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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aryah Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aryah Thurston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Face pushes Thurston off looking to stand but Thurston dives back in and keeps control.
Thurston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thurston.
Face pushes Thurston off and gets back to his feet.
Face throws a series of punches but Thurston moves out of range.
Thurston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thurston winds up and cracks Face with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thurston stops Face from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thurston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thurston tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Face.
Face manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thurston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thurston showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Thurston wants to take a breather but Face is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston trying to mount his opponent but Face defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurston is trying to control the action in half guard but Face is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Face pushes Thurston off and gets back to his feet.
Thurston shoots in but no luck this time.
Thurston is breathing heavily.
Thurston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thurston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thurston dodges the punch combination from Face.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thurston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thurston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thurston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Face knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to buck Thurston off.
Face taking punishment in the form of punches.
Face gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Face tries to buck Thurston off but he can't manage it.
Thurston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Face's face.
Face is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thurston landing shots from mount.
Thurston lands a big shot there that rocks Face but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thurston has control of Face's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Face regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thurston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Face because Thurston loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston fails to move to back control.
Face is trying to stand up.
Thurston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Face is looking to escape.
Thurston working for a submission but Face is keeping him at bay.
Thurston throws some wild stikes that Face manages to avoid easily.
Thurston is landing with some decent strikes but Face is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thurston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Face is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Face is bucking up trying to escape but Thurston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Face is bucking up trying to escape but Thurston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thurston 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.
Face really wants to buck Thurston off and get back to his feet.
Thurston lands a big elbow.
Face is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thurston lands a nice shot to the head.
Thurston punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Thurston.
Thurston lands a big elbow.
Face blocking the ground and pound.
Thurston tries to control but Face wriggling away.
Face bucks up and throws Thurston to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Thurston dodges the punch combination from Face.
Thurston slips a jab from Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aryah Thurston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thurston scores with a takedown into Face's guard.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thurston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thurston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thurston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thurston wants to stand but Face has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Face pushes Thurston off and scrambles back to his feet.
Face misses with a wild combination.
Thurston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thurston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thurston misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Face misses with the combination.
Thurston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aryah Thurston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurston misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aryah Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurston ducks right into an uppercut from Face.
Thurston tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thurston.
Face throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thurston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face swinging wilding here.
Face throws a series of punches but Thurston moves out of range.
Thurston wants to clinch.
Thurston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Face tries to avoid it but Thurston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Face to the ground. Face escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Face lands a head kick. Thurston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thurston dips to his left and cracks Face with an uppercut!
No luck for Thurston with that takedown attempt.
Face swinging wilding here.
Angel Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thurston fails with a takedown attempt.
Face misses with a double jab.
Thurston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Face kicks Thurston off and gets to his feet.
Thurston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Thurston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Face. No joy for Thurston on that attempt.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thurston circles away quickly and effectively.
Aryah Thurston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Face throws a right hand that Thurston ducks under and follows up with a left that Thurston also avoids with ease.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thurston misses with a head kick.
Face keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thurston circles away quickly and effectively.
Face throws a right and a left that Thurston avoids nicely.
Thurston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thurston landing strikes.
Face is pushing Thurston's head away, looking to escape. Thurston manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurston tries to advance to mount but Face denies him.
Thurston wants to control but Face is keeping him busy.
Thurston tries for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Face pushes Thurston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thurston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Face taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thurston shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Thurston fails to land the takedown.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thurston throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aryah Thurston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Face throws a nice looking combination but Thurston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thurston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Face circles away.
Thurston shoots for a takedown but Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aryah Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face works over Thurston's head and body with a nice combination.
Face scores with a one two! Thurston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thurston blocks a head kick by Face.
Face tries a head kick but it misses.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face tries a head kick but it misses.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Face as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Face scores with a four punch combination!
Face lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good standup being displayed there by Thurston as he connects with a hook.
Thurston fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face misses with a double jab.
Thurston connects with a right hand. Face shakes it off.
Thurston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Face stalks Thurston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thurston's face. Thurston staggers backwards, shaken.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Thurston fails to land the takedown.
Thurston fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Thurston shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Thurston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thurston throws a head kick that misses.
Face throws a right and a left that Thurston avoids nicely.
Face throws a nice looking combination but Thurston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thurston fails with a takedown attempt.
