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X-Chaos 5: Champions Collide PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson clinches.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Machida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machida is now in Henderson's guard. A big mistake from Henderson there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida thows a big elbow that misses.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machida lands a high kick!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to stand but can't do so whilst Henderson controls his leg.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida shoots in and bounces Henderson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson clinches but Machida breaks the clinch
and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Henderson's head back.
Henderson clinches but Machida breaks the clinch
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Henderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Brett Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Henderson pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Henderson wants to advance to full mount but Machida doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida with a nice cross.
Henderson clinches but Machida breaks the clinch
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Machida trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to stand but Henderson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Machida winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson trying to control here.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson taking a bit of punishment here - Machida scoring with strikes.
Machida working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida 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! This is the final round!
Machida throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Henderson wants to stall.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Machida is trying to stall.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machida has Henderson pushed against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson wants to control but Machida passes into side.
Henderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Machida has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida landing punches.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Machida in his guard.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machida passes into half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands strikes from half guard.
Machida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brett Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida decides to return to a standing position.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aviv Aviv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPierre has chosen Break- Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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, Aviv Aviv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aviv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
StPierre tries to roll over but Aviv keeps him under control.
StPierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
StPierre tries to kick Aviv off but Aviv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aviv is figuring out what he wants to do next.
StPierre is looking to improve his position.
StPierre is trying to control but Aviv manages to pass to mount!
Aviv fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
StPierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aviv avoids the attempt from StPierre to control.
StPierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aviv avoids the attempt from StPierre to control.
StPierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two 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.
Aviv tries to control but StPierre wriggling away.
StPierre is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
StPierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
StPierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Aviv has a good base and remains in mount.
StPierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
StPierre looks gassed!
StPierre is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aviv controlling from mount.
Aviv fails to move to back control.
Aviv looking to control and managing it successfully.
StPierre tries to hold on but Aviv pushes him away.
StPierre can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
StPierre is trying to stand but he's just given Aviv his back.
Aviv keeps control of the position easily here as StPierre tries to buck him off.
StPierre holding both Aviv 's hands and preventing any damage.
Aviv just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aviv Aviv dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
StPierre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aviv backs up against the ropes.
StPierre tries for a takedown but Aviv circles away easily
and Aviv counters with a takedown into side control.
StPierre wants to get back to his feet but Aviv is dominant here and he's now got StPierre's back!
Aviv has good solid back control here.
StPierre is trying to stand back up.
StPierre is in bad spot here.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre is trying to get back to his feet but Aviv has full control of the position and if anything, StPierre has just worked his way into a worse spot.
StPierre is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Aviv sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. StPierre has no choice but to tap and Aviv jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aviv Aviv!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Carbinson (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 Brent Carbinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Carbinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carbinson misses with a low kick.
Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn escapes and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Carbinson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kenny Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Carbinson. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Carbinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carbinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn wants to clinch up but Carbinson keeps it at a distance.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carbinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carbinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Penn to stand up.
Carbinson lands a high kick!
Carbinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Carbinson has Penn pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carbinson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Penn tumbling to the mat - Carbinson dives into Penn's guard.
Penn trying to control the position.
Carbinson stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbinson just content to control the position.
Penn is trying to control Carbinson's posture but Carbinson avoids it.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Carbinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets caught flat footed, as Carbinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carbinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carbinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Carbinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carbinson 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.
Carbinson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to control but Carbinson is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Carbinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carbinson tries to stand and escape but Penn is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carbinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Carbinson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carbinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carbinson looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carbinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Carbinson manages to move to mount!
Carbinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Carbinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Carbinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carbinson controlling from mount.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brent Carbinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carbinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carbinson throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Penn looking to control.
Carbinson is stalling in the full guard.
Carbinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carbinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carbinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penn!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carbinson controlling from mount.
Carbinson with good strikes from the mount here!
Carbinson trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Carbinson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbinson landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carbinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Carbinson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carbinson controlling the pace for now.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carbinson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbinson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carbinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brent Carbinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn gets caught flat footed, as Carbinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carbinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbinson wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn pushes Carbinson off looking to stand but Carbinson dives back in and keeps control.
Penn has hold of Carbinson's hands but Carbinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carbinson in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is looking to control Carbinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Carbinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carbinson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Carbinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senen Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripley Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senen Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ripley Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
Reyes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mendez is defending well. Reyes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mendez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reyes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Senen Reyes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Tank has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Long!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tank!
Long connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Long controlling from the full mount.
Long with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Long wants to finish this one by submission but Tank is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Long.
Tank wants to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Tank working to try and regain half guard.
Long working for a submission but Tank is keeping him at bay.
Tank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Long has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Long tries to control but Tank wriggling away.
Tank is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.
Long looking to finish with strikes here!
