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CFC 11: Tuesday Night Pandemonium PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Market (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Market has chosen Laid to Rest - Lamb of God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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, Dan Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Market!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Market there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Market keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connely missing with a left hand there. Market was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Connely misses.
Market clinches up against the cage.
Connely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Market pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Market.
Connely tries for a takedown but Market manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connely blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Market.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Market.
Market should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short right from Market on the inside.
Market scores with a nice hook to the head.
Market lands with a left to the head.
Market working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Market works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Market throws a punch but it's blocked by Connely.
Market throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Market.
Market lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Connely backwards.
Market throws a punch but it's blocked by Connely.
Market lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Market is stalling here.
Connely changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Market fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Market.
Connely scores with a jab.
Connely decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Connely wants to take a breather but Market is having none of it.
Market is looking to control Connely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Market avoid being mounted?
Connely seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Market is trying to control but can't.
Market is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying to control the action in half guard but Market is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Market is looking to control Connely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Market avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connely can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Market tries to clinch there but Connely circles away.
Connely fails to land the takedown.
Market throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Connely.
Connely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Connely thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Connely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Market defending well as Connely loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Market.
Connely gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Market's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Market tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connely tries to advance to mount but can't.
Market tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Connely easily slips into full mount!
Connely lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Connely in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Market wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
Market working to try and regain half guard.
Market sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely prevents Market from standing back up.
Market missing with punches from the bottom.
Market trying to hold on to Connely's head to control him but Connely postures up.
Market might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connely kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Connely prevents Market from improving his position.
Market wants to control but Connely is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Market looks gassed!
Connely slips a nice elbow through Market's hands, connecting with Market's forehead.
Market is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connely lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Market backs up against the cage.
Market throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Connely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Market as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Market will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connely lands with a nice body punch.
Market takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Market, as that shot connected.
Market displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connely throws out the jab.
Market blocks a jab.
Jab from Connely.
Connely shoots in but Market avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connely fails with the takedown.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Market is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Market circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Market takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Market takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connely bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Market manages to get back to half guard.
Connely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Market keeps working.
Connely not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Market wants to improve his position but Connely is controlling well.
Market controlling the position for now.
Market has hold of Connely's hands but Connely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Market has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connely is working away from the top position though.
Market manages to get to full guard.
Market is breathing heavily.
Connely postures up.
Connely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connely lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Market trying to keep a closed guard but Connely is proving a slippery customer.
Connely 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.
Market keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
Market looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Connely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Connely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connely wants to pass the guard but Market is keeping the position.
Connely won't allow Market to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Market displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connely throws out the jab.
Connely looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Market!
Market tries to lock up and control but Connely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely controlling from mount.
Market can't escape the position.
Connely working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Connely tries to control but Market wriggling away.
Market tries to lock up and control but Connely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Connely controlling from mount.
Connely avoids the attempt from Market to control.
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Market wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Market really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Market regains half guard.
Market desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Connely is thwarting Market's attempts to control the position.
Connely trying to control the pace.
Market tries to get to full guard but Connely has control of the leg.
Connely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Market knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Connely is trying to control the action in half guard but Market is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Market knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Connely with a nice cross.
Connely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Market counters with a nice low kick that buckles Connely's knee momentarily.
Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connely throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Market on the side of the head.
Market takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Connely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Market defending well as Connely loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Connely - just one landing.
Connely swings for the body but Market moves out of range.
Connely throws a body punch but Market moves out of range.
Connely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mario Market is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connely punishes Market's body with a nice straight punch.
Connely decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Connely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Market trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Connely lands a nice shot to the head.
Market takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Market keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Market wants to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Connely trying to control but Market is having none of it.
Connely scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Market?
Market is in all sorts of trouble here.
Market bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Market tries to free his leg and advance position but Connely is retaining full guard.
Connely looking for a sweep. Not yet Connely, not yet.
Market has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connely is proving hard to escape from.
Market won't allow Connely to sweep him here.
Connely looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Connely is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Market preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Connely changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Market looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connely trying to control the position but Market is working away.
Market gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Connely is thwarting Market's attempts to control the position.
Connely lands strikes from half guard.
Connely stalling.
Market trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely prevents Market from improving his position.
Market is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Connely scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Connely in particular looking to stall.
Market is trying to get back to full guard.
Market is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Connely is pressing down on Market's thigh, looking to free his foot. Market is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connely takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Market. No joy for Connely on that attempt.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Market is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Market circles away and we're back to standing.
