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Combat Pro 21: Title vs. Title PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamir Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Cardinal with that takedown attempt.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardinal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cardinal tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardinal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahn regains guard.
Kahn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardinal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahn's guard.
Cardinal is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahn punching from the bottom.
Kahn is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Cardinal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cardinal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kahn 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.
Cardinal stands up and beckons Kahn to his feet.
Kahn misses with a takedown
and Cardinal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kahn's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn is trying to keep Cardinal in close.
Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet.
Cardinal gets to his feet - Kahn follows without any prompting.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardinal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kahn throwing strikes but missing.
Kahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn passes Cardinal's left leg - he's now in half 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!
Kahn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cardinal to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cardinal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamir Kahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardinal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahn tries to avoid it but Cardinal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahn to the ground. Kahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cardinal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kahn sprawls well initially but Cardinal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cardinal wants to free his trapped foot but Kahn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahn trying to control here.
Cardinal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cardinal wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
Cardinal is pressing down on Kahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahn is holding on for now.
Cardinal trying to control from half guard but Kahn is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn manages to get to full guard.
Kahn is looking to stand back up but Cardinal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kahn.
Kahn is looking to regain half guard here but Cardinal keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardinal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cardinal tries for a takedown but Kahn circles away easily
so Kahn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Cardinal dominated that round.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cardinal counters by clinching up.
Kahn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardinal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardinal decides to pull guard.
Kahn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shamir Kahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardinal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kahn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cardinal cracks Kahn with a big right hand but Kahn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cardinal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardinal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahn keeps working.
Cardinal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahn wants to control but Cardinal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardinal trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Kahn tries to roll over but Cardinal keeps him under control.
Cardinal wants to free his trapped foot but Kahn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardinal controlling the action here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cardinal gets the takedown into side control.
Cardinal has hold of Kahn's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kahn seems comfortable defending it but Cardinal has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kahn is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kahn is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cardinal couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Cardinal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Stuff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newton Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos misses with a two punch combination.
Carlos has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos misses with a takedown attempt - Laurentian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laurentian misses with a two punch combination.
Carlos shoots in for a double leg but Laurentian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Carlos.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laurentian but Laurentian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laurentian connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Newton Carlos has been cut.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laurentian but Laurentian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlos looks up at the clock. Bad move! Laurentian lands a right hand from hell, dropping Carlos. Laurentian pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxence Laurentian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quer Tajik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shackleford's entrance music is The Godfather. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quer Tajik!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford misses with a series of wild punches.
Tajik shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackleford tries to sprawl out of it but Tajik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackleford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tajik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shackleford throws a nice head kick!
Shackleford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shackleford moves into the clinch successfully.
Tajik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shackleford with a knee to the head.
Shackleford scores with a knee to the head.
Tajik is rocked!
Shackleford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tajik's face.
Tajik is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleford finish him?
Tajik tries to stall but Shackleford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shackleford lands a big knee to the head and Tajik goes down! Shackleford pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is "Summertime Killer" by Luis Bacalov. Khan has chosen Burn it Down by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Bobby Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Khan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan drops Sullivan with a beautiful combination! Sullivan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khan is looking for the KO!
It looks like Bobby Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sullivan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Khan wants to control but Sullivan postures up.
Khan has control of an arm but Sullivan manages to advance to Sullivan's back!
Khan breaks Sullivan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.
Khan preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Sullivan forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
Sullivan is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sullivan has Khan pressed against the cage.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Sullivan gets a clinch.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Sullivan tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sullivan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sullivan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
Khan blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Sullivan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Khan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sullivan pulls Khan into guard.
Sullivan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Khan stands and steps away. Sullivan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angus Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sullivan has managed to clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Sullivan.
Khan has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan is trying to break free.
Sullivan can't get the takedown.
Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Angus Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khan to the mat! Khan manages to get full guard.
Sullivan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khan is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Sullivan prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan has managed to clinch.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Sullivan.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Sullivan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sullivan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khan wants to stand up but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khan tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sullivan is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sullivan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Khan taking shots to the head.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan landing shots from mount.
