 |
The Beggining PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Rammstein - Feuer Frei. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Train's legs.
Johnson tries to bum rush Train with a series of wild strikes but Train uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Train moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws the left hand but Train avoids the punch easily.
Train lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Train takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Train swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Train is avoiding it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson shoots in but Train avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Train pinned against the cage. Train gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Train lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Train will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson tries to clinch but Train moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Train scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jermaine Johnson has been cut.
Train lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Train lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Train counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Train bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Train lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Train breaks from the clinch.
Train scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Train scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Train walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Train wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson looks gassed!
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!
Train clinches with his opponent.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Train to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Train counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mike Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Train there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Train.
Train lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Train throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Train ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
Train drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Train blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Train stalling the fight.
Train breaks from the clinch.
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Train ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Train to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Train moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Train throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Train does it's job there.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Train slips under a jab.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Train counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Train lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Train counters with a right hand to the body.
Train is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Train lands with a shot to the body.
Train rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Train gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train throws a leg kick that misses.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Train digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Train.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Train breaks the clinch.
Jermaine Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Train connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Train counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Train circles away easily
and Train counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mike Train is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Train.
Train fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Train comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Train has taken the fight to the clinch.
Train dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Train lands with a light punch inside.
Train is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Train gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Train can't break the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Train uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Train pulls his leg out and moves away.
Train lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Train stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jermaine Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Train counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Train has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Train counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Train closes the distance and clinches.
Train breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
letting Train counter with a right hand.
Train with a hook.
Train lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Train fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Train lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Train jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Train throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Train ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Train counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Train lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Train moves into the clinch.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Train lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Train throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Train is working the combinations to good effect here.
Train lands with a shot to the body.
Train looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Train lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Train checks it
and Train counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Train scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Train tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Train slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Train uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Train scores with a jab to the head.
Train slips under a jab.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Train circles away easily
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Train will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a right hand to the body.
Train throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Train.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Train lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Train kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Train keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Train lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Train.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Train attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Train is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Train scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Train.
Train lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Train.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Train moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Train rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Train.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Train circles away easily
and Train counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jermaine Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Train there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Train stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Train scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Train, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Train!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enduro has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Mr Enduro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Enduro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enduro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enduro looks gassed!
Enduro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Enduro tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles gets a clinch.
Knuckles pulls guard.
Enduro postures up.
Knuckles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knuckles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knuckles has control of Enduro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Enduro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knuckles gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles tries for a kimura but Enduro is defending well.
Knuckles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knuckles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Enduro is pushing Knuckles's head away, looking to escape. Knuckles manages to hold on to the position though.
Enduro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knuckles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Enduro is pushing Knuckles's head away, looking to escape. Knuckles manages to hold on to the position though.
Knuckles has an Americana. Enduro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Knuckles is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Knuckles hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Knuckles!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karri Kemppainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj has chosen 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know as his entrance music. Karri Kemppainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Kemppainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemppainen throws a series of punches but Bjj moves out of range.
Kemppainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemppainen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bjj to stand up.
Kemppainen scores with a takedown into Bjj's guard.
Bjj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjj has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kemppainen doesn't defend quickly enough and Bjj has managed to lock this one up! Can Kemppainen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bjj on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparing Bjj!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Schmoe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmoe throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Schmoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor walks into a stiff left hand from Schmoe.
Schmoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schmoe throws a monster overhand right that drops Taylor! Schmoe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmoe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrath has chosen 50 cent feat. Akon - I'll still kill as his entrance music. Frank Mcgrath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgrath lands a takedown into guard.
Cro Cop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgrath.
Cro Cop has Mcgrath pulled in close to control his posture.
Mcgrath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cro Cop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cro Cop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgrath has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cro Cop is proving hard to escape from.
Cro Cop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgrath manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcgrath tries to strike from the bottom.
Mcgrath keeping moving, preventing Cro Cop from controlling successfully.
