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CFC 66: Bagarre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hito Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Young as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Hito Rama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rama jabs Parker right on the nose. Parker blinks but takes it well.
Rama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Parker controls Rama momentarily but Rama frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rama tries to stand but Parker is controlling from the bottom.
Rama prevents Parker from getting back to his feet.
Rama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parker wants to stand up but Rama is controlling him.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rama controls the pace.
Parker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rama off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rama gets the takedown into side control.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
Rama wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Rama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parker's legs.
Rama trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Rama taking a break here but Parker is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rama controlling the action here.
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.
Rama passes to side control.
Rama advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rama wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Rama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Parker turns into him and now he's in Rama's guard.
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parker looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Rama.
Parker looking to improve position, pressing down on Rama's thigh with his hand. Rama seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Parker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Parker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rama picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hito Rama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Georges is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandsnake by Skream & Cluekid. Pierre St Georges is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Adam Seal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seal shoots in but St Georges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seal.
Seal fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Seal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Georges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
St Georges trying to control from the bottom.
Seal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St Georges wants to control but Seal is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
St Georges is holding on to half guard well.
St Georges is looking for a sweep. Seal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seal wants to pass the guard but St Georges is defending well.
St Georges is looking to improve his position.
St Georges moves into full guard.
St Georges lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seal!
Seal is looking to improve his position but St Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St Georges lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Georges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seal looks a forlorn figure.
Seal is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Georges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Seal is rocked!
St Georges looking to control but Seal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Seal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by St Georges.
St Georges prevents Seal from getting the reversal.
St Georges lands a big shot there that rocks Seal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
St Georges looking to control but Seal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seal is working to get back to half guard.
St Georges working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Seal is looking to improve his position but St Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
Seal seems to have got his legs back now.
St Georges is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Seal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Seal gets back to half guard.
Seal is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Seal is trying to escape the mount.
St Georges tries to control but Seal wriggling away.
Seal is trying desperately to improve position.
St Georges unloading with bombs!
St Georges lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seal hang on?
St Georges punishing his opponent with strikes.
St Georges content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
St Georges is landing with some decent strikes but Seal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from St Georges as Seal shoots in.
St Georges fails to land the takedown.
Seal scores a takedown into full mount!
Seal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, St Georges has managed to escape the submission attempt.
St Georges is looking to improve his position but Seal isn't that keen on the idea.
St Georges regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Georges is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead St Georges has recovered full guard.
Seal wants to control from the top but St Georges keeps moving.
St Georges working a defensive guard here.
St Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seal is one step ahead there.
Seal looking to pass the guard.
Seal preventing the sweep.
Seal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Georges dives on top into guard.
Seal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. St Georges stacks Seal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by St Georges!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges scoring with punches and elbows.
St Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seal keeps working.
St Georges scoring with punches and elbows.
St Georges scoring with punches from side control.
St Georges decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seal to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Georges.
Seal gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seal tries to roll over but St Georges keeps him under control.
Seal is not content to let St Georges control the position.
St Georges prevents Seal from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, St Georges escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by St Georges!
Seal is looking to reverse the position.
St Georges taking a breather here.
Pierre St Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on St Georges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seal is not content to let St Georges control the position.
Seal gets back to half guard.
St Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Seal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Georges is looking for a kimura but Seal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Georges to get the leverage.
Seal trying to get back to full guard but St Georges takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Seal is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Georges looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Seal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seal taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Georges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Seal!
A nice elbow there by St Georges.
Seal tries to hold on but St Georges postures up.
Seal working to try and regain half guard.
St Georges with shots to the head and body - Seal looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Seal is having none of it.
St Georges trying to control but Seal is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seal can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seal is looking to escape.
St Georges with a couple of short strikes.
Seal taking shots to the head.
Seal working to try and regain half guard.
St Georges fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Seal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Seal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Seal is looking to improve his position but St Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St Georges raining down shots from the mount!
Seal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Georges trying to control but Seal is having none of it.
St Georges is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Seal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
St Georges looking to control but Seal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seal is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seal regains half guard.
St Georges lands strikes from half guard.
St Georges seems to be working for a kimura but Seal defends the submission attempt.
Adam Seal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seal has hold of St Georges's hands but St Georges slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seal looking for submissions off his back.
St Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seal is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Georges is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Seal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Georges is landing with some decent strikes but Seal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Seal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre St Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Georges 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - No Leaf Clover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Kazama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Kazama as Smithers shoots in.
Kazama misses with a looping right.
Smithers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazama.
Smithers is looking to reverse the position.
Smithers prevents Kazama from moving into mount.
Smithers tries to bench press Kazama off him but Kazama keeps the position.
Smithers sneaks back into half guard.
Smithers tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Smithers is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kazama pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Smithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithers doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kazama counter with a right hand.
Smithers fails with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a stiff right hand.
Smithers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
Kazama throws a one two combo.
Jim Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers slips a straight right by Kazama.
Smithers shoots and misses
and Kazama counters with a takedown into side control.
Smithers tries to buck Kazama off but Kazama is having none of it.
Kazama taking a breather here.
