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CFC 55: Sol vs Mendez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang comes into the arena with Mortal kombat theme blaring out of the sound system. Ross has chosen Slaughterhouse-Sound Off as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liu Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ross!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Kang drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Ross tries to land knees in the clinch but Kang avoids the damage to the body.
Ross trying to stall but Kang improves his position.
Kang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ross pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ross is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ross to the mat. Ross regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Kang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kang wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Kang postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Ross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Kang from controlling successfully.
Kang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross scores with a punch to the head.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Kang's head but Kang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross throws a body punch but Kang moves out of range.
Kang staying out of range there.
Ross tries to clinch but Kang moves away
and Kang counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang thows a big elbow that misses.
Kang won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Ross looks gassed!
Kang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ross's guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ross defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kang.
Kang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ross takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kang scoring with punches from side control.
Kang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kang cracks Ross with a big elbow.
Ross defending against the ground and pound.
Kang working the head and body with strikes.
Ross pushes Kang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ross wants to control but Kang postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Kang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ross connects with a crisp jab.
Ross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ross tries to kick Kang off but Kang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kang trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Kang won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Ross pushes Kang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross has his takedown stuffed
and Kang counters with a straight right hand.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Kang throws a sloppy body shot
and Ross counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ross closes the distance but Kang moves to the side
and Kang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kang rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ross has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Kang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kang manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang laying and praying for a moment but Ross takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ross won't allow Kang to pass to mount.
Kang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ross won't allow Kang to pass to mount.
Ross is staying active underneath Kang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kang prevents Ross from standing back up.
Kang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Kang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ross's head.
Ross is looking to escape.
Kang trying to control the pace.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Ross is not content to let Kang control the position.
Kang wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Kang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ross cracks Kang with a good jab.
Kang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross pushes Kang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ross is not content to let Kang control the position.
Kang tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
Ross tries to escape but Kang is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kang.
Ross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kang throwing shots but Ross is blocking nicely.
Liu Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ross misses with a looping right.
Kang misses with a hook.
A jab from Ross does it's job there.
Kang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross tries to clinch but Kang moves away
and Kang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ross won't be happy with that.
Ross avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kang.
Kang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kang throws an elbow but Ross slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ross is not content to let Kang control the position.
Kang misses with the ground and pound.
Ronnie Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to buck Kang off.
Kang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kang tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
The strikes coming from Kang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kang is looking to wear down Ross with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ross looks to clinch
so Kang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross wants to stand but Kang is controlling the position.
Kang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Kang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liu Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kang, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liu Kang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier has chosen Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube misses the jab.
Dube scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dube stalks Cormier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cormier's face. Cormier staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Corey Cormier has been cut.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cormier misses with a straight right.
Dube misses with the combination.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Dube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cormier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cormier scores with a nice body kick.
Dube throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Dube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and Cormier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dube lands a jab to the nose.
Dube misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Dube scores with a four punch combination!
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cormier misses with the combination.
Dube lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cormier at a distance.
Dube scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dube misses with a low kick.
Cormier looks to land a body kick but Dube moved away.
Dube thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dube throws a hook but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier pushes Dube away with a front kick.
Dube lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Dube avoids them all with ease.
Dube thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dube pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dube to counter with a crisp jab.
Cormier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dube.
Dube misses with a head kick.
Dube connects with a jab.
Dube swinging wilding here.
Dube is breathing heavily.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dube connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cormier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dube throws a leg kick that misses.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dube lands with a nice combination. Cormier backs away looking to recover.
Dube connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Dube bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cormier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cormier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dube is rocked!
Cormier fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Dube is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Cormier - that's a beauty! Dube is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cormier can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corey Cormier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian comes to the cage accompanied by "Scarface Groove" by Paris. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pierre's choice of entrance music: Where is My Mind. Diomedes Argosian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argosian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Argosian rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Argosian tries to stall but Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Argosian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierre avoids the damage to the body.
