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GSF 2 First Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike De carolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlin Cummimg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merlin Cummimg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike De carolis's 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike De carolis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merlin Cummimg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummimg stuffs the takedown attempt from De carolis. De carolis gets slowly back to his feet.
Cummimg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cummimg circles away from the clinch attempt.
De carolis shoots in for a takedown but Cummimg shows good takedown defense.
De carolis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cummimg!
Cummimg wants to control but De carolis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummimg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cummimg is trying to escape the mount.
De carolis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cummimg is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De carolis goes for an armbar but Cummimg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cummimg.
De carolis is breathing heavily.
Cummimg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De carolis could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cummimg pushes down on De carolis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De carolis wants to improve his position but Cummimg is controlling well.
Cummimg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De carolis is looking to improve his position.
Cummimg decides to return to a standing position.
Cummimg cracks the inside of De carolis's front leg.
Cummimg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De carolis.
De carolis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cummimg.
De carolis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cummimg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cummimg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cummimg content to stall in guard here.
De carolis is working an open guard so Cummimg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummimg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De carolis looks to land a right hand but Cummimg moved out of range.
Cummimg misses with a wild combination.
De carolis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cummimg.
Cummimg thuds his shin into the meat of De carolis's side.
Cummimg scores with a nice head shot.
De carolis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cummimg to the mat! Cummimg manages to get full guard.
Cummimg pushes De carolis off and scrambles back to his feet.
De carolis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummimg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De carolis.
De carolis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cummimg to get to his feet.
Cummimg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De carolis is fending him off so far but Cummimg persists. Nope, De carolis circles away and we're back to standing.
De carolis misses with a takedown attempt - Cummimg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike De carolis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De carolis has his takedown stuffed
and Cummimg counters with a one-two to the body.
De carolis tries to clinch there but Cummimg circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De carolis misses with a takedown attempt
and Cummimg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cummimg looks to land a combination. De carolis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Cummimg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Cummimg dominated that round.
That's time! De carolis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De carolis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cummimg counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cummimg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De carolis tries to clinch up
and Cummimg counters with a two punch combo.
Cummimg has managed to clinch.
De carolis can't get the takedown.
Cummimg just leaning against De carolis, taking a breather.
Cummimg lands a takedown into guard.
De carolis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cummimg stands up and waves to De carolis to follow him.
De carolis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cummimg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De carolis scores a takedown into full mount!
De carolis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cummimg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cummimg and De carolis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
De carolis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cummimg is trying to control De carolis's posture but De carolis avoids it.
De carolis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cummimg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De carolis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cummimg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mike De carolis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De carolis throws a combination that misses
and De carolis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De carolis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cummimg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De carolis misses with a takedown attempt
and Cummimg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De carolis really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike De carolis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cummimg!
De carolis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De carolis is trying for a kimura here. Cummimg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De carolis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike De carolis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Catoure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fontaine's choice of entrance music: War ensemble. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Dangerous GnP
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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, Ronald Catoure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontaine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fontaine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fontaine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Fontaine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Catoure taking a bit of punishment here - Fontaine scoring with strikes.
Fontaine wants to control but Catoure is keeping him busy.
Catoure manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fontaine's best efforts.
Catoure tries to kick Fontaine off but Fontaine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catoure is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fontaine throws a strike but Catoure avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fontaine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Catoure's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine stops Catoure from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontaine works over Catoure with some ground and pound from guard.
Fontaine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Catoure wants to stand but Fontaine is controlling the position.
Fontaine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fontaine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontaine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Catoure shoots in but Fontaine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fontaine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Catoure is breathing heavily.
Fontaine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fontaine throws a strike but Catoure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontaine can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catoure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fontaine is on top in guard.
Fontaine throws a big right hand that misses.
Fontaine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catoure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catoure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontaine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Catoure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catoure is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontaine connects with a couple of short punches.
Catoure wants to get back to his feet but Fontaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Catoure is keeping the position.
Fontaine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fontaine scoring with some ground and pound.
Fontaine thows a big elbow that misses.
Fontaine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fontaine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Catoure is looking to stand up but Fontaine isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catoure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine cracks Catoure with a solid left hand.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Catoure is keeping the position.
Catoure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Catoure closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fontaine gets a takedown into half guard.
Fontaine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Catoure's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fontaine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fontaine 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.
Fontaine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fontaine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fontaine tries to control but Catoure wriggling away.
Fontaine lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Fontaine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fontaine won't let Catoure get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fontaine misses with a head shot.
Fontaine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Catoure can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Catoure regains half guard.
Catoure trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontaine throws a strike but Catoure avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simon Fontaine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontaine throws and elbow that misses. Catoure uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontaine's guard. Nice move by Catoure!
