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RR22: LHW Tournament Vol. 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bj fist this (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj fist this!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasama throws a wild body kick that fist this sees coming a mile off.
Vasama lands a head kick that stumbles fist this and the fighters go to the mat.
fist this is rocked!
It looks like Bj fist this has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh fist this is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
fist this pushes Vasama off and gets back to his feet.
Vasama throws a head kick but fist this moves out of range.
fist this seems to have got his legs back now.
fist this takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
fist this misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
fist this tries for a takedown but Vasama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick
and fist this decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasama's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasama can do anything to dispel that myth.
fist this is breathing heavily.
Vasama looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasama, not yet.
fist this looking to pass the guard.
Vasama pulls fist this in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fist this preventing the sweep.
Vasama is trying to control the position but fist this postures up.
fist this preventing the sweep.
Vasama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Vasama wants to pass to mount but fist this is defending the position.
Vasama is looking to take a break and control but fist this is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasama wants to stand up but fist this is controlling the position.
fist this regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama won't allow fist this to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fist this thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
fist this is trying to keep Vasama in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasama.
fist this clinches with his opponent.
fist this is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist this tries to pull guard but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but fist this blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
fist this is looking to control Vasama's arms but Vasama gets an underhook and turns him. Now fist this has his back to the cage.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
fist this wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasama won't allow it.
fist this is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj fist this. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
fist this can't get the takedown.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but fist this has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
fist this tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but fist this blocks with his arms.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
Vasama manages to break the clinch.
fist this shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama lets loose with a powerful body kick. fist this will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasama misses with a head kick.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses
and fist this holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama breaks from the clinch.
Vasama throws a head kick but fist this moves out of range.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses
and fist this counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj fist this's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vasama tries to land a front kick but fist this steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasama lands with a kick to the ribs.
fist this shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
fist this looking to stall.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
fist this tries to pull guard but Vasama won't allow it.
fist this wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but fist this blocks it with crossed arms.
fist this pulls guard successfully.
fist this looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vasama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
fist this is trying to control but can't.
Vasama is keen to just control but fist this is a slippery customer.
fist this trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasama is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fist this is trying to stand up here but Vasama is controlling him well.
fist this tries to roll over but Vasama keeps him under control.
fist this wants to get back to his feet.
Vasama stalling away here and it's allowed fist this to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
fist this shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasama tries to sprawl out of it but fist this keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj fist this. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasama stuffs the takedown attempt from fist this. fist this gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama lands a high kick!
Vasama is looking to land body kicks.
fist this moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
fist this drives through with a takedown into guard.
fist this working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasama keeping moving, preventing fist this from controlling successfully.
fist this stands and steps away. Vasama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist this drives through with a takedown into guard.
fist this seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
fist this scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
fist this is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasama controlling the position.
Vasama wants to sweep here but fist this controlling him for the moment.
Vasama working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj fist this dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bj fist this's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vasama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
fist this shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasama. fist this shrugs it off though.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick
and fist this counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasama closes the distance and clinches.
fist this takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasama tries a knee to the head but fist this blocks it.
fist this takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
fist this wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but fist this is blocking nicely.
fist this tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
fist this tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
fist this stalling against the cage.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but fist this blocks it.
fist this wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasama has him pressed against the cage.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but fist this blocks it.
fist this lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
fist this tries to clinch but Vasama is having none of it.
Vasama tries a head kick but it misses.
fist this tries to clinch up.
fist this tries to clinch up but Vasama circles away and keeps his distance.
Bj fist this is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by fist this there.
A head kick misses from fist this.
Vasama throws a lazy head kick
and fist this makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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.
Vasama throws a front kick that sends fist this stumbling back into the cage.
Vasama instigates a clinch.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
fist this tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj fist this. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but fist this blocks with his arms.
Vasama with a knee to the head.
Vasama keeps control of fist this as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasama lands a knee to the head.
Vasama connects with a nasty looking knee right to fist this's face.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasama gets underhooks to prevent fist this's takedown attempt.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist this tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually fist this drops back down to his feet.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama with a knee to the head.
Vasama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist this wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but fist this is blocking nicely.
Vasama lands a knee to the head.
fist this has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but fist this blocks with his arms.
fist this drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
fist this circles away from the clinch attempt.
fist this has closed the distance and engaged Vasama in a clinch.
Vasama connects with a nasty looking knee right to fist this's face.
fist this wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but fist this has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasama scores with a knee to the head.