Long looking to secure an arm triangle but Tank defends it well.
Long is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tank has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tank!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Long looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tank.
Long looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tank slips nicely into half guard.
Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Tank trying to pass the guard but Long defending well.
Long is looking for a sweep. Tank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Long bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tank's guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tank looking for a guillotine here but Long defends easily.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tank can't keep his opponent in guard - Long advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tank!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Long.
Long has control of Tank's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tank regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Long throwing strikes here but Tank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Long controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a single leg into guard. Tank didn't expect that.
Tank is trying to keep Long in close.
Long pushing down on Tank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Long in particular looking to stall.
Long is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank has given up his back. Will we see Long going for some submissions?
Long sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tank taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Long!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimly McGimly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coles's entrance music is Walk like a Champion. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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, James Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gimly McGimly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGimly is looking to clinch but Coles is avoiding it.
McGimly tries to clinch up but Coles circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from McGimly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGimly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGimly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coles manages to avoid it.
McGimly lands a with a good body shot.
McGimly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coles misses with a takedown attempt - McGimly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGimly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
McGimly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from McGimly.
A shot to de liver by McGimly. Beautiful body shot.
McGimly scores with a three punch combo!
Coles is breathing heavily.
Coles tries to clinch there but McGimly circles away.
Coles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGimly misses with a wild combination.
McGimly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGimly lands a right hook to the body.
McGimly scores with a one two! Coles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coles counters with a head kick.
McGimly tries to clinch but Coles moves out of range.
McGimly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGimly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coles rather than just go for the knockout.
McGimly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like James Coles has been cut.
McGimly wants to clinch up but Coles keeps it at a distance.
McGimly drops Coles with a right and a left! McGimly comes rushing in but Coles regains his composure and manages to keep McGimly in guard.
Coles is rocked!
McGimly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGimly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coles's head.
McGimly trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGimly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGimly wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
McGimly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coles kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGimly with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coles, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGimly moves into range and clinches up with Coles.
Coles tries to pull guard but McGimly holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coles drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Coles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGimly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coles prevents the takedown attempt.
McGimly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coles misses with a looping right.
Coles swats away the attempt to clinch by McGimly.
McGimly is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGimly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGimly pushes Coles up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGimly can't get the takedown.
McGimly works on Coles's body with a couple of short punches.
Coles is looking to break free of the clinch but McGimly has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly breaks from the clinch.
McGimly dodges the punch combination from Coles.
McGimly clinches.
McGimly can't get the takedown.
McGimly avoids the elbow strike from Coles, against the ropes.
Coles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGimly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGimly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from McGimly.
McGimly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGimly manages to end up in side control.
McGimly cracks Coles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGimly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimly sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGimly trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGimly tries to roll over but Coles keeps him under control.
Coles stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McGimly tries to clinch up but Coles circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGimly tries to clinch but Coles moves out of range.
Coles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coles lands in his opponent's guard.
Coles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coles preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimly McGimly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Coles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coles tries a head kick but it misses.
McGimly throws a sloppy head kick and Coles moves out of range easily.
Coles checks a leg kick.
McGimly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! McGimly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGimly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coles is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGimly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coles hang on?
Coles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coles can't escape the position.
McGimly with the ground and pound from mount.
McGimly dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coles is desperately trying to improve his position but McGimly has a good base and remains in mount.
McGimly wants to control the pace but Coles is squirming around nicely.
McGimly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coles hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimly lands a big shot there that rocks Coles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGimly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGimly trying to control but Coles is having none of it.
McGimly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGimly trying to control but Coles is having none of it.
Coles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGimly with shots to the head and body - Coles looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGimly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
McGimly has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coles's face.
Coles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGimly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGimly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGimly lands with a punch from half guard.
McGimly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from McGimly.
McGimly is keen to just control but Coles is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from McGimly.
McGimly lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Coles wants to clinch up but McGimly keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coles tries to score a body lock takedown but McGimly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coles tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGimly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGimly misses with a two punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coles.
McGimly trying to control but Coles flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McGimly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Coles lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McGimly breaks Coles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles keeping moving, preventing McGimly from controlling successfully.
Coles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGimly!
McGimly is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coles lands a nice shot to the head.
Coles is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGimly has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGimly!
Gimly McGimly has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGimly looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimly McGimly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Coles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGimly connects with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coles.
You can see the frustration on McGimly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGimly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGimly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGimly trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McGimly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGimly tries to reverse the position but Coles maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coles looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimly wants to hold on but Coles pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Coles.
McGimly tries to lock up and control but Coles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGimly tries to improve his position but instead Coles has taken his back!
