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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Growes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Samson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Growes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson has a takedown stuffed.
Growes shoots and misses
and Samson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Growes striking off his back but it's not causing Samson any problems.
Growes trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Samson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Growes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samson advances to half guard.
Growes is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Growes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samson seems to be looking for submissions.
Growes is pressing down on Samson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Samson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Samson won't allow Growes to get back to his feet.
Growes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Growes wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
Growes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes cracks Samson with a solid left hand.
Samson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Growes has passed into side control.
Growes decides to stand back up. Growes steps back and let's Samson get back to his feet.
Growes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samson keeping full guard, as Growes tries to pass.
Samson is looking for a triangle but Growes pushes his legs off easily.
Samson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Growes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samson trying to keep a closed guard but Growes is proving a slippery customer.
Samson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Growes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Samson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Growes's back instead.
Samson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Growes gets back to full guard.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Growes wants to stand but Samson is controlling the position.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Samson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Growes tries to improve position but can't.
Samson wants to control but Growes is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Samson crashes against the mat.
Samson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Samson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson looking to control but Growes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Samson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Samson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Samson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Nutz has chosen Afrika Bambaataa - Feel The Wibe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coco Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nutz working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Nutz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nutz wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Nutz looks gassed!
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz striking off his back.
Nutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
Nutz trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Nutz forces his way into half guard.
Nutz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Nutz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz has given up his back.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutz is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Will Nutz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diaz breaks Nutz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Nutz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Nutz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nutz advances position into side control!
Diaz stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is stalling here. Nutz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nutz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Nutz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.
Nutz trying to control here.
Nutz is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nutz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Nutz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Nutz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Nutz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
Diaz tries to move to mount but Nutz blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nutz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nutz tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz cracks Nutz with a big right hand but Nutz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Nutz is defending the strikes.
Nutz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nutz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Nutz is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Nutz has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nutz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Nutz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Nutz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Nutz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nutz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nutz!
Nutz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nutz out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Diaz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrigo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Buzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azis Hasis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzynski comes into the arena with Wavin Flag by K'naan blaring out of the sound system. Hasis has chosen Manu Chao - King Of Bongo as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Buzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azis Hasis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasis.
Buzynski gets a takedown into half guard.
Hasis is trying to stand back up but Buzynski is controlling him
Buzynski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buzynski wants to take a breather but Hasis is having none of it.
Hasis looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasis looks gassed!
Buzynski lands strikes from half guard.
Buzynski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Buzynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzynski trying to control but Hasis is having none of it.
Buzynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jack Buzynski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Buzynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buzynski tries to clinch up but Hasis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hasis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasis misses with a double jab.
Hasis swinging wilding here.
Azis Hasis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzynski clinches up against the cage.
Hasis has had enough of the clinch but Buzynski keeps him there for the moment.
Buzynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hasis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hasis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buzynski.
Buzynski keeps control of Hasis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasis manages to break the clinch.
Buzynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buzynski shoots in and drives through. Hasis sprawls well.
Buzynski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buzynski controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buzynski wants to pass to mount but Hasis is defending the position.
Buzynski wants to take a breather but Hasis is having none of it.
Buzynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hasis wants to get back to his feet.
Buzynski controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Buzynski there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hasis.
Hasis wants to clinch but Buzynski slips to the side
and Buzynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Buzynski content just to control the position here.
Hasis is trying to stand up.
Buzynski content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Buzynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buzynski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buzynski wants to pass to mount but Hasis is defending the position.
Buzynski prevents Hasis from standing back up.
Buzynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasis tries to kick Buzynski off but Buzynski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buzynski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasis is breathing heavily.
Buzynski controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzynski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hasis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buzynski showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buzynski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hasis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buzynski.
Buzynski controlling the action here.
Buzynski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasis is trying to stand up here but Buzynski is controlling him well.
Buzynski trying to control the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jack Buzynski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Buzynski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buzynski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hasis wants to get back to his feet but Buzynski is dominant here and he's now got Hasis's back!
Buzynski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Hasis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hasis blocking the ground and pound.
Hasis is trying to stand.
Buzynski controlling the pace for now.
Jack Buzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasis tries to buck Buzynski off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buzynski unloads with some shots from mount but Hasis bucks and avoids them well.
Buzynski controlling the pace for now.
Hasis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Buzynski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Buzynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Buzynski with shots to the head and body - Hasis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Buzynski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buzynski controlling from the full mount.
Buzynski lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Buzynski dominated that second round.
That's time! Buzynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No joy there for Hasis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buzynski darts in and clinches Hasis up against the cage.
Hasis gets underhooks to prevent Buzynski's takedown attempt.
Buzynski has Hasis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hasis wants to break free but Buzynski has control.
Hasis breaks the clinch.
Buzynski shoots in for a takedown but Hasis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Buzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasis throws a leg kick but Buzynski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buzynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hasis pinned against the cage. Hasis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buzynski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasis keeps working.
Buzynski controlling the position.
Buzynski wants to control but Hasis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzynski with the ground and pound but Hasis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Buzynski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hasis!