Mcgrath kicks Cro Cop off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrath as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgrath. No joy for Cro Cop on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cro Cop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cro Cop has Mcgrath pulled in close to control his posture.
Cro Cop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgrath.
Cro Cop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgrath's guard.
Cro Cop is breathing heavily.
Mcgrath throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mcgrath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cro Cop wants to control from the top but Mcgrath keeps moving.
Mcgrath wants to sweep here but Cro Cop controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgrath is retaining full guard.
Cro Cop trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgrath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgrath throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cro Cop fails with the takedown
and Mcgrath counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcgrath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgrath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cro Cop is keeping the position for now.
Mcgrath working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgrath controls from within his opponent'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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcgrath wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.
Mcgrath wants to pass the guard but Cro Cop is keeping the position.
Cro Cop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Cro Cop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgrath passes Cro Cop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgrath is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cro Cop could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcgrath trying to mount his opponent but Cro Cop defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cro Cop wants to control but Mcgrath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cro Cop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcgrath striking off his back but it's not causing Cro Cop any problems.
Mcgrath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgrath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cro Cop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcgrath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cro Cop's back instead.
Cro Cop prevents Mcgrath from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mcgrath.
I would not like to be Cro Cop right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mcgrath dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cro Cop with a poor takedown
and Mcgrath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcgrath breaks from the clinch.
Cro Cop throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrath moves out of range easily.
Cro Cop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcgrath counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Cro Cop down! Mcgrath is looking to finish but Cro Cop is intelligently defending himself.
Cro Cop is rocked!
Cro Cop controls Mcgrath momentarily but Mcgrath frees himself.
Oh Cro Cop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgrath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgrath wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.
Cro Cop seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgrath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgrath postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop wants to sweep here but Mcgrath controlling him for the moment.
Mcgrath wants to pass the guard but Cro Cop is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgrath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cro Cop's guard.
Mcgrath lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cro Cop is on top in guard.
Mcgrath is looking to sweep but instead, Cro Cop has passed into half guard.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Cro Cop seems content to control.
Cro Cop decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cro Cop trying to control but Mcgrath postures up.
Cro Cop manages to get to full guard.
Cro Cop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgrath's guard.
Cro Cop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgrath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cro Cop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgrath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcgrath tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cro Cop controlling the position easily from mount.
Cro Cop mounts Mcgrath! Really nice guard pass there!
Cro Cop landing strikes from the mount and Mcgrath is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cro Cop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgrath's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgrath keeping moving, preventing Cro Cop from controlling successfully.
Mcgrath wants to sweep here but Cro Cop controlling him for the moment.
Cro Cop postures up.
Cro Cop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcgrath tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cro Cop trying to control the position but Mcgrath is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Mcgrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cro Cop with a poor takedown
and Mcgrath counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cro Cop's guard now.
Mcgrath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cro Cop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgrath postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cro Cop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgrath landing some decent shots from guard.
Cro Cop is trying to control the position but Mcgrath postures up.
Cro Cop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcgrath is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cro Cop wants to stand and escape but Mcgrath is having none of it.
Mcgrath wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.
Mcgrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgrath moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcgrath trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath wants a takedown but no success here.
Cro Cop takes a shot to the head.
Mcgrath has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cro Cop regains guard immediately.
Cro Cop manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgrath is working to get back to half guard.
Cro Cop controlling from mount.
Cro Cop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cro Cop controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mcgrath is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cro Cop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgrath for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cro Cop's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Georges Cro Cop just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mcgrath darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Frank Mcgrath has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is trying is best to control the position here.
Cro Cop gets back to full guard.
Cro Cop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgrath manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcgrath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cro Cop is one step ahead there.
Cro Cop trying to control but Mcgrath is working from the bottom.
Cro Cop prevents Mcgrath from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgrath is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cro Cop trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgrath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cro Cop advances to half guard.