Vasama breaks the clinch.
Osmo Vasama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasama slips a jab and a cross from fist this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist this clinches.
fist this tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasama smiles and moves away.
fist this moves out of range of the body kick from Vasama.
Vasama fails in his attempt to clinch.
fist this tries to clinch up but Vasama circles away and keeps his distance.
fist this will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and fist this moves out of range easily.
Vasama tries a head kick but it misses.
Osmo Vasama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
fist this can't get the takedown.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but fist this is blocking nicely.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but fist this is blocking nicely.
fist this breaks from the clinch.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick
and fist this counters with a single leg into guard. Vasama didn't expect that.
fist this controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Vasama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasama 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Vasama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Goodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Afrika Bambaataa - Feel The Wibe. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Goodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coco Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Goodwell as Nutz shoots in.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Goodwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nutz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodwell clinches up against the cage.
Nutz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nutz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Goodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Nutz.
Goodwell prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodwell misses with a knee to the head.
Nutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz pulls Goodwell into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nutz.
Nutz tries to score with some ground and pound. Goodwell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodwell's legs.
Nutz scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nutz prevents Goodwell from escaping the position.
Goodwell is breathing heavily.
Nutz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goodwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goodwell manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwell is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwell is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Goodwell 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goodwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goodwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goodwell tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Goodwell actively working from the bottom here.
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura but Goodwell is defending well.
Nutz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwell kicks off Nutz and gets to his feet.
Nutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodwell pinned against the cage. Goodwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nutz shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodwell tries to sprawl out of it but Nutz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nutz clinches.
Goodwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodwell tries to land a knee to the head but Nutz blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Nutz there.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Goodwell is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goodwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goodwell keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz slips nicely into half guard.
Goodwell gets back to full guard.
Nutz is pushing down on Goodwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nutz prevents Goodwell from improving his position.
Nutz prevents Goodwell from standing back up.
Goodwell has hold of Nutz's hands but Nutz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goodwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Nutz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Nutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodwell which made him look bad.
Nutz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coco Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwell looks to clinch
and Nutz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nutz stops Goodwell from getting back to his feet.
Nutz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodwell!
Goodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz working for a guillotine from mount but Goodwell is in no mood to give up.
Nutz wants to finish this one by submission but Goodwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nutz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz prevents Goodwell from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Goodwell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Goodwell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nutz.
Goodwell is trying to escape the mount.
Nutz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goodwell working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nutz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goodwell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nutz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nutz has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Goodwell is defending well but eventually Nutz manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Goodwell has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Coco Nutz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Masolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masolini has chosen Warriors Dance as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhamad Masolini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack! A monster head kick from Masolini and Richter falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Masolini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muhamad Masolini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "One Things Leads To Another" by The Fixx. Diaz has chosen Sepultura - Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. Rodrigo Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Junichi Watanabe's chin.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junichi Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watanabe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz is rocked!
A big right from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Watanabe finish him?
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watanabe.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watanabe lands a body shot.
Watanabe looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Watanabe misses the jab.
Watanabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watanabe gets back to half guard.
Watanabe is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Watanabe dodges it nicely.
Watanabe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Watanabe trying to control here.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watanabe controlling the position well.
Diaz prevents Watanabe from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Watanabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watanabe is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Watanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Watanabe swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watanabe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Watanabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watanabe tries to get out of the position.
Diaz looks gassed!
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watanabe wants to get back to his feet.
Watanabe is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watanabe pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watanabe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Watanabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown.
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Watanabe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watanabe.
Diaz slips a jab from Watanabe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe misses with a looping left.
Watanabe lands a right hook to the body.
Watanabe tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz slips a straight right by Watanabe.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Junichi Watanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Watanabe misses the jab.
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watanabe throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Watanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watanabe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watanabe looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Watanabe as Diaz shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watanabe!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watanabe.
Watanabe catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watanabe is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Diaz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Junichi Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Wandrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Wandrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benny Bullard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandrei takes one on the button.
Wandrei wants to clinch.
Wandrei doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
Bullard lands a big shot that drops Wandrei! Can he finish him?
Wandrei is rocked!
Bullard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Wandrei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard tries to bum rush Wandrei with a series of wild strikes but Wandrei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wandrei moves out of range.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wandrei avoids them all with ease.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wandrei is looking to clinch but Bullard is avoiding it.
Wandrei doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
Wandrei seems to have got his legs back now.