A choreographed right hand from Connely misses the target.
Connely throws a hook to the side of Market's head but Market sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Market takes one on the button.
Market blocks a jab.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Market is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Market circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connely misses with an uppercut. Market saw that one coming.
Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connely with a jab.
Connely misses the jab.
Connely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Market staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Market misses.
Connely throws a big shot that misses.
Market throws a hook but Connely blocks it.
Market tries to clinch up.
Market throws a body punch but Connely moves out of range.
Market misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connely showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connely has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connely!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Kazama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazama is looking to escape.
LePew missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazama wants to control but LePew is keeping busy.
Kazama keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kazama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LePew on the ground.
LePew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazama tries to roll over but LePew keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama trying to hold on to LePew's head to control him but LePew postures up.
LePew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazama blocks a leg kick.
Kazama has managed to clinch.
Kazama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazama misses with some punches.
Kazama stalling in the clinch.
Kazama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazama jumps into guard, dragging LePew to the mat.
LePew passes Kazama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LePew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kazama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
LePew tightening his grip on Kazama, looking for the choke.
LePew has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kazama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazama wants to sweep but LePew has passed to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
LePew has knee on belly momentarily but Kazama bucks him off and regains half guard.
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.
LePew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazama manages to get to full guard.
Kazama managing to control the position.
Kazama has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but LePew has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LePew swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Kazama is looking to clinch.
Kazama moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Kazama.
Kazama throws an elbow but it misses.
Kazama has LePew pushed against the cage.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
LePew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazama is not content to let LePew control the position.
LePew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
LePew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LePew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kazama has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Kazama is right now.
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 crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LePew wants to control but Kazama is keeping him busy.
LePew looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kazama is avoiding damage well.
Kazama tries to buck LePew off but LePew is having none of it.
LePew is trying to ground and pound but Kazama uses the momentary lack of control by LePew to regain half guard.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Kazama defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Kazama is defending well.
Kazama is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LePew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazama is fending him off so far but LePew persists. Nope, Kazama circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazama is looking to clinch but LePew is avoiding it.
LePew shoots in and bounces Kazama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LePew is breathing heavily.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew won't allow Kazama to get back to his feet.
LePew won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew being controlled here momentarily.
LePew trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Kazama as LePew shoots in.
Kazama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pierre LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LePew looking for a sweep. Not yet LePew, not yet.
LePew controls Kazama momentarily but Kazama frees himself.
LePew wants to sweep here but Kazama controlling him for the moment.
LePew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LePew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazama!
LePew wants to control but Kazama has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kazama is trying to get back to full guard.
LePew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazama defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazama is refusing to be controlled, as LePew sits in half guard.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazama is pressing down on LePew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazama wriggles free and stands up.
Kazama fails with an attempt to clinch.
LePew blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazama.
LePew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LePew wants to sweep but Kazama has passed to side control!
LePew is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
LePew wants to get back to full guard.
LePew keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to get back to full guard.
Kazama is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
Kazama decides to return to a standing position.
Akira Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LePew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LePew misses with a takedown
and Kazama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazama.
Kazama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LePew backwards.
LePew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LePew 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donato Russo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Orpheus Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valentine tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpheus Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo misses with a kick to the body.
Russo throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russo looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Russo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine pushes Russo off looking to stand but Russo dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine wants to control but Russo passes into side.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Russo working the ground and pound.
Russo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Valentine.
Russo working away.
Russo tries for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
Russo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Russo happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to escape but Russo is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valentine to his feet.
Russo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Russo.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russo. Russo obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russo swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Russo - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Russo. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Russo is looking to land body kicks.
Russo tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Russo counters with a body kick that stops Valentine in his tracks momentarily.
Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valentine tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Russo controlling the action here.
Valentine wants to control the action here but instead Russo manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Russo is having none of it.
Valentine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russo landing shots from mount.
Russo lands a heavy elbow.
Russo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine tries to improve his position but instead Russo has taken his back!
Valentine turns into Russo and is now in his guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Russo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Russo tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Russo counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpheus Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Russo circles away easily
and Russo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valentine really felt that one!
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Valentine tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Russo counters with a nice body kick.
Orpheus Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Russo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo cracks the inside of Valentine's front leg.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valentine's knee momentarily.
Russo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Valentine didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine has Russo pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo 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. This is the final round!
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Orpheus Valentine.
Valentine looks to clinch
and Russo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valentine's guard now.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russo passes into half guard.
Valentine won't allow Russo to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo is thwarting Valentine's attempts to control the position.
