama's takedown attempt.
Kelly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rama wanted to stand there but Kelly had control of the position.
Rama stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Rama wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a left hand
and Rama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rama.
Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Kelly escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Rama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rama 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.
Kelly pushes Rama off looking to stand but Rama dives back in and keeps control.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rama seems to be looking for submissions.
Rama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
Rama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kelly controls his leg.
Rama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rama stands up from half guard.
Kelly slow jab from Rama misses its intended target.
Rama misses with a double jab.
Rama forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Rama wants the takedown. Kelly is fighting it off but Rama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kelly's guard against the cage.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Rama tries to pass.
Rama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rama stands up out of the half guard.
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Rama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kelly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rama prevents it.
Rama has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rama landing knees to the body.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly looking for a takedown.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelly pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelly is on top in guard.
Rama wants to stand and escape but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is looking to stand up but Rama won't let him.
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to stand but Rama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Rama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
A choreographed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Rama clinches up against the cage.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Rama tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Rama tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Rama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rama manages to get himself to full guard.
Rama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Rama or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly which made him look bad.
Rama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rama gets full guard.
Kelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kelly rolls with it to try and escape but Rama cranks on the arm and Kelly is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hito Rama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy Martine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Farrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farrel has chosen Chemical Brothers Block Rockin Beats as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Martine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Farrel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martine is looking to clinch but Farrel is avoiding it.
Martine could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farrel swats away the attempt to clinch by Martine.
Farrel closes the distance and clinches.
Farrel lands a body punch.
Martine looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrel.
Martine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farrel blocks an elbow strike.
Farrel is trying to break free.
Martine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farrel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martine pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrel's elbow.
Farrel prevents a body shot from Martine.
Farrel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martine darts in trying to clinch
and Farrel counters with a shoot takedown. Martine fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farrel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martine trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martine keeping moving, preventing Farrel from controlling successfully.
Martine working for a triangle but Farrel defends it easily.
Martine 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.
Martine is working hard here to advance position.
Martine can't keep his opponent in guard - Farrel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martine tries to roll over but Farrel keeps him under control.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farrel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Farrel is landing with some decent strikes but Martine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Farrel controlling the pace for now.
Martine is working to get back to half guard.
Farrel controlling the pace for now.
Martine is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farrel won't let Martine get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Farrel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martine is looking to improve his position but Farrel isn't that keen on the idea.
Martine is breathing heavily.
Farrel breaks from Martine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Farrel lands a big shot there that rocks Martine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farrel landing punches.
Farrel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martine looks a forlorn figure.
Martine tries to reverse the position but Farrel maintains control.
Farrel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farrel landing punches.
Farrel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farrel raining down shots from the mount!
Farrel prevents Martine from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Farrel.
Martine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Farrel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farrel looking to control but Martine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farrel landing shots from mount.
Martine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farrel controlling from mount.
Martine can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Farrel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farrel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farrel tries to stall but Martine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martine is looking to control Farrel's arms but Farrel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martine has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martine has hold of one of Farrel's legs. Farrel is fighting the takedown attempt but Martine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Martine trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martine stops Farrel from standing up.
Martine looking to pass the guard.
Farrel tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Farrel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrel decides to return to a standing position.
Farrel has Martine up against the cage in a clinch.
Martine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrel breaks from the clinch.
Martine tries to keep at a distance but Farrel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farrel is looking to break free of the clinch but Martine has double underhooks.
Farrel tries a knee to the head but Martine blocks it.
Martine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farrel tries to break the clinch but Martine is controlling the position.
Farrel breaks from the clinch.
Farrel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farrel lands in his opponent's guard.
Farrel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martine, up you get!
Farrel wants to clinch up but Martine keeps it at a distance.
Remy Martine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farrel counters with a series of strikes. Martine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farrel takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Martine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martine rushes Farrel and presses him up against the cage.
Martine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farrel is trying to break the clinch but Martine has him pressed against the cage.
Martine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farrel pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Martine.
Martine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farrel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Farrel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farrel's back!
Martine gets his hands free as Farrel looks to control.
Farrel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farrel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrel trying to control but Martine postures up.
Farrel is refusing to be controlled, as Martine sits in half guard.
Martine tries to stand and escape but Farrel is controlling the position.
Martine wants to pass to mount but Farrel is defending the position.
Farrel is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farrel avoids the head kick by Martine.
Farrel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martine misses with a knee strike.