Cro Cop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgrath can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cro Cop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgrath clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mcgrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgrath has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mcgrath!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jason sambozle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sparing mt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mt has chosen N.W.A. - Fuck da police as his entrance music. sparing mt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
|
180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, jason sambozle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, sparing mt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by mt or perhaps it was just good defense by sambozle which made him look bad.
sambozle takes the fight into the clinch.
mt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
sambozle can't get the takedown.
sambozle jumps guard and drags mt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
sambozle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
sambozle looking to hit a scissor sweep but mt is one step ahead there.
mt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
sambozle looking to control.
sambozle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because mt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
sambozle is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but mt frees his head nicely. Oh but sambozle has switched to an armbar! mt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). jason sambozle !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sameer Nair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zukic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 cent - Many man. The key to victory for Sameer Nair has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sameer Nair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic keeps Nair at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Nair misses.
Nair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zukic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zukic avoids the head kick by Nair.
Nair misses with a few strikes there.
Zukic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zukic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nair counters with a series of strikes. Zukic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nair lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zukic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zukic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zukic slips a jab and a cross from Nair.
Nair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zukic tries for a takedown but Nair manages to get underhooks.
Zukic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nair.
Zukic fails to pull guard.
Sameer Nair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Zukic.
Zukic jumps guard but Nair stands there with Zukic around his waist. Zukic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zukic wants the takedown. Nair is fighting it off but Zukic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nair's guard against the cage.
Zukic postures up in Nair's guard and throws a big left but Nair blocks it.
Zukic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zukic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zukic on the ground.
Zukic trying to control but Nair is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is stalling in the full guard.
Zukic wants to control from the top but Nair keeps moving.
Nair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zukic controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zukic is controlling him.
Zukic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zukic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zukic looking to pass the guard.
Zukic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Amir Zukic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zukic throws a combination that misses
and Nair counters with a two punch combo.
Nair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nair tries a head kick but it misses.
Zukic scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Zukic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zukic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nair is trying to stand up.
Zukic throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nair has his hands clasped together but Zukic breaks the hold and Nair is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zukic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Zukic!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose McSmokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
20
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose McSmokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSmokey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSmokey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McSmokey shoots in for a double leg but Franklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose McSmokey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and McSmokey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franklin won't be happy with that.
McSmokey tries to advance to mount but can't.
McSmokey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franklin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McSmokey is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but McSmokey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSmokey actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McSmokey is breathing heavily.
Franklin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McSmokey clinches but Franklin breaks the clinch
and Franklin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Franklin stops a takedown attempt from McSmokey.
McSmokey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franklin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McSmokey uses from the top position.
McSmokey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSmokey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McSmokey, into his guard.
Franklin stands up and waves to McSmokey to follow him.
McSmokey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
McSmokey pulls guard effortlessly.
McSmokey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
McSmokey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control but McSmokey postures up.
McSmokey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Franklin is trying to escape and McSmokey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Franklin is forced to tap! Nice work there by McSmokey! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose McSmokey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ihave Gut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kendo Nagasaki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendo Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ihave Gut!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gut throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Gut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gut keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Gut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagasaki looks to land a combination but Gut avoids it well.
Nagasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gut circles away.
Gut misses with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Gut passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gut is landing with some decent strikes but Nagasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gut lands a big elbow.
Gut is landing with some decent strikes but Nagasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki taking shots to the head.
Gut punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nagasaki is rocked!
Nagasaki is bucking up trying to escape but Gut cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Nagasaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gut lands a heavy elbow.
Gut postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nagasaki in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nagasaki to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ihave Gut!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yamada Taiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caden Prevost!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taiki is fending him off so far but Prevost persists. Nope, Taiki circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taiki.
Prevost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prevost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Prevost.
Taiki throws a head kick that half lands.
Prevost throws a right hand that Taiki ducks under and follows up with a left that Taiki also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taiki.
Yamada Taiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prevost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prevost throws a combination that misses
and Taiki counters with an outside leg kick.
Taiki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prevost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taiki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prevost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prevost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taiki - the referee stops the clock and Prevost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taiki. Prevost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taiki doesn't manage to clinch there - Prevost circles away.
Prevost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taiki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevost closes the distance but Taiki moves to the side
and Taiki counters by clinching up.