Pierre misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Argosian as the two fighters clinch.
Argosian stops a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Argosian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierre lands a knee to the body.
Argosian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Argosian trying to stall but Pierre improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Argosian.
A short right from Argosian.
Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Argosian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Argosian is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Argosian into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Argosian won't allow it.
Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Argosian as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Argosian won't allow it.
Argosian lands a nice uppercut.
Argosian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Argosian prevents the takedown attempt.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Argosian is controlling the position.
Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Argosian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Argosian 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.
Argosian connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argosian is one step ahead there.
Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argosian wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Argosian is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
Argosian is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Argosian passes Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Argosian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Argosian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierre won't be happy with that.
Pierre looks gassed!
Argosian working the head with strikes.
Argosian looks up at the clock and then as Pierre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Argosian smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Argosian is looking to take a break and control but Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Argosian cracks Pierre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierre is not content to let Argosian control the position.
Pierre is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Argosian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Argosian lands a nice forearm strike.
Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Argosian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Argosian trying to control from half guard but Pierre is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre trying to control but Argosian postures up.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Argosian is controlling well.
Pierre taking some punishment here, with Argosian in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argosian wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Pierre landing strikes from the bottom.
Argosian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Argosian drops an elbow to the side of Pierre's head.
Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pierre gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Argosian counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierre fails to pull guard.
Argosian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pierre trying to control the hands but Argosian won't let him.
Pierre turns into Argosian and is now in his guard.
Argosian controlling the position.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argosian is looking to sweep but instead, Pierre has passed into half guard.
Argosian is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Argosian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Argosian tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Pierre misses
and Argosian moves into the clinch.
Argosian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Argosian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Argosian pinned against the cage. Argosian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
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.
Argosian clinches up with Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Argosian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierre avoids the damage to the body.
Argosian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Argosian.
A short left from Argosian.
Argosian lands with a short shot to the head.
Argosian prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Argosian keeps him there for the moment.
Argosian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Argosian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre is trying to break free.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Argosian finish him?
Pierre missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Argosian.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Argosian slows down the pace here.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Argosian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierre pushes Argosian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Argosian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Argosian scores a nice knee to the body.
Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Argosian is blocking nicely.
Pierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Argosian.
Argosian misses with some punches.
Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Pierre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Argosian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Argosian lands a jab to the head.
Argosian avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Argosian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argosian.
Pierre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Argosian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Argosian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Argosian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Argosian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierre.
Argosian trying to hold on to Pierre's head to control him but Pierre postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argosian tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good work by Argosian as he checks the leg kick.
Pierre wants to clinch but Argosian slips to the side
and Argosian counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Argosian avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Pierre darts in trying to clinch
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Argosian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Argosian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Argosian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Argosian escapes and throws Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Argosian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Argosian lands an elbow.
Pierre gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Argosian there.
Argosian wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy.
Argosian uses his free foot to push down on Pierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pierre.
Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Argosian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argosian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pierre wants to control but Argosian is having none of it.
Argosian tries to control but Pierre wriggling away.
Argosian breaks from Pierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Argosian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Argosian with the ground and pound from mount.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Argosian working Pierre over with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Argosian! Pierre is hurt baaadly! Argosian is firing away with more strikes - Pierre is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diomedes Argosian!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Jovanovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Solih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovanovitch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Just Like You Imagined - Nine Inch Nails. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Jovanovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Solih!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovitch fails to land with a series of punches.
Solih shoots in and drives through. Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Solih fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovitch throws a nice looking combination but Solih bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovitch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jovanovitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jovanovitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jovanovitch throws a series of punches but Solih avoids them all with ease.
Solih shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanislav Jovanovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Solih.
Jovanovitch lands a with a good body shot.
Jovanovitch defending well as Solih loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovitch swinging wilding here.
Jovanovitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solih fails with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jovanovitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jovanovitch misses with the combination.
Solih stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jovanovitch.