Buzynski won't let Hasis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Buzynski controlling the pace for now.
Buzynski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasis is looking to escape.
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.
Hasis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Azis Hasis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Buzynski blocks the leg kick.
Hasis tries to clinch but Buzynski moves away
and Buzynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Buzynski controlling from side mount.
Buzynski is looking to take a break and control but Hasis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasis is trying to buck Buzynski off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzynski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buzynski controlling the position from side mount.
Hasis is not content to let Buzynski control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jack Buzynski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Buzynski fails to land the takedown.
Hasis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buzynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Buzynski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Buzynski trying to control the position but Hasis is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Buzynski is looking to take a break and control but Hasis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buzynski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hasis's legs.
Azis Hasis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasis is not content to let Buzynski control the position.
Buzynski tries to move to mount but Hasis blocks the move with his legs.
Buzynski advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Buzynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buzynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Buzynski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niki Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alves had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Niki Virtanen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niki Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
Alves looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Virtanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtanen postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Virtanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtanen wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtanen stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Virtanen passes Alves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virtanen decides to return to a standing position.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Virtanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alves's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Virtanen controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Virtanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virtanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virtanen working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virtanen is landing with some decent strikes but Alves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Virtanen landing strikes from the mount.
Virtanen lands with some strikes.
Virtanen unloading with bombs!
Alves is rocked!
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Virtanen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niki Virtanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Virtanen shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Virtanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Virtanen trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Virtanen is controlling the pace.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virtanen content just to control the position here.
Virtanen prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
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.
Virtanen lands a big elbow.
Virtanen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Virtanen fakes the leg kick and cracks Alves in the body.
Virtanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Alves should have avoided that one.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
Virtanen jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well.
Alves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Virtanen counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtanen trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtanen is controlling Alves's posture.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Alves is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Virtanen counters with a nice body kick.
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Alves clinches.
Alves wants to break free but Virtanen has control.
Virtanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niki Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Virtanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtanen slips nicely into half guard.
Virtanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Niki Virtanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Alves works to full guard.
Virtanen stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Virtanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Virtanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtanen wants to stand but Alves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Virtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Virtanen drives through and clinches with Alves against the cage.
Virtanen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alves can't fight it off and eventually Virtanen manages to take the fight to the floor. Alves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Virtanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Virtanen has control of the leg.
Virtanen escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Virtanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Virtanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niki Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Virtanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niki Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jyrki Metso!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso scores a takedown into full mount!
Metso controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position but Metso isn't that keen on the idea.
Metso lands a big shot there that rocks Jeremy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Maxwell Jeremy has been cut.
Metso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position but Metso isn't that keen on the idea.
Metso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Metso manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jeremy to take his back!
Metso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeremy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso landing with strikes.
Jeremy is really stuck here.
Metso wants to control but Jeremy is keeping busy.
Jeremy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Metso wants to stand up but Jeremy is controlling the position.
Metso is trying to control the action in half guard but Jeremy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jeremy trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso uses his free foot to push down on Jeremy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jeremy.
Jeremy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jeremy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jeremy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Metso is trying to work for a kimura but Jeremy is defending well.
Metso looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy tries to kick Metso off but Metso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jeremy is trying to control but can't.
Jeremy tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Jeremy has a hand on Metso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Metso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jeremy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metso.
Jeremy is squirming around, avoiding Metso's attempts to control the action.
Jeremy working to try and regain half guard.
Jeremy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Metso avoids the attempt from Jeremy to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy is working to get back to half guard.
Metso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jeremy is looking to escape.
Jeremy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy lands a couple of elbows.
Jeremy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeremy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jeremy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jeremy prevents Metso from improving his position.
Jeremy trying to mount his opponent but Metso defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jeremy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metso is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeremy slips a nice elbow through Metso's hands, connecting with Metso's forehead.
Metso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Metso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Jeremy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maxwell Jeremy's cut is getting worse.
Jeremy stuffs the takedown.
Jyrki Metso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metso off to one side.
Jeremy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metso as he avoids it easily.
Metso tries to clinch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jeremy.
Metso shoots and misses
and Jeremy counters with a single leg into guard. Metso didn't expect that.
Maxwell Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Metso.
Metso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metso is trying to control the position but Jeremy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeremy passes Metso's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Metso is looking to control Jeremy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metso avoid being mounted?
Metso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jeremy.
Jeremy trying to mount his opponent but Metso defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso is staying active underneath Jeremy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metso tries to get to full guard but Jeremy has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Metso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jeremy counters by clinching up.
Jeremy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metso breaks from the clinch.
Metso moves into the clinch successfully.
Metso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeremy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeremy stalling the fight.
Metso jumps into guard, dragging Jeremy to the mat.
Jeremy working some strikes from top position.
Jeremy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metso's head.
Metso working a defensive guard here.
Jeremy wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
Metso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeremy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso trying to control the position.
Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeremy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jeremy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metso tries for a takedown but Jeremy circles away easily
and Jeremy counters with a nice leg kick.
Jeremy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Jeremy sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso shoots in but Jeremy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that Metso avoids nicely.
Jeremy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeremy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
Metso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremy misses with a hook. Metso ducked under it nicely.