Bullard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wandrei is looking to clinch but Bullard is avoiding it.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Wandrei avoids it well.
Wandrei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Wandrei landing knees to the head.
Wandrei lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Benny Bullard has been cut.
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!
A knee to the head by Wandrei.
Wandrei lands a knee to the body.
Bullard looks gassed!
Wandrei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wandrei landing knees to the head.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Bullard stops a takedown attempt from Wandrei.
Wandrei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Bullard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wandrei gets a clinch.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Wandrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but Bullard blocks with his arms.
Wandrei has Bullard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bullard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Wandrei tries to score a body lock takedown but Bullard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bullard wants to break free but Wandrei has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wandrei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Wandrei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Wandrei pulls Bullard into guard.
Bullard wants to stand and escape but instead Wandrei has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bullard is looking to stand back up but Wandrei counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bullard.
Bullard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wandrei just content to control the position.
Bullard bucks up and tries to throw Wandrei off but instead Wandrei has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bullard is trying to get back to his feet but Wandrei has full control of the position and if anything, Bullard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bullard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wandrei.
Wandrei is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bullard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wandrei landing with strikes.
Wandrei controlling the position well here. Bullard rolled but Wandrei kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandrei is working the ground and pound. Can Bullard escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Wandrei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bullard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Wandrei closes the distance and clinches.
Wandrei prevents Bullard from breaking the clinch.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Wandrei misses with a knee to the head.
Bullard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wandrei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bullard's face.
That has opened up Benny Bullard's cut even more.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bullard is trying to break the clinch but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Wandrei has picked Bullard up - he's going for a ride! Wandrei dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bullard pushes Wandrei off looking to stand but Wandrei dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bullard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wandrei jumps into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wandrei landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bullard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wandrei stands up and beckons Bullard to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandrei moves into the clinch.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wandrei scores with a knee to the head.
Bullard tries to break the clinch but Wandrei is controlling the position.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wandrei tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard tries to break the clinch but Wandrei is controlling the position.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei prevents Bullard from breaking the clinch.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Wandrei blocks a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard is pressed up against the cage. Wandrei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullard down to the mat. Bullard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bullard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wandrei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bullard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benny Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wandrei clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei is working for takedown but Bullard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wandrei lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Bullard is trying to break the clinch but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Wandrei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bullard's face.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wandrei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bullard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Wandrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Wandrei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Bullard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wandrei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wandrei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullard is keeping busy.
Bullard tries to break the clinch but Wandrei is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Wandrei.
Bullard tries to break the clinch but Wandrei is controlling the position.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei wants a takedown but no success here.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Wandrei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Wandrei tries to pull guard but Bullard holds him up against the cage and eventually Wandrei drops back down to his feet.
Bullard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wandrei or not.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wandrei lands a damaging elbow.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wandrei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei with a knee to the head.
The cut above Benny Bullard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
August Wandrei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Wandrei misses with a knee to the head.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wandrei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bullard's face.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Wandrei has Bullard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bullard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bullard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wandrei 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.
Wandrei trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Wandrei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bullard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wandrei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Bullard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wandrei.
Wandrei takes one to the side of the head.
Wandrei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wandrei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard swats away the attempt to clinch by Wandrei.
Nice sprawl there from Bullard as Wandrei shoots in.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wandrei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wandrei clinches up against the cage.
Bullard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Wandrei controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bullard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullard is trying to break the clinch but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wandrei moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Wandrei lands an elbow inside that Bullard shrugs off.
Wandrei is trying to stall.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wandrei scores with a knee to the head.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Wandrei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wandrei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bullard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bullard is trying to break the clinch but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Bullard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but Bullard blocks with his arms.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Wandrei is trying to maintain a safe position but Bullard gets an underhook and turns Wandrei into the cage.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Wandrei landing knees to the head.
Wandrei misses with a knee to the head.
Bullard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wandrei keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wandrei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard can't break the clinch.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Bullard is looking to break free of the clinch but Wandrei has double underhooks.
Wandrei stalling the fight.
Wandrei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bullard's face.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei tries to stall but Bullard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wandrei connects with a knee to the head.
Wandrei missing with knees to the body.
Wandrei misses with a knee strike.
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.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Bullard blocks it.
Wandrei connects with a knee to the head.
Wandrei lands a knee to the head.
Benny Bullard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wandrei stalling in the clinch.
Wandrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wandrei is looking to control Bullard's arms but Bullard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wandrei has his back to the cage.