Thurston shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Thurston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thurston dodges the punch combination from Face.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thurston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Face wants to stand but Thurston is controlling the position.
Thurston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Face manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thurston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Face stalks Thurston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thurston's face. Thurston staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston slips a jab and a cross from Face.
Thurston shoots for a double leg takedown but Face sprawls well. He's pushed Thurston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Face looks to land a combination but Thurston avoids it well.
Face throws a right and a left that Thurston avoids nicely.
Thurston works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Face as Thurston shoots in.
Thurston throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Thurston shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Thurston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Face closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aryah Thurston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thurston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Face misses.
Thurston tries for a takedown but Face sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Face misses with a head kick.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thurston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Thurston fails with a takedown attempt.
Face scores with a one two! Thurston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Thurston 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.
Thurston stands up over Face, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thurston trying to control but Face is working from the bottom.
Face manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Angel Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thurston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thurston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thurston slips a jab and a cross from Face.
Thurston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Face's guard.
Thurston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Face is keeping the position for now.
Thurston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thurston 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aryah Thurston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bauer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Raine.
Raine tries to clinch up.
Raine scores with a leg kick.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Bauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raine scoring well with a low kick there.
Raine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauer's sensitive parts.
Raine closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Raine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bauer up against the cage.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bauer wants to break free but Raine has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Bauer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raine.
Bauer walks into a straight right hand from Raine.
Raine darts in and clinches Bauer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raine slows down the pace here.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Raine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauer circles away.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Raine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bauer takes a step back to recover.
Raine feints and then cracks Bauer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bauer down.
Raine throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raine connects with a body shot.
Raine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bauer takes a step back to recover.
Raine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bauer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bauer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bauer.
Raine moves into the clinch successfully.
Bauer takes a shot to the head.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Raine wants to clinch.
Raine digs a good hook to Bauer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Raine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raine.
Bauer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raine moves into the clinch.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bauer.
Raine connects with a knee to the head.
Raine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raine.
Raine pushes Bauer up against the cage in a clinch.
Raine is pushing Bauer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bauer takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine cracks Bauer with a nice body shot.
Raine controlling the action here for a moment.
Bauer wants to break free but Raine has control.
Raine avoiding damage.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bauer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raine is keeping busy.
Bauer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine tries to land a knee to the head but Bauer blocks with his arms.
Raine breaks from the clinch.
Bauer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raine.
Bauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raine tries to bum rush Bauer with a series of wild strikes but Bauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raine lands with a slapping head kick.
Raine throws out a powerful jab.
Raine throws a big shot that misses.
Bauer closes the distance but Raine moves to the side
and Raine counters with a good low kick that Bauer was not able to check.
Raine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bauer keeps the fight on the outside.
Raine lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Raine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raine.
Raine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Raine lands but Bauer takes it in his stride.
Bauer misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raine stuns Bauer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bauer's head.
Raine lands a high kick!
Raine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bauer will feel that in the morning.
Raine lands with a kick to the temple. Bauer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bauer misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raine. That's going to slow Bauer down.
Raine has managed to clinch.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Raine has double underhooks.
Raine effectively controlling the action here.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Raine.
Raine effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine connects with a knee to the head.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Raine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Raine has double underhooks.
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Raine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aldo Raine.
An inside leg kick lands from Raine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine connects with a solid leg kick.
Raine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raine scores with a jab. Bauer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Raine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raine closes the distance and pushes Bauer back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raine tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bauer misses the jab.
Raine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bauer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bauer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Bauer can't get the takedown.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raine connects with a solid leg kick.
Bauer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bauer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine lands a with a good body shot.
Raine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raine thumps Bauer with a low kick.
Bauer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Raine digs a good body shot into Bauer's ribs.
Raine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bauer, pushing him back against the cage.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Bauer tries to bum rush Raine with a series of wild strikes but Raine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raine throws a head kick that Bauer semi-blocks.
Bauer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bauer misses with a hook. Raine ducked under it nicely.
Raine moves in looking to clinch but Bauer pushes him off.
A shot to de liver by Raine. Beautiful body shot.
Bauer tries to keep at a distance but Raine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raine breaks the clinch.
Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Raine.
A head kick from Raine lands but Bauer takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bauer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bauer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raine.