Coles is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGimly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGimly covering up well and avoiding damage.
Coles is not going to allow McGimly to sit and survive in this position.
McGimly is covering up but some of the strikes from Coles are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGimly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Coles is trying to stick to McGimly's back but McGimly is turning into Coles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGimly.
McGimly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGimly chips away with some ground and pound.
Coles throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGimly uses it to pass to side control.
Coles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coles tries to improve position but can't.
Coles is not content to let McGimly control the position.
McGimly lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly landing a few strikes.
McGimly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coles down.
McGimly tries to score with some ground and pound. Coles controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McGimly cracks Coles with a big elbow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGimly as he jumps to the side.
Gimly McGimly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGimly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coles counters by moving into the clinch.
Coles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGimly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Coles is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McGimly has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGimly missing with punches from the bottom.
McGimly works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coles is one step ahead there.
James Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coles forces his way into half guard.
Coles prevents McGimly from improving his position.
McGimly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGimly trying to control from the bottom.
Coles working McGimly over with strikes.
Gimly McGimly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGimly trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Coles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGimly 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gimly McGimly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GOD HIMSELF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leukakoukku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paska - Oh Shit. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GOD HIMSELF!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HIMSELF throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HIMSELF tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leukakoukku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leukakoukku has control of HIMSELF's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and HIMSELF regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leukakoukku won't let HIMSELF get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leukakoukku prevents HIMSELF from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
HIMSELF has given up his back.
HIMSELF has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be HIMSELF right now.
Leukakoukku missing with strikes from the back.
HIMSELF has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku looking for the choke from the back.
HIMSELF just trying to survive but Leukakoukku is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Leukakoukku 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.
HIMSELF trying to get back to his feet but Leukakoukku is in full control for now.
HIMSELF covering up well under a series of strikes from Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! HIMSELF taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kari Leukakoukku!
Kari Leukakoukku is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vidal has chosen Dead End Countdown as his entrance music. Stu Grounder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Vidal's chin.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Grounder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grounder stuffs the takedown attempt from Vidal. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Vidal is looking to clinch but Grounder is avoiding it.
Vidal tries to clinch up.
Vidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vidal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vidal shoots in but Grounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grounder darts in and clinches Vidal up against the ropes.
Grounder lands with a light punch inside.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Grounder holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vidal drops back down to his feet.
Stu Grounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vidal.
Grounder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vidal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grounder is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vidal to the mat. Vidal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grounder gets to his feet - Vidal follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Vidal.
Grounder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Vidal won't allow Grounder to pass to mount.
Vidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal gets back to full guard.
Grounder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vidal on the ground.
Grounder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vidal working for a triangle but Grounder defends it easily.
Vidal wants to sweep here but Grounder controlling him for the moment.
Grounder controlling from the top position.
Grounder trying to control but Vidal is working from the bottom.
Vidal working for a triangle but Grounder defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal 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.
Grounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grounder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vidal wants to sweep here but Grounder controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grounder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vidal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grounder's back instead.
Vidal looks gassed!
Grounder is really stuck here.
Vidal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grounder trying to control the hands but Vidal won't let him.
Vidal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grounder breaks Vidal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grounder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grounder wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Grounder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vidal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grounder tries to stand but Vidal is controlling from the bottom.
Grounder distracts Vidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grounder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grounder distracts Vidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vidal is looking for a triangle but Grounder pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stu Grounder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Grounder pushes Vidal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vidal looking to slow down the pace here.
Grounder manages to break the clinch.
Vidal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grounder counters by clinching up.
Grounder digs a right hand underneath Vidal's ribcage. Vidal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Grounder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vidal jumps guard but Grounder stands there with Vidal around his waist. Vidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stu Grounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vidal.
Grounder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grounder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grounder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vidal is trying to improve his position.
Vidal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grounder wants to take a breather but Vidal is having none of it.
Grounder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vidal is looking to improve his position.
Grounder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grounder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vidal tries to roll over but Grounder keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grounder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vidal has his foot on Grounder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grounder works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grounder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grounder stays in close to Vidal's body and controls the position.
Vidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vidal is looking for a triangle but Grounder pushes his legs off easily.
Vidal being controlled here, momentarily.
Vidal keeping full guard, as Grounder tries to pass.
Vidal working for a triangle but Grounder defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grounder wants to get up but he can't break Vidal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vidal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
John Vidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grounder tries to kick Vidal off but Vidal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vidal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grounder defends it well.
Grounder is trying to stand back up but Vidal is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grounder trying to control here.
Vidal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grounder controls his leg.
Vidal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grounder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Grounder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grounder tries to get out of the position.
Grounder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vidal is working away from the top position though.