Russo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valentine!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russo counters with a nice leg kick.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentine's guard.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine is trying to keep Russo in close.
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russo content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Russo.
Both fighters circling a little - Russo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valentine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valentine wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Valentine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Russo to control.
Valentine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Russo is now in Valentine's guard. A big mistake from Valentine there, giving up the dominant position!
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Valentine working a defensive guard but Russo passes into half guard.
Orpheus Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donato Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Valentine is staying active underneath Russo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donato Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donato Russo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Got Money by Lil Wayne. Johnson has chosen Boom - Hed PE as his entrance music. Ryan Martin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buddy Johnson 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buddy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Martin both land. Nice combination.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martin dives into side control.
Martin decides to stand back up.
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martin passes to side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Martin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johnson looks gassed!
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Martin blocks a jab.
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.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin instigates a clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Martin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Martin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
Johnson is kicking away at Martin from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Martin grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Johnson trying to push Martin off... Johnson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ryan Martin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjen Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Now you've got something to die for-Lamb Of God. Travis Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjen Stark!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Stark cracks Hart with a big right hand and Hart goes down!
Hart is rocked!
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Stark is chipping away with strikes.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands a few punches from side control.
Stark trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
Stark scoring with punches from side control.
Stark lands some shots froms side control.
Stark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Stark lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark controlling the position from side mount.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark advances to mount.
Stark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Travis Hart has been cut.
Stark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark raining down shots from the mount!
Stark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stark lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Hart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Hart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark working for a guillotine from mount but Hart is in no mood to give up.
Stark dominating with strikes here.
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hart hang on?
A nice elbow there by Stark.
Hart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Hart somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Stark shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Hart is on queer street and Stark is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Benjen Stark!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lidle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy. Steve Lidle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lidle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lidle trying to control from the bottom.
Lidle tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Lidle.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lidle controlling the position well.
Lidle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Thompson tries to roll but Lidle sticks to his back.
Lidle not allowing Thompson to control his hands.
Thompson turns into Lidle and is now in his guard.
Thompson trying to control but Lidle is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lidle is keeping the position.
Lidle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lidle looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lidle is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson feints and as Lidle raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Lidle's control of his arms but Lidle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Lidle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Lidle 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.
Lidle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lidle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lidle wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lidle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lidle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson looks gassed!
Lidle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lidle, into his guard.
Lidle controlling the position.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Lidle.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lidle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control but Lidle is working from the bottom.
Lidle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidle is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson feints and as Lidle raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lidle keeps moving.
Lidle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lidle can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lidle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Thompson can't escape the position.
Thompson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lidle.
Lidle keeps control of the position as Thompson tries to break free.
Lidle is riding his opponent, not letting Thompson buck him off.
Lidle tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thompson is staying active underneath Lidle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lidle wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lidle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lidle wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Lidle postures up.
Lidle won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lidle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lidle won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Lidle pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Lidle is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Lidle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lidle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lidle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Lidle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on?
Thompson reaches up to try and control the position but Lidle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thompson rolls and tries to escape and now Lidle has his back!
Lidle lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lidle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lidle looking for the choke but no joy.
Thompson trying to control the action but Lidle just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lidle.
Lidle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lidle 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.
Lidle controlling well, preventing Thompson from escaping the position.
Lidle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lidle is looking to control Thompson but Thompson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lidle missing with strikes.
Lidle is not going to allow Thompson to sit and survive in this position.
Lidle is punishing Thompson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lidle scores with punches to the body.
Steve Lidle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lidle trying to control momentarily.
The referee is taking a good look at Thompson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lidle!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson trying to control the hands but Lidle won't let him.
Lidle wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lidle doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lidle is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Lidle counters with a takedown into side control.
Lidle landing a few strikes.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Lidle just content to control the position.
Lidle tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lidle is controlling Thompson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lidle wants to control the action here but instead Thompson manages to pass to full mount!
Lidle is trying to escape the mount.
Lidle tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lidle tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Lidle.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lidle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lidle.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lidle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Lidle working the ground and pound effectively.
Lidle trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson can't escape the position.
Lidle lands with some strikes.
Lidle landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble!
Lidle landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Thompson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lidle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lidle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lidle has taken his back - oops!
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lidle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lidle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lidle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lidle controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Lidle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lidle controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson regains half guard.
Lidle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Lidle winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lidle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lidle tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lidle pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lidle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lidle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Lidle is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson is rocked!
Lidle working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lidle finish him?
Lidle controlling the action here.