Bullard is trying to break the clinch but Wandrei has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Bullard wants to break free but Wandrei has control.
Wandrei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.
Bullard is trying to break free.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but Bullard blocks with his arms.
Bullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Wandrei won't allow it.
Bullard wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wandrei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullard is keeping busy.
Benny Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Wandrei looking to throw knees to the head but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
Wandrei looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Wandrei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wandrei, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Wandrei!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alcuid Francois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Uninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francois comes into the arena with Intro blaring out of the sound system. Uninen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apocalyptica - Enter Sandman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alcuid Francois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matti Uninen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francois gets caught flat footed, as Uninen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Francois working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uninen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Francois blocks a head kick by Uninen.
Francois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uninen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uninen cracks Francois with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Alcuid Francois has been cut.
Uninen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uninen lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uninen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uninen stands and steps away. Francois gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Uninen tries to keep at a distance but Francois has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uninen wants to get back to striking at distance but Francois won't allow it.
Francois tries a body shot but Uninen blocks it.
Francois is pressed up against the cage. Uninen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Francois down to the mat. Francois avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Uninen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uninen.
Francois shoots and misses
and Uninen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francois is breathing heavily.
Francois shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcuid Francois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uninen misses with a two punch combination.
Uninen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcuid Francois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uninen 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.
Uninen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uninen is one step ahead there.
Francois is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francois trying to strike off his back.
Uninen tries to stand but Francois is controlling from the bottom.
Uninen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Francois, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francois misses with a takedown attempt
and Uninen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francois shoots in but Uninen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Francois shoots and misses
and Uninen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Francois's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Francois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uninen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uninen stands up from Francois's guard - Uninen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Uninen tries to clinch but Francois is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uninen.
Francois tries for a takedown but Uninen circles away easily
and Uninen counters by clinching up.
Francois drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uninen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Francois blocks a head kick by Uninen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Uninen as Francois shoots in.
Francois shoots and misses
and Uninen counters with a one-two to the body.
Uninen lands a nice looking body shot.
Francois tries for a takedown but Uninen circles away easily
and Uninen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francois looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uninen is fending him off so far but Francois persists. Nope, Uninen circles away and we're back to standing.
Francois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uninen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francois shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uninen as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Francois or perhaps it was just good defense by Uninen which made him look bad.
Uninen fails with the takedown.
Francois wants to clinch.
Uninen misses with a few strikes there.
Francois has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick by Uninen - that's a beauty! Francois is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Uninen can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matti Uninen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azis Hasis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasis comes into the arena with Manu Chao - King Of Bongo blaring out of the sound system. Kennedy has chosen Kernkraft 400 (Sport Chant Stadium Remix) by Zombie Nation as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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209 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azis Hasis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a right hand that Hasis ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasis also avoids with ease.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasis feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Hasis feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Hasis throws a nice head kick!
Hasis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasis has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Hasis shrugs off.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike.
Hasis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hasis leaning against his opponent.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hasis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azis Hasis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Kennedy.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hasis.
Hasis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis lands a body shot.
Hasis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hasis tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hasis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasis.
Hasis has Kennedy pushed against the cage.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hasis tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kennedy manages to end up in side control.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Hasis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kennedy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hasis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hasis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kennedy decides to stand back up. Kennedy steps back and let's Hasis get back to his feet.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Hasis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azis Hasis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hasis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Azis Hasis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Hasis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hasis throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Hasis wants to stand back up but Kennedy manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasis, who protects the arm well.
Hasis wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy controls the position from side control.
Kennedy prevents Hasis from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azis Hasis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hasis moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Hasis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Hasis throws a lazy head kick
so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kennedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Kennedy won't allow Hasis to get back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to control but Hasis is working from the bottom.
Hasis is wriggling around but Kennedy manages to pass to half guard.
Kennedy works his way into full mount!
Kennedy controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy won't let Hasis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy working for a guillotine from mount but Hasis is in no mood to give up.
Kennedy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hasis tries to clinch up
and Kennedy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kennedy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hasis darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hasis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasis wants to stand and escape but Kennedy is having none of it.
Hasis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hasis lands a head kick that stumbles Kennedy and the fighters go to the mat.
Hasis is looking to stand up but Kennedy won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kennedy, up you get!
Hasis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasis clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Hasis lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hasis.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis pushes off an throws an elbow but Kennedy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kennedy decides to pull guard.
Hasis stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hasis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasis!