Sullivan is landing with some decent strikes but Khan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sullivan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Khan is rocked!
Khan taking shots to the head.
Khan is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sullivan! Khan is hurt baaadly! Sullivan is firing away with more strikes - Khan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soviet National Anthem. Alexander Karelin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolls Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Karelin defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Karelin.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Karelin.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Karelin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Karelin misses with a double jab.
Karelin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karelin looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Gracie.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karelin tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Karelin manages to avoid easily.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karelin's face.
Gracie punching from mount but Karelin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Karelin srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Karelin buck him off.
Karelin covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karelin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolls Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Gracie 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.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alexander Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Karelin.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolls Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karelin swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Karelin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a combination. Karelin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Karelin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karelin misses with a double jab.
Gracie is looking to wear down Karelin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karelin swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips a straight right by Karelin.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Alexander Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Karelin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Gracie swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolls Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin misses the jab.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Karelin.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie slips under a jab from Karelin.
Karelin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Karelin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Karelin saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Karelin misses its intended target.
Karelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
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.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelin circles away.
Karelin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelin throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Alexander Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control but Gracie postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karelin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Karelin defends it well.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie is tying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie wants to stand but Karelin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Karelin trying to control here.
Gracie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karelin controls his leg.
Gracie 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin punching from the bottom.
Gracie tries to stand and escape but Karelin is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolls Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolls Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minotauro Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruel ile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. ile has chosen Prodigy - Warrio's dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Minotauro Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruel ile!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by ile.
ile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by ile.
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ile is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a body punch but ile moves out of range.
ile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ile wants to clinch.
Nogueira missing with a left hand there. ile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira misses with a straight left.
ile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from ile.
ile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ile tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
ile tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira loads up on a big right hand but ile slips the punch.
Cruel ile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira throws a hook but ile blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ile!
Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ile is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ile's waist but ile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract ile.
Nogueira missing with a left hand there. ile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nogueira misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruel ile dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ile ducks under a wild hook from Nogueira.
Nogueira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ile manages to avoid it.
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ile moves away.
ile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ile wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ile manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but ile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ile lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira looks to land a right hand but ile moved out of range.
Nogueira seems to have got his legs back now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from ile! Nogueira is backing up but he can't get away as ile lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Nogueira and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cruel ile!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihom Tarsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarius Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihom Tarsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarius Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarsun wants a takedown but no success here.
Tarsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarsun won't allow it.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarsun looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans stalls.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarsun's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarsun misses with a knee strike.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Tarsun's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to break free but Tarsun has control.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarsun shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarsun closes the distance and clinches.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans trying to stall but Tarsun improves his position.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarsun is looking to clinch.
Tarsun rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarsun jumps guard but Evans stands there with Tarsun around his waist. Tarsun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Tarsun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Evans misses.
Tarsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarsun lands with a cross.
Tarsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarsun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free but Tarsun has control.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Tarsun has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Tarsun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun misses with a wild combination.
Tarsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarsun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarsun, right into the meat.
Tarsun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Tarsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Tarsun throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Tarsun.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun closes the distance and clinches.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Tarsun improves position.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Tarsun.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarsun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarsun misses with a double jab.
Evans wants to slow Tarsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarsun scores with a three punch combo!
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarsun instigates a clinch.
Tarsun tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Tarsun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarsun is breathing heavily.
Tarsun misses with a two punch combination.
Tarsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bihom Tarsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarsun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans throws a leg kick but Tarsun checks it.
Evans throws a right hand that Tarsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarsun also avoids with ease.
Tarsun clinches up against the cage.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarsun breaks the clinch.
Tarsun slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Tarsun misses.
Tarsun thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarsun scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one.
Tarsun misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarsun wants to get back to full guard.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans is looking to pass Tarsun's guard but actually Tarsun recovers to full guard.
Tarsun keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarius Evans will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Tarsun misses.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tarsun.
