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CFC 54: Saigner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sucou Bomberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucou Bomberman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Softy McSofterson's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sucou Bomberman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomberman looks to land a combination but McSofterson avoids it well.
McSofterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSofterson avoids the head kick by Bomberman.
McSofterson misses with a kick to the body.
Bomberman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSofterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McSofterson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bomberman throws a push kick but McSofterson slaps the foot to one side.
Bomberman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Bomberman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomberman needs to keep his hands up - McSofterson had a free shot at his head there.
McSofterson throws a big shot that misses.
Bomberman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSofterson.
Bomberman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from McSofterson misses.
Bomberman throws a sloppy head kick and McSofterson moves out of range easily.
Bomberman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSofterson.
Bomberman tries to clinch up.
Bomberman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSofterson tries to avoid it but Bomberman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSofterson to the ground. McSofterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson blocks a head kick by Bomberman.
McSofterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McSofterson duly obliges.
Bomberman misses with a body kick.
Bomberman staying out of range there.
Bomberman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bomberman moves in looking to clinch but McSofterson pushes him off.
Sucou Bomberman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McSofterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bomberman misses with a leg kick.
Bomberman misses with a combination
and McSofterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Bomberman throws a head kick but McSofterson moves out of range.
McSofterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bomberman looks gassed!
Bomberman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bomberman throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bomberman. McSofterson shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSofterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bomberman throws a lazy head kick
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomberman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSofterson cracks Bomberman with a good jab.
Bomberman misses with an uppercut
and McSofterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomberman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McSofterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bomberman's head.
McSofterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bomberman.
McSofterson connects with a single shot there.
Bomberman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSofterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bomberman tries to clinch
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomberman misses with a two punch combination.
Bomberman slips a jab from McSofterson.
Bomberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSofterson.
McSofterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomberman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSofterson counters with a series of strikes. Bomberman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bomberman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSofterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomberman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomberman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSofterson pushes Bomberman up against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Bomberman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSofterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McSofterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomberman tries a head kick but it misses.
McSofterson moves into range and clinches up with Bomberman.
McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
Bomberman misses with a combination
and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bomberman.
Bomberman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomberman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bomberman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSofterson.
Softy McSofterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomberman has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomberman misses with a head kick.
McSofterson throws a combination. Bomberman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McSofterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomberman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. McSofterson catches Bomberman right on the button with a cross.
Bomberman tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomberman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McSofterson cracks Bomberman with a good jab.
McSofterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McSofterson scores with a jab.
Bomberman misses with a double jab
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab, jab by McSofterson - just one landing.
Softy McSofterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomberman throws a head kick but McSofterson moves out of range.
Bomberman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bomberman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSofterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bomberman falls off balance throwing a combination
and McSofterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bomberman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McSofterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McSofterson misses with a hook.
Bomberman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bomberman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bomberman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bomberman misses with a combination
and McSofterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSofterson throws a good cross that connects.
Bomberman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSofterson counters with a nice body shot.
McSofterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomberman misses with a takedown attempt
and McSofterson counters with a straight right hand.
Bomberman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomberman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSofterson blocks a head kick by Bomberman.
Bomberman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomberman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McSofterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McSofterson blocks a head kick by Bomberman.
Bomberman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bomberman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McSofterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McSofterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sucou Bomberman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bomberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomberman is breathing heavily.
Bomberman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman throws a head kick but McSofterson moves out of range.
Bomberman has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sucou Bomberman.
Bomberman misses with a combination
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSofterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomberman misses with a double jab
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomberman falls off balance throwing a combination
and McSofterson counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bomberman.
Bomberman moves out of range of the body kick.
McSofterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSofterson slips a jab and a cross from Bomberman.
Bomberman misses with a body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bomberman! McSofterson is out on his feet! Bomberman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McSofterson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McSofterson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sucou Bomberman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Barg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Masahiko Kimura enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Barg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barg pinned against the cage. Barg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Barg shows good takedown defense.
Wayne Barg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Barg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barg takes a swing at Kimura's ribcage but misses.
Barg throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Barg sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Barg. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Barg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Barg against the cage but Barg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
Barg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barg tries to strike from the bottom.
Barg wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barg looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Barg has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura won't allow Barg to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barg gets caught flat footed, as Kimura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Barg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barg is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Barg is trying to get back to full guard.