Smithers is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers wants to control but Kazama postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smithers is not content to let Kazama control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smithers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kazama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smithers is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smithers tries to reverse the position but Kazama maintains 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smithers is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazama lands a nice hook to Smithers's body. Smithers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Kazama finds it's target.
Smithers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smithers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kazama because Smithers loaded up on that one.
Smithers goes for an armbar but Kazama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kazama.
Smithers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smithers is proving hard to escape from.
Smithers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazama has picked Smithers up and slammed him! Smithers can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazama manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smithers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama landing strikes.
Kazama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smithers tries to bench press Kazama off him but Kazama keeps the position.
Smithers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kazama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smithers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smithers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Kazama content just to control the position here.
Smithers is looking to get to half guard.
Kazama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kazama trying to control but Smithers is having none of it.
Smithers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers regains half guard.
Smithers is trying to maintain the position but Kazama is very close to passing his half guard.
Smithers tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Smithers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smithers.
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.
Kazama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smithers is looking for a triangle here but Kazama uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazama trying to control the action but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kazama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama counters with a three punch combo that has Smithers backing up. Smithers nods at Kazama to acknowledge the strikes.
Smithers fails with the takedown
and Kazama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithers fails with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Smithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazama doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smithers's guard.
Akira Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smithers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kazama has passed into side control.
Kazama controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers tries to improve position but can't.
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Smithers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smithers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smithers is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazama is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smithers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smithers is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazama cracks Smithers with a big elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smithers tries for a takedown but Kazama circles away easily
and Kazama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Smithers.
Kazama thows a body shot but no joy.
Smithers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kazama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smithers's guard.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama prevents Smithers from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is controlling the pace.
Smithers is looking to improve his position.
Kazama wants to take a breather but Smithers is having none of it.
Kazama prevents Smithers from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smithers has his takedown stuffed
and Kazama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smithers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smithers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazama looking to control.
Smithers passes Kazama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smithers is looking for a kimura but Kazama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smithers to get the leverage.
Smithers wants to pass the guard but Kazama is defending well.
Jim Smithers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smithers tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazama is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazama 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Dube was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Olivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dube lands a head shot.
Dube displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olivera throws out the jab.
Olivera swings for the body but Dube moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dube darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dube scores with a hook to the body. Olivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dube takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olivera is rocked!
Whack! Dube lands a heavy head kick that drops Olivera. The ref tackles Dube to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Olivera was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Dube!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigo Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to clinch but Goto moves out of range.
Duggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duggan is looking to clinch but Goto is avoiding it.
Goto thows a body shot but no joy.
Goto lands a glancing blow to the side of Duggan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan clinches.
Duggan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duggan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Daigo Goto has been cut.
Duggan with a knee to the head.
Duggan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duggan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duggan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duggan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duggan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duggan throws an elbow but misses.
Duggan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duggan tries to clinch but Goto moves out of range.
Goto misses with a wild combination.
Duggan tries to clinch there but Goto circles away.
Goto blocks a head kick by Duggan.
Goto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Duggan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Duggan wants to control but Goto postures up.
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
Goto stands up and beckons Duggan to his feet.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan tries to clinch there but Goto circles away.
Goto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duggan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duggan's guard.
Duggan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goto has picked Duggan up and slammed him! Duggan can't keep hold of the triangle and Goto manages to pass to side control!
Goto gets to mount! Duggan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duggan is working to get back to half guard.
Goto content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duggan for as long as he can get away with.
Duggan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigo Goto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daigo Goto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goto throws a shot to the body.
Goto has a takedown stuffed.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Goto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goto shoots in but Duggan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Goto circles away and keeps his distance.
Goto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daigo Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggan doesn't manage to clinch there - Goto circles away.
Duggan throws a hook but Goto blocks it.
Duggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggan lands a head kick. Goto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goto is rocked!
Goto slips a jab from Duggan.
Duggan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goto keeps the fight on the outside.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duggan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duggan has an active guard here but Goto has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duggan keeps working.
Duggan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is trying to stand.
Duggan tries to roll over but Goto keeps him under control.
Duggan trying to control but Goto postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goto throws out the jab.
Duggan wants to clinch.
Goto is looking to wear down Duggan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duggan wants to improve his position but Goto is controlling well.
Duggan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goto manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigo Goto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daigo Goto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Duggan tries to clinch there but Goto circles away.
Goto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goto tries to clinch up.
Duggan misses with a head kick.
Goto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duggan swats away the attempt to clinch by Goto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan closes the distance but Goto moves to the side
and Goto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duggan stops a takedown attempt from Goto.
Duggan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duggan looking to throw knees to the head but Goto is blocking nicely.
Duggan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duggan looking to throw knees to the head but Goto is blocking nicely.
Duggan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duggan looking to throw knees to the head but Goto is blocking nicely.
Duggan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duggan misses with a knee to the head.
Duggan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duggan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daigo Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goto gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Goto stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Goto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan working to try and regain half guard.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goto wants to control the action but instead Duggan gets a body lock and reverses into Goto's guard! Nice work!