Solih looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jovanovitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solih moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jovanovitch throws a combination. Solih tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jovanovitch feints and then cracks Solih's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Solih down.
Jovanovitch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jovanovitch showed some decent athleticism there.
Jovanovitch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Solih to stand up.
Solih looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch throws a nice looking combination but Solih bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanislav Jovanovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solih slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Solih cracks a nice hook into Jovanovitch's ribs.
Jovanovitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solih takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solih dodges the punch combination from Jovanovitch.
Solih slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch misses with a wild combination.
Jovanovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Solih shoots for a double leg takedown but Jovanovitch sprawls well. He's pushed Solih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solih throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jovanovitch lands a jab-cross combination.
Jovanovitch misses with a wild combination.
Jovanovitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovitch works over Solih's head and body with a nice combination.
Jovanovitch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jovanovitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jovanovitch misses with the combination.
Jovanovitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jovanovitch misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Jovanovitch misses.
Jovanovitch lands with a nice body punch.
Jovanovitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovitch lands a two punch combo.
Jovanovitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jovanovitch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jovanovitch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jovanovitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solih moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solih misses with a takedown
and Jovanovitch counters with a one-two to the body.
Jovanovitch looks to land a combination but Solih avoids it well.
Jovanovitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solih fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Jovanovitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Jovanovitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jovanovitch misses with a few strikes there.
Jovanovitch throws a right and a left that Solih avoids nicely.
Jovanovitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solih lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jovanovitch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanislav Jovanovitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovanovitch misses with a few strikes there.
Jovanovitch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solih counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solih.
Solih is looking to work some ground and pound but Jovanovitch has wrist control.
Jovanovitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Jovanovitch, not yet.
Solih chips away with some ground and pound.
Solih lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jovanovitch wants to sweep here but Solih controlling him for the moment.
Solih trying to control but Jovanovitch is working from the bottom.
Solih is breathing heavily.
Solih stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jovanovitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solih in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jovanovitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solih.
Jovanovitch misses with a combination
and Solih decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jovanovitch's guard.
Jovanovitch wriggles free and stands up.
Jovanovitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solih.
Jovanovitch works Solih's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solih doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jovanovitch lands with a hook. Solih tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch scores with a one two! Solih had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Solih misses with a few strikes there.
Jovanovitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Solih off the cage and back into rage.
Jovanovitch tries to bum rush Solih with a series of wild strikes but Solih uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jovanovitch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jovanovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovitch throws a combination that misses
and Solih counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jovanovitch!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovitch is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jovanovitch is bucking up trying to escape but Solih cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Jovanovitch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jovanovitch is rocked!
Solih scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jovanovitch?
Oh Jovanovitch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Solih! Jovanovitch is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Solih!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom Sawyer by Rush. Frank Castle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Sawyer's chin.
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sawyer.
Sawyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sawyer takes one to the side of the head.
Castle throws a lazy right hand but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castle's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawyer postures up and lands a big shot to Castle's brow.
Castle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sawyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sawyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sawyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sawyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castle's head.
Castle keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Sawyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Castle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sawyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castle sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer is nestled in close to Castle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sawyer lands a nice short elbow.
Sawyer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sawyer.
Sawyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sawyer moves nicely into side control.
Castle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to improve his position.
Castle is looking for a kimura but Sawyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castle to get the leverage.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Sawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sawyer landing strikes from the bottom.
Sawyer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Castle pulls his head out easily.
Sawyer actively working from the bottom here.
Castle is working for a kimura but Sawyer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sawyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer lands an upkick as Castle stands over him.
Castle forces his way into half guard.
Castle wants to get back to his feet.
Sawyer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Castle seems to be looking for submissions.
Sawyer tries to get to full guard but Castle has control of the leg.
Sawyer lands with a few short shots to the body.
Castle blocks the strikes from Sawyer.