Barg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barg tries to get out of the position.
Barg is breathing heavily.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Barg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Barg frees his head quite easily.
Barg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Barg turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kimura off and cradles Barg's limp body as Kimura celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Masahiko Kimura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Crosby (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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Olivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
Crosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Olivera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crosby trying to control but Olivera postures up.
Olivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
Crosby wants to improve his position but Olivera is controlling well.
Olivera is tying to control. Crosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olivera throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
A choreographed right hand from Olivera misses the target.
Crosby gets caught flat footed, as Olivera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crosby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crosby had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Olivera is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crosby Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Olivera's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera fending off the submission attempt from Crosby.
Olivera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Olivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Olivera is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby is thwarting Olivera's attempts to control the position.
Crosby wants to pass the guard but Olivera is defending well.
Olivera is trying to maintain the position but Crosby is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crosby is working for a submission of some sort.
Crosby looks gassed!
Olivera is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Crosby pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Olivera shoots in for a takedown but Crosby shows good takedown defense.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Olivera shoots in for a double leg but Crosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olivera.
Crosby fails with the takedown
and Olivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby tries for a takedown but Olivera circles away easily
and Olivera counters with a single leg into guard. Crosby didn't expect that.
Crosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby looking for a guillotine here but Olivera defends easily.
Crosby had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Olivera is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crosby Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Olivera's back instead.
Crosby has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Olivera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crosby's arms.
Crosby tightening his grip on Olivera, looking for the choke.
Crosby has the hooks in. Olivera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera turns into Crosby and is now in his guard.
Olivera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olivera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crosby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olivera's guard.
Crosby slips nicely into half guard.
Olivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crosby is looking to advance position but Olivera won't allow it.
Olivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crosby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crosby's back!
Olivera is persistently looking for the submission but Crosby is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olivera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crosby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Olivera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crosby knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crosby for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Olivera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olivera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Olivera works his way into full mount!
Olivera moves to the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crosby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Olivera's guard. Nice work there by Crosby.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Olivera keeps moving.
Crosby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crosby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Crosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crosby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olivera has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera slips nicely into half guard.
Crosby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crosby working for a triangle but Olivera defends it easily.
Crosby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crosby is on top in guard.
Crosby passes into half guard.
Olivera trying to control but Crosby postures up.
Crosby wants to control but Olivera is keeping him busy.
Crosby is thwarting Olivera's attempts to control the position.
Crosby uses his free foot to push down on Olivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Olivera.
Olivera is looking to improve his position but Crosby isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby wants to control the pace but Olivera is squirming around nicely.
Olivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olivera regains half guard.
Crosby is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Olivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Olivera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Olivera looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Olivera keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crosby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olivera stops Crosby from passing to mount.
Olivera is not content to let Crosby control the position.
Crosby tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crosby trying to control the position but Olivera is working away.
Crosby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Olivera misses.
Olivera tries for a takedown but Crosby circles away easily
and Crosby counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olivera's guard now.
Olivera keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully.
Olivera working for a triangle but Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olivera's guard.
Crosby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olivera manages to get to full guard.
Olivera keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Crosby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crosby works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crosby wants to control the pace but Olivera is squirming around nicely.
Crosby has hold of Olivera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Olivera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crosby has hold of Olivera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Olivera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crosby works his way to his opponent's back.
Olivera turns into Crosby and is now in his guard.
Olivera trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crosby's guard.
Olivera tries to pass to full mount but Crosby defends it.
Olivera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olivera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olivera prevents Crosby from getting the reversal.
Olivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crosby is looking to escape.
Crosby gets back to half guard.
Olivera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby wants to control but Olivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Crosby moves into full guard.
Olivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Crosby is retaining full guard.
Olivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olivera trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Crosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crosby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera wants to get back to full guard.
Olivera trying to control here.
Evan Crosby has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crosby is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Olivera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Crosby is looking to defend but Olivera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Crosby! Olivera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Crosby taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francisco Olivera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Coxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Messiah by Konflict (Nosia Remix). Salvador Dali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Coxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Dali!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali throws a right and a left that Coxwell avoids nicely.
Salvador Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coxwell slips under a jab.
Dali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Coxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dali throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Dali blocks the low kick.
Coxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dali.
Dali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coxwell.
Dali scores with a jab to the body.