Tarsun has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Tarsun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarsun misses with a double jab
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Tarsun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarsun goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarsun misses with a double jab.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarsun clinches.
Tarsun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Evans tries to clinch but Tarsun moves out of range.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarsun wants to clinch.
Tarsun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws and low kick but Tarsun moves out of range easily.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Tarsun wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Tarsun misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Tarsun.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tarsun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and Tarsun moves into the clinch.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Tarsun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans is trying to stall.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans trying to stall but Tarsun improves his position.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarsun has double underhooks.
Tarsun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarsun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
Tarsun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Tarsun fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Tarsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans swings for the body but Tarsun moves out of range.
Evans wants to clinch.
Tarsun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarsun is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarsun. That's going to slow Evans down.
Tarsun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarsun.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarsun.
Tarsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Tarsun's ribs.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarsun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarsun tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarsun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tarsun.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarsun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarsun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarsun clinches up against the cage.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Tarsun is controlling the position.
Tarsun pulls guard successfully.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Tarsun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarius Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarsun defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarsun cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Tarsun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarsun clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tarsun tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Evans taking a breather.
Tarsun is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Tarsun has him pressed against the cage.
Tarsun looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarsun keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarsun is keeping busy.
Tarsun prevents a body shot from Evans.
Tarsun prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarsun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Tarsun keeps him there for the moment.
Tarsun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarsun throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Tarsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarsun tries to clinch up.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Tarsun moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Tarsun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Tarsun's shoulder, as Tarsun tries to avoid the shot.
Tarsun moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Tarsun looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans throws a hook but Tarsun blocks it.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarsun. Tarsun obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarsun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Tarsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans has his foot on Tarsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarsun works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarsun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarsun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Tarsun is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarsun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tarsun with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarsun with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tarsun avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarsun landing shots from mount.
Evans wants to hold on but Tarsun pushes him away.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bihom Tarsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarsun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarsun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bihom Tarsun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans 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 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Carter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather Jr wants to break free but Carter has control.
Mayweather Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Mayweather Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter tightens his grip and picks Mayweather Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayweather Jr manages to land in guard.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mayweather Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Carter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mayweather Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Carter's back instead.
Mayweather Jr working for a choke but Carter is defending well.
Carter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mayweather Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carter sneaks back into half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Carter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayweather Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter lands a big elbow.
Mayweather Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mayweather Jr wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter 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.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom.
Mayweather Jr throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayweather Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carter has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter not doing much here.
Mayweather Jr wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather Jr's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Carter.
Carter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carter cracks Mayweather Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mayweather Jr is rocked!
Mayweather Jr tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Oh Mayweather Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mayweather Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Mayweather Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayweather Jr is breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carter lands a big shot to the head and Mayweather Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brent Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Stalberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Stalberg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stalberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalberg checks a low kick from Andrews.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stalberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Nik Stalberg has been cut.
Stalberg fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Stalberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stalberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Stalberg does no damage.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Stalberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Stalberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stalberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Andrews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrews wants a takedown.
Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalberg is trying to break the clinch but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Stalberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalberg avoids the elbow strike from Andrews, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews pulls guard effortlessly.
Stalberg wants to get up but he can't break Andrews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stalberg looks gassed!
Andrews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stalberg!
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stalberg is looking to escape.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews mounts Stalberg! Really nice guard pass there!
Andrews has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stalberg's face.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stalberg?
Andrews trying to control but Stalberg is having none of it.
Andrews goes for an armbar but Stalberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stalberg.
Andrews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews has a closed guard, preventing Stalberg from standing up.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Stalberg is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews controls Stalberg momentarily but Stalberg frees himself.
Stalberg preventing the sweep.
Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stalberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.
Stalberg is fighting to break Andrews's control of his arms but Andrews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stalberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.
Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nik Stalberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalberg misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrews thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrews lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalberg is rocked!
Andrews dances in with a quick combination. Stalberg is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Andrews snaps Stalberg's head back. Stalberg stumbles backwards against the cage. Andrews steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stalberg's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stalberg just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Andrews!
Alex Andrews retains his middleweight title!
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