Martine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrel is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farrel's brow.
Martine keeps control of Farrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farrel lands an uppercut.
Martine is trying to stall.
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.
Farrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martines head.
Martine tries to stall but Farrel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martine seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Farrel is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Farrel lands a nice uppercut.
Farrel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martine is trying to keep an underhook but Farrel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farrel drops an elbow to the side of Martine's head.
Martine wants to control but Farrel is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martine is pressing down on Farrel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Farrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martine closes the distance but Farrel moves to the side
and Farrel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farrel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farrel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martine kicks Farrel off and gets back to his feet.
Martine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farrel counters with a single leg into guard. Martine didn't expect that.
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!
Farrel chips away with some ground and pound.
Martine has his foot on Farrel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrel works his way back into a safe position though.
Martine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Farrel escapes and throws Martine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Martine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Farrel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martine tries to hold on but Farrel pushes him away.
Tyson Farrel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Farrel.
Martine is desperately trying to improve his position but Farrel has a good base and remains in mount.
Farrel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farrel prevents Martine from getting the reversal.
Farrel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farrel avoids the attempt from Martine to control.
Farrel lands with some strikes.
Martine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Martine is fighting to break Farrel's control of his arms but Farrel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martine wants to stand but Farrel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martine trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farrel is keeping the position for now.
Martine throws a strike but Farrel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farrel advances position into side control!
Martine is looking for a sweep.
Martine taking a bit of punishment here - Farrel scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martine tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farrel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Farrel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martine wants to improve his position but Farrel is controlling well.
Farrel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martine wants to improve his position but Farrel is controlling well.
Farrel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martine manages to get to full guard.
Martine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farrel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martine wants to control from the top but Farrel keeps moving.
Martine landing some decent shots from guard.
Martine preventing the sweep.
Martine wanted to stand there but Farrel had control of the position.
Farrel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farrel wants to sweep but no luck.
Farrel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farrel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farrel.
Remy Martine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Martine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Farrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farrel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Farrel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes's entrance music is Voodoo Chile (Stevie Ray Vaughan). A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalahu Kahala was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalahu Kahala!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahala shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kahala shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Reyes cracks the inside of Kahala's front leg.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes takes a swing at Kahala's ribcage but misses.
Harley Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Kahala fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahala checks a leg kick.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahala looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reyes.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Kahala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes.
It looks like Kalahu Kahala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reyes swinging wilding here.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harley Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Kahala on that attempt.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahala tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reyes has Kahala pressed against the cage.
Kahala tries to pull guard but Reyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kahala drops back down to his feet.
Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahala off to one side.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Kahala moves out of range.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Reyes.
A clash of legs there as Kahala blocks the low kick.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahala moves away.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Reyes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kahala looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes is looking to chop away at Kahala's legs.
Reyes lands a jab-cross combination.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Kahala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Kahala's head back.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reyes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reyes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kahala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes forces Kahala back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahala.
Reyes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahala scores with a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Kahala drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Kahala off! Kahala jumps back into Reyes's guard.
Kahala slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes keeping hold of Kahala's head, controlling as best he can.
Kahala wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kahala prevents Reyes from standing back up.
Kahala seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Reyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahala on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahala tries to pass to full mount but Reyes defends it.
Kahala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahala wants to pass to mount but Reyes is defending the position.
Kahala is looking for a kimura but Reyes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahala to get the leverage.
Kahala trying to pass the guard but Reyes defending well.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reyes has Kahala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahala fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reyes breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
Kahala shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reyes tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahala avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Kahala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kahala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahala doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Kahala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahala off to one side.
Kahala is breathing heavily.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harley Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Reyes misses.
Reyes instigates a clinch.
Kahala fails to pull guard.
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahala tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahala should have avoided that one.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahala can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown by Kahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Reyes to work.
Kahala is working for takedown but Reyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Kahala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahala working the ground and pound but Reyes is defending the strikes.
Kahala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kahala advances to mount.
Kahala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reyes is trying to stand up.
Reyes regains half guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Kahala is thwarting Reyes's attempts to control the position.
Kahala thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Kahala is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kahala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Kahala is working for a kimura but Reyes is defending it quite comfortably.
Kahala is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reyes has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reyes tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harley Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Kahala blocks a jab.
Kahala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Kahala persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahala moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Kahala shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Reyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala'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. This is the final round!