Sawyer wants to improve his position but Castle is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sawyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle tries to free his leg and advance position but Sawyer is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sawyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
Castle connects with a single shot there.
Sawyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Sawyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sawyer postures up and lands a big shot to Castle's brow.
Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sawyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Sawyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castle wants to improve his position but Sawyer is controlling well.
Sawyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sawyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sawyer's back!
Sawyer breaks Castle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Castle wants to stand up but Sawyer is controlling him.
Sawyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Castle wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling the position.
Sawyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sawyer with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is in close to Castle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sawyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Sawyer stands and throws Castle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sawyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sawyer lands a nice forearm strike.
Sawyer tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Castle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sawyer works over Castle with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle has momentary wrist control but Sawyer slips an elbow through the middle.
Sawyer cracks Castle with a solid left hand.
Castle is rocked!
Sawyer pushes down on Castle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sawyer working over Castle with some ground and pound. Castle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Castle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawyer lands a big elbow - Castle is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sawyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retino Blastoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Schimling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Schimling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Retino Blastoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Schimling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blastoma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schimling is fending him off so far but Blastoma persists. Nope, Schimling circles away and we're back to standing.
Blastoma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blastoma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Retino Blastoma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blastoma scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schimling is looking to get to half guard.
Schimling gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schimling tries to roll over but Blastoma keeps him under control.
Blastoma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schimling tries to reverse the position but Blastoma maintains control.
Blastoma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schimling is working to get back to half guard.
Schimling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blastoma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blastoma unloading with bombs!
Schimling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schimling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schimling wants to control but Blastoma is having none of it.
Blastoma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blastoma is breathing heavily.
Blastoma fails to advance to Schimling's back.
Schimling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blastoma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schimling's face.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schimling is working to get back to half guard.
Blastoma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blastoma has hold of Schimling's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schimling manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blastoma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blastoma looking to finish with strikes here!
Schimling tries to lock up and control but Blastoma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schimling tries to reverse the position but Blastoma maintains control.
Schimling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Retino Blastoma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blastoma shoots in for a double leg but Schimling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blastoma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schimling wants to get back to full guard.
Blastoma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schimling moves into full guard.
Schimling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blastoma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blastoma wants to pass the guard but Schimling is keeping the position.
Schimling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blastoma is one step ahead there.
Blastoma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Blastoma landing some decent shots from guard.
Blastoma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blastoma has gone for a leg lock! Schimling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blastoma's guard.
Blastoma keeping full guard, as Schimling tries to pass.
Blastoma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schimling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blastoma is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blastoma is on top in guard.
Blastoma forces his way into half guard.
Blastoma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blastoma is nestled in close to Schimling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schimling is trying to get back to full guard.
Blastoma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schimling manages to get to full guard.
Blastoma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schimling's head.
Retino Blastoma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blastoma lands a couple of elbows.
Schimling 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.
Blastoma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schimling working a defensive guard here.
Schimling had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Blastoma is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schimling Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Blastoma's back instead.
Blastoma turns into Schimling and is now in his guard.
Blastoma passes Schimling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schimling wants to improve his position but Blastoma is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schimling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schimling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blastoma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blastoma is in close to Schimling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Retino Blastoma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blastoma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blastoma wants to pass the guard but Schimling is keeping the position.
Schimling has his foot on Blastoma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blastoma works his way back into a safe position though.
Schimling trying to control the position.
Blastoma passes Schimling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blastoma prevents Schimling from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blastoma 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! Schimling is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Retino Blastoma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen I Love College-Asher Roth as his entrance music. Abel Zero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zero.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Urijah Brown has been cut.
Abel Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zero finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zero.
Zero misses with a head kick.
Zero lands a big head kick that sends Brown to the canvas! Zero follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Zero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev feints and as Agrabah raises his hands in defense, Vasiliev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasiliev working some strikes from top position.
Vasiliev tries to free his leg and advance position but Agrabah is retaining full guard.
Vasiliev pushing down on Agrabah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Agrabah is trying to get back to full guard.