Duggan wants to stand but Goto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Duggan trying to control but Goto is working from the bottom.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Goto.
Duggan has gone for a leg lock! Goto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duggan's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daigo Goto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goto, 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 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daigo Goto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Stryfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Stryfe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stryfe's waist but Stryfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lowe off to one side.
Lowe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lowe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lowe is rocked!
Stryfe lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lowe - he's out on his feet here! Stryfe follows up with another monster hook that separates Lowe from consciousness! Lowe falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Stryfe stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Stryfe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guto Groos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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231 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guto Groos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Shum!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Shum! Oh, that's hurt him - Groos falls to the canvas and Shum follows him into side control.
Groos is rocked!
Shum stands up and beckons Groos to his feet.
Oh Groos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groos shoots in but no luck this time.
Groos seems to have got his legs back now.
Groos is breathing heavily.
Groos shoots in but Shum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shum fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Groos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Groos looks to clinch but Shum throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Groos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kelvin Shum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feng Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle's entrance music is Traffic. A fine choice. Wei has chosen Tekken DR - Snow Castle as his entrance music. Feng Wei acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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252 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feng Wei!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei misses with a wild body shot.
Wei connects with a single shot there.
Finkle closes the distance and clinches up with Wei, looking for a takedown. Finkle pushes Wei against the cage but Wei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wei swats away the attempt to clinch by Finkle.
Finkle shoots in for a double leg but Wei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wei pinned against the cage. Wei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Finkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Wei misses.
Feng Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei throws a front kick aimed at Finkle's knee but Finkle avoids it well.
Finkle misses with a takedown attempt - Wei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wei tries to avoid it but Finkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wei to the ground. Wei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finkle gets caught flat footed, as Wei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finkle is keeping the position for now.
Wei won't allow Finkle to sweep him here.
Finkle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wei winds up and cracks Finkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finkle is looking for a sweep. Wei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finkle is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wei is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finkle manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Finkle is trying to control the position but Wei postures up.
Finkle wants to sweep but no luck.
Finkle is looking for a triangle but Wei pushes his legs off easily.
Finkle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Finkle looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Finkle is looking for a triangle but Wei pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finkle's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feng Wei 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.
Wei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkle slips a straight right by Wei.
Finkle tries to clinch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei misses with a straight left.
Wei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finkle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finkle won't be happy with that.
Finkle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wei presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Finkle taking shots to the head.
Wei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finkle is looking to improve his position but Wei isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei content just to control the position here.
Finkle is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Finkle is looking to improve his position but Wei isn't that keen on the idea.
Wei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finkle is desperately trying to improve his position but Wei has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei controlling his opponent.
Finkle wants to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
Finkle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wei controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle can't escape the position.
Wei is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Finkle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finkle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Wei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finkle is looking to get to half guard.
Wei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finkle is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei trying to control but Finkle is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feng Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Finkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wei counters with a good low kick that Finkle was not able to check.
Finkle misses with a takedown
and Wei counters with a takedown into side control.
Wei wants to control but Finkle is keeping him busy.
Wei taking a break here but Finkle is having none of it and regains half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Feng Wei just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finkle darts in and clinches Wei up against the cage.
Finkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wei has him pressed against the cage.
Wei prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Finkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei manages to break the clinch.
Finkle clinches but Wei breaks the clinch
and Wei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei lunges at Finkle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkle's hand.
Finkle moves out of range as Wei strikes.
Vadim Finkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finkle slips a jab and a cross from Wei.
Finkle takes one on the button.
Finkle is rocked!
Finkle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Finkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finkle to the mat! Finkle manages to get full guard.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Wei tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei won't allow Finkle to sweep him here.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Finkle is retaining full guard.
Wei stays in close to Finkle's body and controls the position.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wei controls the position.
Wei moves into full mount!
Wei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Feng Wei has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Vadim Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finkle is looking to improve his position but Wei isn't that keen on the idea.
Finkle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feng Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feng Wei!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meat Machine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khalidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Khalidov lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
Khalidov sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khalidov tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine tries to clinch but Khalidov moves out of range.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov misses with a looping left.
Khalidov misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidov lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khalidov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalidov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Khalidov throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine tries to clinch but Khalidov is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Machine misses
and Khalidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine tries to clinch there but Khalidov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Khalidov misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Machine.
Machine moves into the clinch.
Khalidov can't break the clinch.
Machine lands a body punch.
Khalidov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machine keeps control of Khalidov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine tries to work over Khalidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalidov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Machine.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Khalidov.
Khalidov can't break the clinch.
Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khalidov.
Khalidov is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Khalidov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khalidov.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khalidov is rocked!
Machine dips a shoulder and cracks Khalidov with a mighty uppercut! Khalidov falls back against the cage and Machine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khalidov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Machine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Machine!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier has chosen Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Russo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russo passes into half guard.
Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Russo wants to free his trapped foot but Cormier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to stand.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russo is looking for a kimura here.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier throws a lazy head kick
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cormier looks gassed!
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Russo sits in half guard.
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Russo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donato Russo!
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