Fontaine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catoure is one step ahead there.
Fontaine striking off his back but it's not causing Catoure any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fontaine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Catoure wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Catoure throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fontaine.
Catoure throws a right hand that Fontaine ducks under and follows up with a left that Fontaine also avoids with ease.
Fontaine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fontaine lands in his opponent's guard.
Fontaine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontaine wants to stand but Catoure has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fontaine throws and elbow that misses. Catoure uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontaine's guard. Nice move by Catoure!
Catoure is in close to Fontaine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catoure has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fontaine is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine trying to strike off his back.
Catoure wants to stand but Fontaine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Catoure wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Catoure wants to stand but Fontaine is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Catoure throws a series of punches but Fontaine avoids them all with ease.
Catoure throws a right hand that Fontaine ducks under and follows up with a left that Fontaine also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fontaine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Catoure clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine lands strikes to the head.
Fontaine scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Catoure is looking for a way out.
Catoure wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Fontaine dominating with strikes here.
Fontaine lands a big elbow.
Fontaine breaks from Catoure's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Catoure blocking the ground and pound.
Catoure is squirming around, avoiding Fontaine's attempts to control the action.
Catoure regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fontaine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fontaine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Catoure, pushing him back against the cage.
Fontaine manages to pull guard.
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontaine punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fontaine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Catoure has passed into side control.
Fontaine is pushing Catoure's head away, looking to escape. Catoure manages to hold on to the position though.
Catoure is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontaine is trying to control Catoure's posture but Catoure avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Catoure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Catoure misses with a wild combination.
Catoure misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fontaine has closed the distance and engaged Catoure in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontaine.
Fontaine lands a shoulder strike.
Fontaine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fontaine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Catoure just stands there and leans against the cage.
Catoure wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fontaine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Catoure prevents it.
Catoure is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontaine has double underhooks.
Fontaine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fontaine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Catoure takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fontaine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catoure wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fontaine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Fontaine.
Catoure gets back to half guard.
Catoure wants to get back to his feet.
Catoure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fontaine.
Fontaine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Catoure is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fontaine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fontaine's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catoure controlling well, preventing Fontaine from escaping the position.
Good control from Catoure.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Catoure.
Catoure has the hooks in. Fontaine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fontaine wants to control his opponent's hands but Catoure gets his hands free.
Fontaine is covering up but some of the strikes from Catoure are getting through and doing damage.
Catoure is not going to allow Fontaine to sit and survive in this position.
Fontaine can't escape the position.
Fontaine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four 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.
Fontaine is really stuck here.
Fontaine holding both Catoure 's hands and preventing any damage.
Catoure not allowing Fontaine to control his hands.
Fontaine can't escape the position.
Catoure avoiding Fontaine 's attempts to control his hands.
Fontaine tries to escape the position.
Catoure lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Fontaine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fontaine 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Fontaine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and james kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kent has chosen i can ride my bike with no handlebars as his entrance music. Josh Mica had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Mica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, james kent!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kent looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mica lands with a slapping head kick.
Mica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mica.
Mica throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mica throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mica lands a big head kick that sends kent to the canvas! Mica follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Mica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by I'ma Hustla. Ty Law has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Violator!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violator closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violator looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Violator is one step ahead there.
Violator must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Violator trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violator wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.
Law is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law passes Violator's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Law will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Law looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Violator wants to get back to full guard but Law has mounted him!
Law content just to control the position here.
Law is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Law takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Violator is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Law has control of Violator's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Violator regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Law content just to control the position here.
Law looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Law trying to control but Violator is having none of it.
Law is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Violator can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violator can't escape the position.
Violator takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Law lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Violator tries to reverse the position but Law maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Law.
Violator sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Violator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violator is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law trying to control from half guard but Violator is working away.
Violator trying to control but Law postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Violator tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law is working for a kimura but Violator is defending it quite comfortably.
Violator is trying to control but can't.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Violator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Violator is rocked!
Law 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! Violator is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ty Law!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miles Davis - Freddie freeloader kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Adam Pearce has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, For Win!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearce feints and as Win raises his hands in defense, Pearce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pearce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pearce drops back looking for a leg! Win is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Win manages to kick Pearce off! Pearce jumps back into Win's guard.
Pearce thows a big elbow that misses.
Win has momentary wrist control but Pearce slips an elbow through the middle.
Win has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Win has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pearce doesn't defend quickly enough and Win has managed to lock this one up! Can Pearce escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Win on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). For Win!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Torchertime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Torchertime!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumonte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torchertime.
Torchertime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dumonte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torchertime slips under a jab.