Raine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raine lands a really nice looking cross but Bauer seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raine.
Raine scores with a shot to the body.
Raine pushes Bauer up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Bauer managing to block the knees to the body from Raine.
Bauer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Aldo Raine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raine stalling against the cage.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is trying to break free.
Raine landing knees to the head.
Bauer wants to break free but Raine has control.
Raine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Bauer is trying to break free.
Bauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Raine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bauer tries to break the clinch but Raine is controlling the position.
Bauer managing to block the knees to the body from Raine.
Raine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bauer managing to block the knees to the body from Raine.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch but Raine keeps him there for the moment.
Bauer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine keeps control of Bauer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine keeps control of Bauer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Raine has double underhooks.
Bauer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Bauer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch but Raine keeps him there for the moment.
Raine keeps control of Bauer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch but Raine keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine landing knees to the head.
That's four 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.
Raine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine digs a right hand into Bauer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bauer's gas tank.
Raine is working Bauer over against the cage.
Bauer being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Raine scores with a knee to the head.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine keeps control of Bauer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bauer is trying to break free.
Vic Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo Raine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Raine landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raine 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 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilie Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilie Lamont has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilie Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mini Me!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me gets caught flat footed, as Lamont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Me is wriggling around but Lamont manages to pass to half guard.
Me is trying to stand.
Lamont sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Me defending well though.
Lamont trying to mount his opponent but Me defends it.
Lamont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lamont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Me hang on?
Lamont will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is trying to stand up.
Lamont thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lamont trying to control but Me is having none of it.
Me is bucking up trying to escape but Lamont cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lamont thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Me is squirming around, avoiding Lamont's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Lamont connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Me squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lamont wants to control the pace but Me is squirming around nicely.
Lamont with a couple of short strikes.
Lamont won't let Me get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lamont is landing with some decent strikes but Me is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Me is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont landing strikes, looking to finish!
Me really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamont is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lamont looking to control but Me is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lamont has hold of Me's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Me manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lamont is breathing heavily.
Me is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lamont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Me hang on?
You get the feeling that Me really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lamont connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lamont throws some wild stikes that Me manages to avoid easily.
Me really wants to buck Lamont off and get back to his feet.
Me wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lamont.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamont throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lamont looking to ground and pound but Me is blocking nicely.
Lamont scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Me?
Me is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lamont misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilie Lamont dominated that round.
That's time! Lamont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Me circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emilie Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont tries to clinch up but Me circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Me misses the target.
Lamont takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamont tries to throw a body punch but Me avoids it by throwing Lamont back against the cage.
Lamont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Me walks away with a smile on his face. Lamont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Me misses the shot to the body.
Me displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Me does no damage.
Lamont slips a jab and a cross from Me.
Me gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lamont throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
Lamont stands and throws Me's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Me takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lamont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Me keeps working.
Me wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lamont landing strikes.
Lamont wants to control but Me is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Me can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Me is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Emilie Lamont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.
Me has had enough of the clinch but Lamont keeps him there for the moment.
Me prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamont tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilie Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont trying to stall but Me improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lamont tries for a takedown but Me sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Me lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Me drops Lamont with a nice combination! Me dives into Lamont's guard, looking to finish!
Lamont is rocked!
Lamont is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh Lamont is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Me wanted to stand there but Lamont had control of the position.
Lamont seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me won't allow Lamont to sweep him here.
Me would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lamont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Me can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Me forces Lamont back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Me showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lamont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Lamont or perhaps it was just good defense by Me which made him look bad.
Me throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.
Me manages to break the clinch.
Lamont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Me swivels and escapes.
Me gets caught flat footed, as Lamont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lamont prevents Me from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamont trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is looking to stand up but Lamont isn't so interested in that idea.
Lamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Me is keeping the position for now.
Me wants to stand and escape but Lamont is having none of it.
Me wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lamont manages to pass to side control.
Me is trying to stand back up but Lamont is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Me lands a lovely overhand right.
Lamont shoots for a double leg takedown but Me sprawls well. He's pushed Lamont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilie Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Me as he jumps to the side.
Me keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamont.
Me scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Me lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamont off the cage and back into rage.
Lamont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me pushes Lamont up against the cage in a clinch.
Me pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Me bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamont's head.