Metso tries for a takedown but Jeremy circles away easily
and Jeremy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four 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.
Jeremy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Jeremy misses.
Metso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jeremy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jeremy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metso controls the pace.
Metso won't allow Jeremy to sweep him here.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso pushes down on Jeremy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metso not doing much here.
Jyrki Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso is keen to just control but Jeremy is a slippery customer.
Jeremy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jyrki Metso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Jeremy's cut.
That's time! Jeremy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Metso.
Jeremy fails with the takedown
letting Metso counter with a right hand.
Metso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jeremy if he has to take too many more of those.
Jyrki Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeremy scores with a body shot.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
Jeremy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Jeremy counters with a body kick.
Maxwell Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Metso.
No joy there for Jeremy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metso moves into the clinch.
Metso pushes Jeremy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy misses with some punches.
Metso jumps into guard, dragging Jeremy to the mat.
Metso working a defensive guard here.
Metso wriggles free and stands up.
Metso punishes Jeremy's body with a nice straight punch.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jeremy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeremy misses with a kick to the body.
Metso throws the kick towards the body but Jeremy avoids it.
Jeremy misses with a hook.
Metso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metso tries for a takedown but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeremy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metso, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metso takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metso. That did some damage!
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeremy as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeremy.
Metso darts in trying to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy works over Metso with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeremy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeremy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeremy postures up.
Jeremy is looking to work some ground and pound but Metso has wrist control.
Metso uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeremy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jeremy stopping the sweep attempt from Metso.
Metso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy stands and steps away. Metso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Metso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maxwell Jeremy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metso jumps guard but Jeremy stands there with Metso around his waist. Metso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Metso manages to break the clinch.
Jeremy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metso darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jeremy to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metso stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeremy. Jeremy gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Jeremy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Metso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Mustapaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Kanchelskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustapaa comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - In Your Face. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslak Mustapaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fjodor Kanchelskis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustapaa cracks Kanchelskis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kanchelskis takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mustapaa just leaning against Kanchelskis, taking a breather.
Mustapaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kanchelskis gets through Mustapaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanchelskis prevents Mustapaa from breaking the clinch.
Mustapaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanchelskis misses with the head strike.
Mustapaa breaks from the clinch.
Kanchelskis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustapaa's waist but Mustapaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanchelskis off to one side.
Mustapaa throws a series of punches but Kanchelskis moves out of range.
Kanchelskis scores a takedown into full mount!
Kanchelskis looks gassed!
Mustapaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kanchelskis landing strikes from the mount and Mustapaa is in trouble!
Mustapaa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mustapaa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustapaa regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanchelskis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mustapaa is trying to stand.
Kanchelskis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mustapaa controls his leg.
Kanchelskis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kanchelskis prevents Mustapaa from standing back up.
Mustapaa 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.
Kanchelskis is pressing down on Mustapaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mustapaa is holding on for now.
Mustapaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kanchelskis winds up and cracks Mustapaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mustapaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustapaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Aslak Mustapaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanchelskis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mustapaa backwards.
Kanchelskis lands with a right to the head.
Mustapaa can't break the clinch.
Kanchelskis missing with knees to the body.
Kanchelskis stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kanchelskis throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis throws an elbow that misses.
Mustapaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanchelskis backwards.
A short uppercut from Mustapaa.
Kanchelskis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mustapaa smiles and moves away.
Mustapaa cracks Kanchelskis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustapaa throws a hook but Kanchelskis avoids it easily.
Kanchelskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanchelskis tries to clinch but Mustapaa moves away
enabling Mustapaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustapaa lands a body shot.
Mustapaa lands with a shot to the body.
Mustapaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanchelskis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kanchelskis walks into a straight right hand from Mustapaa.
Kanchelskis is rocked!
Kanchelskis tries to clinch but Mustapaa moves away
and Mustapaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanchelskis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustapaa finish him?
Kanchelskis tries to clinch up.
Kanchelskis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mustapaa but Mustapaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustapaa connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kanchelskis tumbling to the canvas! Mustapaa pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kanchelskis was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aslak Mustapaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Singh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Merker's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Merker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Merker is out of range.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Merker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merker fails to land the takedown.
Merker misses with a looping left.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Merker throws a nice head kick!
Singh throws a solid leg kick but Merker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Singh.
Merker forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Merker keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Merker lands a nice elbow.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Merker won't allow it.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Merker won't allow it.
Merker breaks the clinch.
Merker shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Merker closes the distance and clinches.
Merker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh finds it's way round the side to connect with Merker's head.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh throws a series of punches but Merker moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Merker.
Singh looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker lands a head kick that stumbles Singh and the fighters go to the mat.
Singh is rocked!
Singh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Singh is still in real trouble! Can Merker finish him?
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merker.
Merker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
Merker won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Merker slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Singh.
Singh seems to have recovered his senses.
Singh landing strikes from the bottom.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Merker has control of the leg.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merker thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Merker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merker momentarily.
Merker is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Merker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Singh!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Gerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ukko Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Gerra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gerra has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Reinikainen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clark Gerra!
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