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumonte swings for the body but Torchertime moves out of range.
Torchertime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torchertime tries to close the distance and clinch but Dumonte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dumonte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dumonte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tank Torchertime has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Dumonte as he connects with a hook.
Torchertime is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dumonte! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Dumonte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bo Aarons's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Aarons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aarons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Aarons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aarons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bo Aarons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aarons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Aarons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aarons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aarons escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aarons shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Aarons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aarons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Aarons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Aarons is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aarons off to one side.
Rivera shoots in but Aarons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aarons tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aarons won't be happy with that.
Aarons is breathing heavily.
Aarons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivera controls the position.
Aarons is looking for a sweep.
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rivera stands up and beckons Aarons to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Aarons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aarons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aarons.
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!
Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aarons gets back to half guard.
Aarons kicks off Rivera and gets to his feet.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aarons stands and steps away. Rivera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aarons has his takedown stuffed
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Aarons throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aarons misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aarons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aarons 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.
Aarons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aarons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aarons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aarons stands up and waves to Rivera to follow him.
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Aarons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera tries to clinch but Aarons is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aarons is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Aarons circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera lands with a kick to the temple. Aarons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aarons misses with a few strikes there.
Aarons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Aarons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivera has escaped and now he's on top!
Rivera wants to control from the top but Aarons keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aarons wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aarons working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Aarons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Aarons fails with the takedown
so Rivera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aarons keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera tries to stand but Aarons is controlling from the bottom.
Aarons working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Bo Aarons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aarons wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Rivera pushes down on Aarons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivera connects with a nice short shot to Aarons's temple.
Aarons has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Aarons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivera decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rivera tries to clinch up
and Aarons counters with a takedown into side control.
Aarons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Aarons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aarons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aarons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aarons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera stops Aarons from passing to mount.
Aarons trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Aarons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aarons has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aarons fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Aarons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aarons tries to pull guard but Rivera holds him up against the cage and eventually Aarons drops back down to his feet.
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Aarons has double underhooks.
Aarons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aarons prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Aarons jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Aarons around his waist. Aarons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aarons tries to pull guard but Rivera won't allow it.
Aarons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aarons jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Aarons around his waist. Aarons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aarons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons shoots and misses
and Rivera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aarons jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Aarons around his waist. Aarons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera has picked Aarons up - he's going for a ride! Rivera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rivera winds up and cracks Aarons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aarons is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons is controlling Rivera's trapped leg to prevent Rivera from advancing to side control.
Aarons pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Aarons makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aarons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivera.
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!
Aarons had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rivera is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aarons Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rivera's back instead.
Rivera turns into Aarons and is now in his guard.
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Aarons keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera advances to half guard.
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivera looks to clinch
and Aarons counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aarons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Aarons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivera is proving hard to escape from.
Rivera striking off his back but it's not causing Aarons any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
Aarons looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rivera has picked Aarons up and slammed him! Aarons can't keep hold of the triangle and Rivera manages to pass to side control!
Rivera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aarons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aarons is looking to reverse the position.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons is working hard here to advance position.
Aarons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aarons has one foot on Rivera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aarons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aarons shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Aarons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aarons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aarons tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Aarons has control of the leg.
Rivera is in trouble now - Aarons has advanced to mount!
Rivera can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera regains half guard.
Rivera manages to get to full guard.
Aarons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aarons postures up.
Aarons wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Aarons 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.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aarons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera gets back to half guard.
Aarons is working for a submission of some sort.
Aarons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aarons tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it.
Aarons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera is pressing down on Aarons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarons regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bo Aarons did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aarons throws a head kick that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice body kick.
Aarons has a takedown stuffed.
Aarons misses with a wild body shot.
Aarons shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aarons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Aarons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera wants to control but Aarons is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Aarons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Aarons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aarons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rivera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aarons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons wants a takedown but no success here.
Aarons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aarons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aarons wants to control the position but Rivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rivera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aarons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aarons trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control.
Aarons wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Aarons wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera wants to control but Aarons is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aarons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Aarons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aarons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aarons, into his guard.
Rivera trying to control but Aarons is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aarons is trying to keep Rivera in close.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aarons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aarons is trying to stand up here but Rivera is controlling him well.
Rivera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aarons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is tying to control. Aarons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aarons pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Aarons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarons looking for submissions off his back.
Aarons tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aarons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aarons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aarons has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Aarons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aarons manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Aarons's guard.
Rivera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Aarons takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rivera tries for a kimura but Aarons is defending well.
Rivera is working Aarons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aarons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aarons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivera is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aarons looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rivera gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aarons is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rivera lets go of the hold and Aarons can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Rivera!
Marco Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
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