Me closes the distance and clinches.
Me's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Me throws a series of punches but Lamont moves out of range.
Me lands a with a good body shot.
Me paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lamont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Me gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Me pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lamont misses with a punch to the body.
Lamont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Me gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Me breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Me stuffs the takedown attempt from Lamont. Lamont gets slowly back to his feet.
Me keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Me moves into the clinch successfully.
Me lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Me breaks from the clinch.
Me has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Me wants to clinch up but Lamont keeps it at a distance.
Me rushes Lamont and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Me scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Me comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Me 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss has chosen La danse des canards as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Le Petit Criss's chin.
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140 lbs
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20
132 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Inexperienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Petit Criss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Criss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Criss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tyler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Criss advances nicely into full mount.
Criss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Criss on the ground.
Criss lands a nice shot to the head.
Tyler swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Criss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Criss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Criss is working for a guillotine from mount but Tyler frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Criss locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tyler is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Le Petit Criss!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agogo has chosen Slim Thug - Click Clack as his entrance music. Junior Agogo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Agogo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agogo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agogo throws a good cross that connects.
Agogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agogo.
Agogo scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson slips a straight right by Agogo.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Agogo takes one to the chin there.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Agogo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo slips a jab from Henderson.
Agogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agogo looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Agogo tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Agogo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior Agogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agogo avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agogo wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Agogo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agogo misses the jab.
Agogo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Agogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agogo closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Agogo has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Agogo throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Agogo throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agogo.
Agogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
That's four 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.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agogo has time to react.
Agogo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Henderson.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agogo tries to clinch up.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Agogo seems unphased.
Henderson swings for the body but Agogo moves out of range.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Agogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agogo tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Agogo walks into a left hand.
Agogo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agogo wants to clinch.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Agogo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Agogo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Agogo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agogo.
Agogo misses with a looping left.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matt Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Agogo looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agogo.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Agogo misses.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agogo misses with an uppercut.
Agogo tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Agogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agogo throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Agogo moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Agogo misses with a straight right.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agogo slips a straight right by Henderson.
Agogo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Agogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agogo on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agogo moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agogo.
Agogo is looking to clinch.
Agogo slips under a jab.
Agogo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agogo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Agogo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Agogo closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agogo is rocked!
Matt Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Agogo didn't see that one coming.
Agogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Agogo.
Agogo closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
A jab from Agogo misses.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Agogo.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Agogo misses the target.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Agogo clinches but Henderson breaks the clinch
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Agogo throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Agogo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agogo throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agogo throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agogo darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Junior Agogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson takes a swing at Agogo's ribcage but misses.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Agogo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sameer Nair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev has chosen Pussy by Rammstein as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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23
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sameer Nair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyachev moves into range and clinches up with Nair.
Nair is looking to control Meyachev's arms but Meyachev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nair has his back to the cage.
Meyachev can't get the takedown.
Nair scores with a shot to the side of Meyachev's head.
Meyachev tries for a takedown but Nair manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Meyachev.
Meyachev looking for a takedown.
Sameer Nair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itof Meyachev.
Meyachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyachev moves away.
Nair tries to clinch but Meyachev moves away
and Meyachev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyachev.
Meyachev blocks a body shot from Nair.
Nair looking to slow down the pace here.
Meyachev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nair is trying to keep an underhook but Meyachev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nair tries to roll over but Meyachev keeps him under control.
Nair actively working from the bottom here.
Meyachev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meyachev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nair is proving hard to escape from.
Nair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyachev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyachev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyachev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nair looks to land a combination but Meyachev avoids it well.
Meyachev gets a clinch.
Nair missing with knees to the body.
Meyachev missing with knees to the body.
Meyachev trying to land knees to the body.
Nair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyachev dodges an elbow strike from Nair.
Nair tries to throw a body punch but Meyachev avoids it by throwing Nair back against the cage.
Nair misses with a punch to the body.
Meyachev stalling.
Nair gets underhooks to prevent Meyachev's takedown attempt.
Meyachev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meyachev looks gassed!
Nair lands a nice shot to the body.
Nair throws a head punch that misses.
Nair missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev successfully pulls guard.
Nair trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyachev has his foot on Nair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nair works his way back into a safe position though.