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Kahala shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
Kahala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reyes pushes Kahala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kahala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reyes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kahala is looking for a kimura here.
Kahala is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes wants to control but Kahala is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahala passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kahala looking to secure an arm triangle but Reyes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
Kahala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reyes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reyes and Kahala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reyes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kahala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahala wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Kahala is pressing down on Reyes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reyes controlling from the top position.
Kahala is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes gets to his feet. Kahala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Kahala on that attempt.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reyes instigates a clinch.
Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
Kahala blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws out a leg kick but Kahala moves out of range and Reyes only half commits.
Reyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahala, pushing him back against the cage.
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Kahala blocks the leg kick.
Kahala shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Kahala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahala prevents Reyes from standing back up.
Kahala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reyes won't allow Kahala to pass to mount.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Kahala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes wants to control but Kahala is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Kahala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kahala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reyes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reyes.
Reyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes punishes Kahala's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahala. Kahala gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Kahala checks it.
Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahala. Kahala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
Kahala looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalahu Kahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reyes darts in and clinches Kahala up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reyes, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet cracks Rhodes with an uppercut from hell and Rhodes crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Billet's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Rhodes is rocked!
Billet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes is still in real trouble! Can Billet finish him?
Rhodes 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Billet has control of the leg.
Rhodes is trying to control but Billet passes into side control!
Billet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rhodes, who protects the arm well.
Rhodes seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhodes prevents Billet from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to improve position but can't.
Rhodes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Billet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodes has control of an arm but Billet manages to advance to Billet's back!
I really don't envy Rhodes right now.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Rhodes trying to control but not successfully.
Billet looking to break Rhodes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rhodes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Billet will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rhodes can't escape the position.
Rhodes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rhodes looks gassed!
Billet looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rhodes escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Billet is controlling the position.
Billet actively working from the bottom here.
Billet won't allow Rhodes to pass to mount.
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.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Billet lands with a right hand.
A shot to de liver by Billet. Beautiful body shot.
Billet lands a jab to the nose.
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Billet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rhodes has Billet up against the cage in a clinch.
Billet misses with the head strike.
Rhodes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billet smiles and moves away.
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Billet.
Billet misses with a few strikes there.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billet throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Rhodes scores with a takedown into Billet's guard.
Rhodes pushing down on Billet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhodes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Billet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet gets back to full guard.
Billet keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Billet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhodes, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
Rhodes pushes Billet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Billet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belin Billet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billet throws a nice looking combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Billet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billet throws a leg kick which misses Rhodes's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhodes tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Billet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Billet shows good takedown defense.
Belin Billet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rhodes.
A big left from Billet misses.
Billet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodes not doing much here.
Rhodes wants to work for an arm triangle but Billet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
Rhodes trying to control but Billet is working from the bottom.
Billet working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Billet won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Belin Billet will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Billet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rhodes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billet misses with a wild combination.
Billet misses with a straight left.
Billet lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Billet misses.
The fighters circling - Billet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billet looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billet but Billet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billet throws a head kick that misses.
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Billet sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belin Billet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rhodes.
Billet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Billet misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Billet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhodes is working Billet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billet is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes looks up at the clock and then as Billet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rhodes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rhodes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rhodes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Billet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rhodes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rhodes is looking for a kimura but Billet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodes to get the leverage.
Rhodes seems to be working for a kimura but Billet defends the submission attempt.
Rhodes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billet.
Rhodes throws a sloppy strike and Billet has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rhodes is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Billet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Belin Billet!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cross!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane jabs at Cross's body.
Nice shot by Kane.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross walks into a left hand.
Cross is rocked!
Kane connects with a body shot.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Cross throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Chris Cross has been cut.
Crack! Kane connects with the perfect overhand right and Cross falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jigoro Kane!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Budgell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Fresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budgell comes to the cage accompanied by I D.A.R.E. David Bowie To Drive Drunk. Jacques Fresco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Budgell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Fresco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgell fails to land the takedown.
Budgell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fresco sprawls well initially but Budgell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fresco is trying to maintain the position but Budgell is very close to passing his half guard.
Fresco is looking to improve his position.
Budgell is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fresco as he works his way to full guard.
Fresco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fresco is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Budgell has his hands clasped together but Fresco extends an breaks Budgell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fresco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Fresco!
Jacques Fresco is the new lightweight champion!
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