Agrabah trying to control here.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a kimura but Agrabah is defending well.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Agrabah has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Agrabah is trying to control but can't.
Vasiliev is looking to take a break and control but Agrabah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasiliev avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Jafar Agrabah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Agrabah that sends Vasiliev to the canvas. Vasiliev tries to scramble back to his feet but Agrabah brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Oleg Vasiliev has been cut.
Agrabah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasiliev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Agrabah trying to control the action but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev is looking to reverse the position.
Agrabah has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Agrabah tries to control but Vasiliev wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasiliev tries to reverse the position but Agrabah maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah working for a submission but Vasiliev is keeping him at bay.
Agrabah looking to isolate an arm here. Vasiliev doesn't see it coming and as Agrabah extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Agrabah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jafar Agrabah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meat Machine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrew Carter's chin.
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meat Machine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carter stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter passes Machine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carter is looking to stall here but Machine recovers full guard.
Machine wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Carter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
Machine wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter slips nicely into half guard.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to stand.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machine is looking to escape.
Carter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machine turns into him and now he's in Carter's guard.
Machine trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
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.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Carter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machine has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machine's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter is looking to clinch.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machine as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter seems to be looking for submissions.
Machine is trying to stand up here but Carter is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machine to regain full guard.
Carter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carter has Machine in his guard.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to stand up but Carter won't let him.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machine has passed into side control.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Machine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter looks to move to half guard but instead Machine has passed into mount! Damn!
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter feints and as Machine raises his hands in defense, Carter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Carter passes Machine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Carter is keen to just control but Machine is a slippery customer.
Machine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
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.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is trying to buck Carter off.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face as Carter controls the position.
Carter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Carter throws an elbow but Machine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carter working the body and head with strikes.
Carter trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Carter is putting a hurting on Machine here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Carter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for YB Sol has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol misses with a looping right.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sol sprawls well initially but Mendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sol is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol avoid being mounted?
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to stand up but Sol has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sol wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Sol is looking to improve his position.
Sol is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
Mendez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
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.
Sol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sol shoots in and drives through. Mendez sprawls well.
Mendez slips under a jab from Sol.
Mendez scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sol is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sol manages to get himself to full guard.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Sol wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez advances position into side control!
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.
Mendez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendez advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sol swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sol works the jab nicely.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol.
Sol throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
YB Sol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sol swinging wilding here.
Mendez scores with a body shot.
Sol throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Sol is avoiding it.
Sol avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Sol gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Sol is trying to keep Mendez in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard.
Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Sol defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 YB Sol will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mendez clinches but Sol breaks the clinch
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendez trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sol pulls his head out easily.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Sol tries to stand but Mendez is controlling from the bottom.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Sol is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez slips under a jab from Sol.
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.
Sol keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sol. Sol gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sol regains guard immediately.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sol looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sol looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sol!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to bench press Sol off him but Sol keeps the position.
Sol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Mendez is looking for a sweep.
Sol wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez is looking for a sweep.
Mendez regains half guard.
Sol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sol misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez stands and throws Sol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez really dominated that round.
That's time! Sol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Sol.
Sol misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez has Sol up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sol is pressed up against the cage. Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sol down to the mat. Sol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Sol shoots in.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sol misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez clinches but Sol breaks the clinch
and Sol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol lands a really nice looking cross but Mendez seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol misses with the combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol throws a shot to the body.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Sol keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A choreographed right hand from Sol misses the target.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that YB Sol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sol lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Sol throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Mendez tries to clinch up
and Sol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez looks to clinch
and Sol counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendez dodges the ground and pound from Sol.
Mendez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sol manages to pass to mount!
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sol controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Sol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control but Sol is having none of it.
Sol controlling from the full mount.
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendez tries to hold on but Sol pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sol cracks Mendez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Mendez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol!
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