Lidle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lidle with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lidle is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control but Lidle is keeping him busy.
Lidle sneaks back into half guard.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lidle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson prevents Lidle from getting a body triangle.
Thompson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lidle's arms.
Lidle gets his hands free as Thompson looks to control.
Lidle lands a shot to the head.
It looks like Tom Thompson has been cut.
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!
Lidle looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lidle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Thompson up.
Lidle controlling the position well here. Thompson rolled but Lidle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thompson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidle punishes Thompson with strikes from the back mount.
Lidle lands shots from the back.
Lidle lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Thompson hold on?!
Lidle controls the position.
Lidle scores with punches to the body.
Lidle is cranking Thompson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Thompson! He's tightened the choke and Thompson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Lidle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Tapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrice Desbiens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrice Desbiens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Tapia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Desbiens!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapia fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desbiens cracks Tapia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tapia falls backwards against the cage. Desbiens follows up with more strikes that drop Tapia to his knees. Desbiens keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tapia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrice Desbiens!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phal Um (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 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saul Mollenhauer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phal Um!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollenhauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Um throws out the jab.
Mollenhauer gets caught flat footed, as Um shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mollenhauer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Um has passed into half guard!
Mollenhauer tries to get to full guard but Um has control of the leg.
Um sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Um prevents Mollenhauer from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Um tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mollenhauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Um stalling.
Um really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mollenhauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mollenhauer manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Um content to stall in guard here.
Mollenhauer is looking for a triangle but Um pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mollenhauer is looking for a triangle but Um pushes his legs off easily.
Mollenhauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mollenhauer, not yet.
Um avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Um avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Um sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Um is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phal Um.
Mollenhauer with a poor takedown
and Um counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mollenhauer wants to sweep but Um has passed to side control!
Mollenhauer is looking to reverse the position.
Mollenhauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Um's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mollenhauer wants to get back to full guard.
Mollenhauer is breathing heavily.
Um seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Um shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mollenhauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Um raining down shots from the mount!
Um controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mollenhauer is working to get back to half guard.
Um controlling the pace for now.
Mollenhauer gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Um prevents Mollenhauer from improving his position.
Um takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Um scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Um controlling the action here.
Mollenhauer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Um is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Um prevents Mollenhauer from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer actively working from the bottom here.
Mollenhauer tries to get to full guard but Um has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Um lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Um misses with a straight left.
Um scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mollenhauer has his takedown stuffed
and Um counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Um pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mollenhauer is keeping the position for now.
Mollenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Um sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phal Um has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mollenhauer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Um stays in close to Mollenhauer's body and controls the position.
Um stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mollenhauer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um 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.
Mollenhauer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Um controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Um trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mollenhauer is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mollenhauer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Um lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mollenhauer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mollenhauer is working hard here to advance position.
Um controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phal Um.
Um closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mollenhauer tries to improve position but can't.
Um avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mollenhauer.
Um is looking to take a break and control but Mollenhauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mollenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Um moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer regains half guard.
Mollenhauer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mollenhauer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Um's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Um's back!
Um tries to escape the position.
Mollenhauer is looking for a choke. Um gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Um manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mollenhauer is looking for a triangle here but Um uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Um controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mollenhauer tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Um shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mollenhauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Um looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mollenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Um passes into half guard.
Mollenhauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer trying to strike off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer wants to improve his position but instead Um has moved into half guard.
Um with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mollenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mollenhauer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Um works over Mollenhauer with some ground and pound from guard.
Mollenhauer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Um controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Mollenhauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Um avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mollenhauer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Um content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Um has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Um stopping the sweep attempt from Mollenhauer.
Um slips nicely into half guard.
Mollenhauer wants to get back to full guard.
Um not doing much here.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phal Um.
Um bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mollenhauer being controlled for a moment.
Mollenhauer sneaks back into half guard.
Mollenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mollenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Um doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Um manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Um slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Um looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mollenhauer!
Mollenhauer is working to get back to half guard.
Um controlling the pace for now.
Mollenhauer is looking to improve his position but Um isn't that keen on the idea.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mollenhauer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
Mollenhauer is looking to improve his position but Um isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Um controlling from mount.
Um is landing with some decent strikes but Mollenhauer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mollenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Um punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mollenhauer is trying desperately to improve position.
Um content just to control the position here.
Saul Mollenhauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Um sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mollenhauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Um looking to control and managing it successfully.
Um's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mollenhauer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Um. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Phal Um comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Um 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phal Um!
Phal Um is the new welterweight champion!
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