Coxwell wants to land a leg kick but Dali is out of range.
Dali shoots for a double leg takedown but Coxwell sprawls well. He's pushed Dali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coxwell moves away.
Coxwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Coxwell.
Coxwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dali knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dali is looking for a sweep. Coxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coxwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali tries to get to full guard but Coxwell has control of the leg.
Dali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dali has momentary wrist control but Coxwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Coxwell slips nicely into half guard.
Coxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dali keeps working.
Coxwell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dali!
Dali is desperately trying to improve his position but Coxwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Dali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dali works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coxwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Dali prevents Coxwell from getting back to his feet.
Coxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dali is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dali looks gassed!
Coxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coxwell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coxwell has escaped and now he's on top!
Coxwell trying to control but Dali is working from the bottom.
Coxwell gets to his feet - Dali follows without any prompting.
Dali works Coxwell's body with a nice hook.
Coxwell throws a series of punches but Dali moves out of range.
Dali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coxwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dali looking for a guillotine here but Coxwell defends easily.
Coxwell cracks Dali with a solid left hand.
Dali is looking to sinch up a triangle. Coxwell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dali's body to avoid the submission. Dali has instead reached around Coxwell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dali arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salvador Dali!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Otorboater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. The key to victory for Corey Cormier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Otorboater!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otorboater.
Otorboater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Otorboater moves out of range.
Corey Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Otorboater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otorboater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.
Otorboater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cormier.
Otorboater moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier throws a right hand that Otorboater ducks under and follows up with a left that Otorboater also avoids with ease.
Cormier misses the jab.
Otorboater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Otorboater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Otorboater avoids them all with ease.
Otorboater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to bum rush Otorboater with a series of wild strikes but Otorboater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otorboater has a takedown stuffed.
Otorboater wants to clinch.
Cormier throws a right and a left that Otorboater avoids nicely.
Cormier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cormier lands with a big left! Otorboater is wobbled badly! Cormier comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Otorboater to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Cormier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feng Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wei has chosen Tekken DR - Snow Castle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feng Wei!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chang to the mat! Chang manages to get full guard.
Chang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Wei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chang trying to control the position.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang trying to control the position.
Wei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wei keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Wei is pulling down on Chang's head to control his posture.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei has Chang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wei keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Wei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chang is looking for a sweep. Wei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wei thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
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.
Chang wants to sweep but Wei has passed to side control!
Wei is chipping away with strikes.
Chang is trying to control Wei's posture but Wei avoids it.
Chang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wei connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wei controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang regains half guard.
Wei trying to pass the guard but Chang defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feng Wei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chang tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wei has picked Chang up and slammed him! Chang can't keep hold of the triangle and Wei manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Chang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wei connects with a decent elbow.
Chang looking for a sweep but Wei has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chang is desperately trying to improve his position but Wei has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei controlling his opponent.
Chang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chang tries to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
Chang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wei with the ground and pound from mount.
Wei controlling his opponent.
Chang tries to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei unloading with bombs!
Chang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chang regains half guard.
Wei is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chang actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chang trying to control but Wei postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei 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.
Wei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wei is pressing down on Chang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chang is holding on for now.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wei darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wei wants to pass to mount but Chang is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Wei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wei's back!
Chang doesn't have the hooks in and Wei manages to turn into his guard.
Wei looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chang wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feng Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wei shoots in and bounces Chang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wei manages to get himself to full guard.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wei is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control.
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wei keeps working.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei can't do much from the bottom here.
Wei tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.
Chang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wei tries to improve position but can't.
Wei is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
What's Wei going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wei is looking for a sweep.
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang working away.
Chang has hold of Wei's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wei seems comfortable defending it but Chang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wei is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wei is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Chang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Woodford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Shum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Woodford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Shum!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shum keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodford misses with a wild combination.
Woodford throws a right hand that Shum ducks under and follows up with a left that Shum also avoids with ease.
Woodford dodges the punch combination from Shum.
Nice defenses there by Woodford.
Woodford looks to land a combination but Shum avoids it well.
Woodford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shum.
Shum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woodford has time to react.
Woodford loads up on a big right hand but Shum slips the punch.
Shum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodford being controlled here, momentarily.
Woodford keeping full guard, as Shum tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodford wants to stand but Shum is controlling the position.
Woodford keeping full guard, as Shum tries to pass.