Kennedy content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy working Hasis over with strikes here.
Hasis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis is trying to stand but he's just given Kennedy his back.
Kennedy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kennedy.
Kennedy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hasis is trying to get back to his feet but Kennedy has full control of the position and if anything, Hasis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kennedy is punishing Hasis with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hasis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasis is taking damage to the body and head.
Hasis trying to get back to his feet but Kennedy is in full control for now.
Evan Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hasis, pushing him back against the cage.
Hasis trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hasis wants to stall.
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hasis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hasis darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Hasis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennedy's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis postures up.
Hasis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hasis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Hasis misses with a knee to the head.
Hasis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hasis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hasis.
Hasis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hasis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azis Hasis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Kennedy.
Hasis crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hasis throws an elbow but misses.
Hasis looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Hasis landing knees to the body.
Kennedy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Hasis tries to clinch
so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kennedy is working Hasis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kennedy stops Hasis from standing up.
Hasis wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasis closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hasis is working an open guard so Kennedy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasis but Hasis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hasis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasis throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kennedy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hasis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennedy has Hasis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasis throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy has picked Hasis up - he's going for a ride! Kennedy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hasis kicks Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Hasis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasis darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.
Kennedy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Kennedy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hasis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy has Hasis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasis lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasis crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hasis is keeping busy.
Hasis stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch but Hasis keeps him there for the moment.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Buzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzynski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wavin Flag by K'naan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Merde's choice of entrance music: Mötorhead's Burner. Jack Buzynski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Buzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merde looks to land a right hand but Buzynski moved out of range.
Merde shoots for a takedown but Buzynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Merde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buzynski but Buzynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Merde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buzynski tries to avoid it but Merde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buzynski to the ground. Buzynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Buzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Merde.
Buzynski fails with the takedown
and Merde counters with a single leg into guard. Buzynski didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buzynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merde is controlling him.
Merde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buzynski is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buzynski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buzynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merde with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Merde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buzynski counters with a head kick. That will keep Merde thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Buzynski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Merde counters with a single leg into guard. Buzynski didn't expect that.
Merde wants to pass the guard but Buzynski is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merde prevents Buzynski from getting back to his feet.
Merde tries to free his leg and advance position but Buzynski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buzynski kicks Merde off and gets to his feet.
Merde circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merde counters with a stiff right hand.
Merde has a takedown stuffed.
Merde shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Merde was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Merde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Buzynski is breathing heavily.
Buzynski tries to hold on but Merde pushes him away.
Merde lands a nice shot to the head.
Merde working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merde punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzynski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merde landing punches.
Buzynski is trying to stand up.
Merde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Buzynski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merde working the ground and pound effectively.
Buzynski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Buzynski tries to kick Merde off but Merde keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buzynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buzynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Merde scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buzynski taking some punishment here, with Merde in his half guard.
Buzynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buzynski wants to get back to full guard.
Merde wants to advance to full mount but Buzynski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Buzynski keeping moving, preventing Merde from controlling successfully.
Merde postures up in Buzynski's guard and throws a big left but Buzynski blocks it.
Buzynski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merde's guard.
Merde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buzynski is one step ahead there.
Buzynski wants to control from the top but Merde keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzynski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Merde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buzynski closes the distance but Merde moves to the side
and Merde counters with a single leg into guard. Buzynski didn't expect that.
Merde tries to free his leg and advance position but Buzynski is retaining full guard.
Merde thows a big elbow that misses.
Merde stands up over Buzynski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Merde is looking to work some ground and pound but Buzynski has wrist control.
Merde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gerard Merde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buzynski keeping moving, preventing Merde from controlling successfully.
Buzynski is looking to stand up but Merde isn't so interested in that idea.
Merde postures up in Buzynski's guard and throws a big left but Buzynski blocks it.
Merde with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buzynski wants to stand up but Merde is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Merde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buzynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merde scoring with punches to the head and body.
Merde with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merde prevents Buzynski from getting back to his feet.
Merde trying to control but Buzynski is working from the bottom.
Merde chips away with some ground and pound.
Merde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merde is nestled in close to Buzynski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Merde uses his free foot to push down on Buzynski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buzynski.
Merde has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buzynski's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzynski is looking to improve his position but Merde isn't that keen on the idea.
Merde with the ground and pound from mount.
Merde looking to ground and pound but Buzynski is blocking nicely.
Buzynski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buzynski regains half guard.