Vidal wants to work for an arm triangle but Grounder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stu Grounder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grounder moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Grounder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grounder manages to end up in side control.
Vidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grounder is looking to take a break and control but Vidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vidal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grounder prevents Vidal from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Grounder there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grounder trying to control the pace.
Grounder is just content to waste time from the top position. Vidal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vidal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grounder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vidal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grounder's back instead.
Vidal is hanging on to Grounder's back as he tries to escape.
Grounder trying to control the hands but Vidal won't let him.
Vidal looking to break Grounder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grounder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vidal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grounder wants to get back to his feet.
Vidal controlling well, preventing Grounder from escaping the position.
Vidal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grounder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grounder looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vidal working for a choke but Grounder is defending well.
Vidal working for a choke but Grounder is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grounder is trying to defend against the choke here but Vidal has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vidal Tightens the hold and Grounder taps out furiously! Vidal displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Vidal!
John Vidal is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moy Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Moy Mendez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Fuller's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moy Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller misses with a few strikes there.
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez defending against the ground and pound.
Fuller tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Mendez tries to roll over but Fuller keeps him under control.
Fuller throws a strike but Mendez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller with a nice head shot there.
Fuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez has Fuller pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller thows a big elbow that misses.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller throws and elbow that misses. Mendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuller's guard. Nice move by Mendez!
Mendez trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Fuller sprawls well.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuller swinging wilding here.
Mendez has managed to clinch.
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.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendez jumps into guard, dragging Fuller to the mat.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuller!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to escape the mount.
Mendez looking to control but Fuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendez lands with some strikes.
Mendez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuller is looking to get to half guard.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendez.
Fuller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez working for a submission but Fuller is keeping him at bay.
Fuller tries to lock up and control but Mendez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuller is trying to reverse the position but instead Mendez has taken his back - oops!
Mendez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fuller.
Fuller turns into Mendez and is now in his guard.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fuller's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moy Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Fuller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendez sprawls well initially but Fuller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Fuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
Fuller stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuller instigates a clinch.
Mendez manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller works over Mendez with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendez is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard.
Fuller wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez stands up out of Fuller's guard for a moment - Fuller manages to land a nice upkick.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Fuller wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuller circles away.
Fuller misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendez backs up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in and bounces Fuller off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Fuller defends the submission attempt.
Fuller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller trying to get back to full guard but Mendez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mendez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mendez is hanging on to Fuller's back as he tries to escape.
Mendez looking for the choke from the back.
Mendez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fuller fending off the submission attempt from Mendez.
Fuller wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendez gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moy Mendez 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!
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fuller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Fuller is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendez winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez is tying to control. Fuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendez tries to pass to full mount but Fuller defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fuller.
Fuller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fuller lands a few punches from side control.
Mendez prevents Fuller from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Fuller.
Fuller stands up.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendez has passed into side control.
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez blocks the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fuller tries to improve position but can't.
Fuller is looking to get back to his feet here but Mendez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fuller's back.
Fuller showing good submission defense here.
Fuller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fuller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Mendez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fuller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fuller covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mendez working for a choke but Fuller is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moy Mendez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendez's guard.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Fuller is proving a slippery customer.
Fuller is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Fuller postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fuller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mendez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fuller's back instead.
Fuller is trying to stand back up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fuller staying busy and making it hard for Mendez to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller breaks Mendez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fuller won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Fuller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fuller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mendez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fuller's back instead.
Mendez has the hooks in. Fuller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fuller taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moy Mendez!
Moy Mendez is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abro Brodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Yes. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abro Brodan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Brodan misses with a double jab.
Gracie shoots in but Brodan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abro Brodan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brodan looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Brodan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roller Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Brodan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brodan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roller Gracie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brodan throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Brodan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Brodan.
Some wild striking there from Brodan.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brodan throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Brodan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brodan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Brodan. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Brodan.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Brodan.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Brodan.
Abro Brodan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brodan throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brodan to the mat! Brodan manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brodan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brodan wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brodan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brodan manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Brodan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brodan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brodan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Brodan as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie stops Brodan from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Brodan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Brodan is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is pressing down on Brodan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brodan is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abro Brodan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roller Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brodan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brodan.
Roller Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Brodan does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brodan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Brodan misses with a wild body shot.
Brodan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brodan throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Brodan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A right-left combo lands from Brodan.
Brodan stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodan drops Gracie with a nice combination! Brodan dives into Gracie's guard, looking to finish!
Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodan wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Brodan pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Brodan won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Brodan wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Brodan wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brodan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Brodan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brodan misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Brodan is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie takes Brodan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brodan is in trouble.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brodan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brodan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roller Gracie!
Roller Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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