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CFC 27: Caged Aggression PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scruffy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Scruffy Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scruffy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch but Brooks moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Brooks looks gassed!
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Murphy forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Brooks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Murphy colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Brooks as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Murphy is left battered and dazed whilst Brooks and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Brooks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. Johnson has chosen The Devil's Own as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
I looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bell lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Bell throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Lucifer Johnson has been cut.
Johnson 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.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson looking to control but Bell passes into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Bell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucifer Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Bell finds it's target.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bell sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bell is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
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.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Johnson 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.
Johnson won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Bell is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bell is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Bell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws and low kick but Bell moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Andre Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Johnson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bell as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Johnson is left battered and dazed whilst Bell and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Bell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen DX as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Griffin.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet.
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Lee 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.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin gets full guard.
Lee won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin looks gassed!
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Lee tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into rage.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Griffin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffin.
Lee raining down shots from the mount!
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffin's face.
Griffin is rocked!
Lee working for a submission but Griffin is keeping him at bay.
That's four 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!
Lee has hold of Griffin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Griffin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Lee 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.
Lee cracks Griffin with a good jab.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Griffin 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 Lee!
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
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.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Lee blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Griffin looking to control.
Griffin working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Griffin wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Griffin tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Griffin trying to control but Lee postures up.
Griffin tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griffin is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jordan Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is trying for a kimura here. Griffin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lee wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy. Tommy Gunn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
Thompson is rocked!
Gunn looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Thompson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunn's head.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is keen to just control but Gunn is a slippery customer.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunn tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunn wants to stand back up but Thompson manages to pass into side control.
Gunn tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thompson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thompson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Tom Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson passes Gunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson is tying to control. Gunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn works the jab nicely.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Thompson! He's out on his feet! Gunn rushes in and drops Thompson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Gunn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flagg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Nice takedown defense from Flagg. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
A head kick lands from Flagg that sends St Pierre to the canvas. St Pierre tries to scramble back to his feet but Flagg brings him back down into side control.
St Pierre is rocked!
It looks like Jason St Pierre has been cut.
Flagg working away.
St Pierre looks to move to half guard but instead Flagg has passed into mount! Damn!
Flagg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
Flagg is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Flagg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flagg kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flagg is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Flagg swinging wilding here.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but Flagg sprawls well.
Hunter Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flagg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
St Pierre wants to clinch but Flagg slips to the side
and Flagg counters with a head kick. That will keep St Pierre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Flagg works over St Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flagg circles away.
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
St Pierre misses with a leg kick
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flagg.
Flagg lands a big head kick that sends St Pierre to the canvas! Flagg follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Flagg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shao Kahn Theme. Shao Kahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shao Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahn has managed to clinch.
Kahn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wood looking for a takedown.
Kahn stalling the fight.
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Wood.
Wood tries to pull guard but Kahn won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kahn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kahn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Wood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahn has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Wood goes down! Kahn dives on top of him - Wood manages to get guard.
Wood is rocked!
It looks like Travis Wood has been cut.
Kahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Wood is still in real trouble! Can Kahn finish him?
Wood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahn thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn content to stall in guard here.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahn wants to stand but Wood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wood wants to sweep here but Kahn controlling him for the moment.
Wood looks gassed!
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood looking for a guillotine here but Kahn defends easily.
Kahn is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood trying to control from half guard but Kahn is working away.
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Kahn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground.
Wood trying to pass the guard but Kahn defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kahn wants to get back to full guard.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Kahn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood looks for a takedown but Kahn sprawls well.
Wood closes the distance but Kahn moves to the side
and Kahn counters with a three punch combo that has Wood backing up. Wood nods at Kahn to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood shoots and misses
and Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kahn.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Kahn moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wood wants to stall.
Kahn looking to slow down the pace here.
Wood manages to pull guard.
Kahn is sitting in close to Wood's body. Wood has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kahn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kahn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Wood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to Sleep. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Zero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Zero's defenses.
Zero slips under a jab from Jones.
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zero.
Zero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Zero counters with a nice leg kick.
Zero fails to land the takedown.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Zero counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Zero counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zero counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Zero counters with a leg kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones thows a leg kick but Zero checks it
and Zero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Zero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Zero.
Jones throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
Jones misses with a combination
and Zero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Zero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Zero shoots in.
Zero is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zero scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero lands with a nice body kick.
Zero wants to clinch.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Zero moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Zero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Zero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones is looking to control Zero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zero.
Jones misses the body punch
and Zero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to keep Zero in close.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zero counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Zero has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Juan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Zero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Zero wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zero jumps guard but Jones stands there with Zero around his waist. Zero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Zero taking a breather.
Zero manages to pull guard.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Zero stops Jones from standing up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Zero passes into half guard.
Zero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zero wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Zero shoots in.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Zero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zero.
Zero looking for a takedown.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zero.
Jones slow jab from Zero misses its intended target.
Juan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Juan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Zero counters with a leg kick.
Zero lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Zero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zero counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Zero.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Zero counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Zero. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Zero counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zero!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones thows a leg kick but Zero checks it
and Zero counters by clinching up.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Jones can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Zero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones thows a leg kick but Zero checks it
and Zero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zero drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Zero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zero looking to finish with strikes here!
Zero punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zero takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zero biding his time, controlling Jones.
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zero misses with a punch to the head.
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero.
Jones trying to control the hands but Zero won't let him.
Zero missing with punches from the back.
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.
Jones prevents Zero from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to control the hands but Zero breaks the grip.
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Zero is in full control for now.
Zero is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Zero to control.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Zero keeps control of the position.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zero's arms.
Jones is trying to break free.
Zero is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones tries to roll but Zero sticks to his back.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Zero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Roughneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle. A fine choice. Roughneck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roughest Neck Around - Corb Lund. Kale Cruz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Les Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz 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.
Roughneck is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roughneck is keeping the position for now.
Cruz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roughneck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cruz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roughneck pulls down on the head and he's put Cruz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Les Roughneck!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's entrance music is Bring the Pain. A fine choice. The key to victory for Danny Parker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Finkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finkle looking to finish Parker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Parker!
Finkle with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Danny Parker has been cut.
Parker wants to hold on but Finkle pushes him away.
Finkle wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finkle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Parker is rocked!
Danny Parker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Finkle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Parker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Danny Parker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vadim Finkle!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Castillo (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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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castillo misses with a two punch combination.
Castillo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Castillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo connects with a nice cross there... Gracie is looking wobbly and Castillo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gracie to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Castillo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ervin Castillo!
Ervin Castillo is the new middleweight champion!
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