Merde stops Buzynski from getting back to his feet.
Merde trying to pass the guard but Buzynski defending well.
Buzynski wants to get back to his feet.
Buzynski wants to control but Merde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buzynski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merde's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Merde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Buzynski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Merde rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merde wants to control the action here but instead Buzynski manages to pass to full mount!
Buzynski wants to control the pace but Merde is squirming around nicely.
Merde is trying desperately to improve position.
Merde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buzynski looking to control but Merde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merde can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Merde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Buzynski as Merde shoots in.
Buzynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merde.
Merde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buzynski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merde really felt that one!
Horrible takedown by Merde or perhaps it was just good defense by Buzynski which made him look bad.
Jack Buzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Merde.
Merde throws a big shot that misses.
Merde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Merde misses with a takedown
and Buzynski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buzynski wants to stand and escape but instead Merde has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Merde trying to control but Buzynski is working from the bottom.
Merde throwing strikes from guard but Buzynski blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde postures up.
Merde trying to control the position from guard on top but Buzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merde won't allow Buzynski to sweep him here.
Merde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buzynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merde is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Merde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merde with a poor takedown
and Buzynski counters with a left and a right that stings Merde.
Buzynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merde drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buzynski is pushing Merde's head away, looking to escape. Merde manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzynski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Merde working the ground and pound effectively.
Merde landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buzynski is squirming around, avoiding Merde's attempts to control the action.
Buzynski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buzynski tries to lock up and control but Merde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buzynski can't escape the position.
Merde throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Buzynski tries to buck Merde off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merde throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Buzynski is squirming around, avoiding Merde's attempts to control the action.
Buzynski is looking to improve his position but Merde isn't that keen on the idea.
Merde misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Merde pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buzynski tries to hold on but Merde pushes him away.
Merde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buzynski looks a forlorn figure.
Merde landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buzynski is in a horrible position here. Merde smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Merde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buzynski?
Buzynski tries to lock up and control but Merde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merde has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buzynski's face.
Merde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buzynski looks a forlorn figure.
Buzynski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Buzynski tries to reverse the position but Merde maintains control.
Merde throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buzynski because Merde loaded up on that one.
Buzynski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Merde.
Merde thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Merde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merde 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Merde!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryce comes into the arena with In a Heartbeat blaring out of the sound system. Basurto has chosen Ready Steady Go - Paul Oakenfold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Bryce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvaro Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryce waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Basurto.
Basurto walks into a straight right hand from Bryce.
Basurto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryce.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryce.
Bryce cracks the inside of Basurto's front leg.
Bryce just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryce scores with a decent looking hook.
Basurto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryce throws an overhand right that lands on Basurto's shoulder, as Basurto tries to avoid the shot.
Basurto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryce finish him?
Bryce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Basurto doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Basurto seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryce lands a big head kick that sends Basurto to the canvas! Bryce follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Bryce!
Seth Bryce retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Wolfstag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfstag comes to the cage accompanied by Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages. Fleek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Binge & Purge" by Clutch. Michael Fleek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Wolfstag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Fleek!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Fleek.
Fleek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolfstag, right into the meat.
Fleek shoots for a takedown but Wolfstag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karl Wolfstag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfstag throws a sloppy head kick and Fleek moves out of range easily.
Wolfstag scores with a decent looking hook.
Fleek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fleek showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleek wants to control but Wolfstag is keeping him busy.
Wolfstag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolfstag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolfstag trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleek is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolfstag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fleek winds up and cracks Wolfstag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fleek trying to pass the guard but Wolfstag defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfstag looks for the body kick but Fleek saw that one coming.
Wolfstag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolfstag throws a head kick but Fleek moves out of range.
Fleek moves away from the strike by Wolfstag.
Fleek avoids the head kick by Wolfstag.
Wolfstag throws a sloppy head kick and Fleek moves out of range easily.
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.
Wolfstag misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wolfstag.
Wolfstag throws a wild body kick that Fleek sees coming a mile off.
Karl Wolfstag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfstag tries to land a front kick but Fleek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolfstag tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfstag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfstag is breathing heavily.
Wolfstag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Karl Wolfstag has been cut.
Wolfstag throws a combination that misses
and Fleek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolfstag slips a jab and a cross from Fleek.
Wolfstag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleek throws an overhand right that has Wolfstag reeling! Fleek follows up with a more punches and Wolfstag is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Fleek!
Michael Fleek is the new super heavyweight champion!
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