Shum stays in close to Woodford's body and controls the position.
Woodford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shum tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodford is retaining full guard.
Shum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum passes Woodford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shum prevents Woodford from improving his position.
Shum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woodford's head.
Shum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Woodford tries to roll over but Shum keeps him under control.
Woodford is breathing heavily.
Shum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shum lands a nice short elbow.
Shum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodford wants to stand back up but Shum manages to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Shum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Shum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woodford moves out of range of the strikes.
Woodford ducks under a wild hook from Shum.
Shum misses with an uppercut. Woodford saw that one coming.
Woodford swings for the body but Shum moves out of range.
Shum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shum controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kelvin Shum just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodford.
Shum cracks Woodford with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Woodford tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shum pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Woodford is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Shum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeppe Turska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turska comes to the cage accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rush's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer - Rush. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeppe Turska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush jabs at Turska's body.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turska fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turska's sensitive parts.
Turska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rush looks to land a right hand but Turska moved out of range.
Rush cracks Turska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeppe Turska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rush wants to control but Turska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turska is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turska is working away from the top position though.
Turska wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
Turska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska is thwarting Rush's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rush looks to score with a jab to the body but Turska is just out of range.
Turska shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
Turska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turska on the side of the head.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turska moves away.
Turska shoots in but no luck this time.
Rush with a nice cross.
Turska ducks under a wild hook from Rush.
Turska shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turska.
A big right from Rush misses.
Turska closes the distance and clinches up with Rush, looking for a takedown. Turska pushes Rush against the cage but Rush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turska is breathing heavily.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Turska feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rush is on top in guard.
Turska working for a triangle but Rush defends it easily.
Rush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turska keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Turska being controlled here, momentarily.
Turska working a defensive guard but Rush manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rush trying to control the action but Turska is working from the bottom.
Turska manages to get back to half guard.
Rush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rush is pressing down on Turska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turska is holding on for now.
Rush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turska is trying to get back to full guard.
Turska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turska trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Turska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush content to stall in guard here.
Turska is looking for a triangle but Rush pushes his legs off easily.
Turska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Turska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rush gets caught flat footed, as Turska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turska drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turska has Rush in his guard.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush trying to control but Turska is working from the bottom.
Rush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Turska is keeping the position.
Turska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Turska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rush preventing the sweep.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush trying to control but Turska is working from the bottom.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turska working for a triangle but Rush defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Turska working for a triangle but Rush defends it easily.
Rush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turska wants to sweep but no luck.
Rush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jesper Rush just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Turska persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
Turska gets a takedown into half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush keeping hold of Turska's head, controlling as best he can.
Rush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turska seems to be working for a kimura but Rush defends the submission attempt.
Rush is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turska pulls his head out easily.
Turska is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeppe Turska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Marak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marak has chosen Templars of Steele - Hammer Fall as his entrance music. Travis Wood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Marak!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wood throws the left hand but Marak avoids the punch easily.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Marak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Wood misses the jab.
Marak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wood scores a takedown into full mount!
Marak tries to reverse the position but Wood maintains control.
Marak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wood with the ground and pound from mount.
Wood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marak is rocked!
Wood takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Marak breaks Wood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Marak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood pulls Marak in close to prevent any damage.
Marak forces his way into half guard.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
Marak is sitting in close to Wood's body. Wood has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marak is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marak is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Wood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterhouse-WoodStock. Who is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Requiem for a tower. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Franklin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Who ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Who gets a takedown into half guard.
Who tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Who trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Who is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Who has a good base and remains in mount.
Who has hold of Franklin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franklin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Franklin wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
You get the feeling that Franklin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Franklin taking shots to the head.
Who with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Who is working for a guillotine from mount but Franklin frees his head quite easily.
Franklin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Who working for a submission but Franklin is keeping him at bay.
That's two 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.
You get the feeling that Franklin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Franklin tries to hold on but Who postures up.
Franklin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Who with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Who has hold of Franklin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franklin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Who working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Who tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Franklin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Who.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who with the ground and pound from mount.
Franklin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Who tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Who's attempts to control the action.
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Who is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Who avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Who jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Franklin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Who on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who tries for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Who is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franklin tries to escape but Who is in control.
Who wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Who has an Americana. Franklin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Who is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Who hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Who!
Jay Who is the new middleweight champion!
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