Taiki wants to get back to striking at distance but Prevost won't allow it.
Prevost prevents Taiki from breaking the clinch.
Prevost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taiki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taiki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prevost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prevost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taiki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taiki misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada Taiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prevost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Taiki.
Taiki moves in looking to clinch but Prevost pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prevost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prevost takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Taiki.
Prevost throws a series of punches but Taiki moves out of range.
Prevost throws a right and a left that Taiki avoids nicely.
Prevost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiki.
Prevost slips under a jab.
Taiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prevost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taiki throws a body punch but Prevost moves out of range.
Prevost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prevost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prevost throws a solid leg kick but Taiki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prevost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prevost wants to clinch up but Taiki keeps it at a distance.
Taiki throws a head kick but Prevost moves out of range.
Prevost fails to land the takedown.
Prevost takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taiki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prevost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taiki moves in looking to clinch but Prevost pushes him off.
Prevost feints and as Taiki raises his hands in defense, Prevost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taiki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Prevost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Prevost takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taiki - that will leave a mark!
Prevost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taiki counters with a nice body kick.
Prevost blocks a head kick by Taiki.
Prevost throws a right and a left that Taiki avoids nicely.
Taiki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prevost.
Taiki misses with a head kick.
Prevost tries to bum rush Taiki with a series of wild strikes but Taiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prevost tries to clinch but Taiki moves out of range.
Prevost wants to clinch.
Taiki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prevost will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taiki throws a sloppy head kick and Prevost moves out of range easily.
Prevost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taiki counters with a left to the body.
Prevost doesn't manage to clinch there - Taiki circles away.
Prevost gets a takedown into half guard.
Prevost is looking to take a break and control but Taiki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prevost is looking to advance position but Taiki won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevost tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taiki controls his leg.
Prevost trying to mount his opponent but Taiki defends it.
Taiki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taiki tries to get out of the position.
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.
Prevost is looking to pass Taiki's guard but actually Taiki recovers to full guard.
Prevost won't allow Taiki to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevost passes into half guard.
Prevost is trying to control the action in half guard but Taiki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taiki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Prevost jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prevost has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prevost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses.
Taiki gets caught flat footed, as Prevost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prevost gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caden Prevost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Prevost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Prevost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prevost moves away.
Prevost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiki.
Prevost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prevost looks to throw a body kick
and Taiki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Taiki.
Taiki lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Taiki lands but Prevost takes it in his stride.
Taiki throws a sloppy head kick and Prevost moves out of range easily.
Taiki scores with a nice body kick.
Taiki tests Prevost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses.
Taiki tries to clinch
and Prevost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prevost.
Prevost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taiki prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Prevost.
Prevost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taiki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taiki has had enough of the clinch but Prevost keeps him there for the moment.
Taiki is pressed up against the cage. Prevost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiki down to the mat. Taiki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taiki lands with a slapping head kick.
Taiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taiki is looking to wear down Prevost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiki.
Prevost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taiki counters with an inside leg kick.
Prevost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Taiki misses
and Prevost counters with a single leg into guard. Taiki didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Prevost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Prevost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taiki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prevost on the side of the head.
Prevost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taiki can pounce on him.
Taiki looks to land a body kick but Prevost moved away.
Prevost swinging wilding here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taiki, right into the meat.
Taiki throws a sloppy head kick and Prevost moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki fakes the leg kick and cracks Prevost in the body.
Prevost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prevost wants to clinch.
Taiki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taiki. That's going to slow Prevost down.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taiki. That's going to slow Prevost down.
Taiki lands with a kick to the temple. Prevost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taiki scores with a leg kick.
Prevost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taiki.
Taiki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prevost counters with a one-two to the body.
Taiki cracks Prevost with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taiki tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiki is looking to land body kicks.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taiki.
Taiki throws a leg kick but Prevost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Prevost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prevost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prevost prevents Taiki from escaping the position.
Taiki wants to get back to his feet but Prevost is dominant here and he's now got Taiki's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caden Prevost.
I think Prevost 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caden Prevost!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