Meyachev wants to sweep here but Nair controlling him for the moment.
Nair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nair postures up.
Meyachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nair.
Nair tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyachev is retaining full guard.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nair is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nair's back instead.
Nair fending off the submission attempt from Meyachev.
Nair wants to control his opponent's hands but Meyachev gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Meyachev doesn't have the hooks in and Nair manages to turn into his guard.
Nair looking to pass the guard.
Meyachev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nair stands and throws Meyachev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meyachev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meyachev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meyachev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nair keeps working.
Meyachev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nair wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meyachev pushes Nair up against the cage in a clinch.
Nair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meyachev is working for takedown but Nair is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyachev avoiding damage as Nair throws knees to the body.
Meyachev jumps guard and drags Nair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyachev looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyachev, not yet.
Meyachev keeping moving, preventing Nair from controlling successfully.
Nair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nair won't allow Meyachev to sweep him here.
Meyachev keeping full guard, as Nair tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meyachev closes the distance and clinches.
Meyachev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meyachev is trying to trip Nair. He has hold of a leg but Nair is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Meyachev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Meyachev drops back looking for a leg! Nair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nair manages to kick Meyachev off! Meyachev jumps back into Nair's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nair is on top in guard.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meyachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyachev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nair drops back looking for a leg! Meyachev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyachev manages to kick Nair off! Nair jumps back into Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Nair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyachev is keeping the position for now.
Meyachev is trying to keep Nair in close.
Meyachev looking for a guillotine here but Nair defends easily.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyachev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyachev is looking for a triangle but Nair pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meyachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nair closes the distance but Meyachev moves to the side
and Meyachev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meyachev thows a big elbow that misses.
Nair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meyachev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meyachev's back instead.
Meyachev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Meyachev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meyachev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Meyachev trying to hold on to Nair's head to control him but Nair postures up.
Nair is looking to take a break and control but Meyachev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meyachev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyachev.
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.
Meyachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nair trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyachev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyachev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nair wants to control from the top but Meyachev keeps moving.
Nair drops back looking for a leg! Meyachev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyachev manages to kick Nair off! Nair jumps back into Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nair is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nair's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nair tries to clinch up but Meyachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyachev.
Meyachev instigates a clinch.
Meyachev has picked Nair up - he's going for a ride! Meyachev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nair is trying to control but can't.
Meyachev is trying to control. Nair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meyachev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nair throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyachev wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nair tries to land knees in the clinch but Meyachev avoids the damage to the body.
Nair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meyachev.
Meyachev lands a damaging elbow.
Meyachev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meyachev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyachev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meyachev 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.
Nair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyachev prevents Nair from standing back up.
Nair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meyachev is working for a kimura but Nair is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Meyachev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyachev trying to pass the guard but Nair defending well.
Nair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meyachev is looking for a kimura here.
Meyachev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nair is just riding it out for now. Meyachev eventually gives up the hold.
Nair gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meyachev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meyachev's back instead.
Itof Meyachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyachev controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Meyachev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nair doesn't have the hooks in and Meyachev manages to turn into his guard.
Nair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyachev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nair wants to sweep here but Meyachev controlling him for the moment.
Sameer Nair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Meyachev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meyachev won't allow Nair to sweep him here.
Meyachev 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.
Nair working for a triangle but Meyachev defends it easily.
Nair throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meyachev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itof Meyachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meyachev 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itof Meyachev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Rush - Limelight as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dino Adams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Hjalmarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dino Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hjalmarson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hjalmarson just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hjalmarson throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson is having none of it.
Hjalmarson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjalmarson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hjalmarson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hjalmarson.
A big right from Hjalmarson misses.
Some wild striking there from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Hjalmarson does no damage.
Erik Hjalmarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjalmarson tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
Hjalmarson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hjalmarson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjalmarson throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams 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.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Hjalmarson is working away.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjalmarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Hjalmarson is defending the position.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hjalmarson is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjalmarson's head.
Adams is pressing down on Hjalmarson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hjalmarson is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson is having none of it.
Hjalmarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hjalmarson throws out the jab.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Hjalmarson.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjalmarson is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Hjalmarson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams is looking to clinch but Hjalmarson is avoiding it.
Hjalmarson misses with a few strikes there.
Hjalmarson is breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hjalmarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjalmarson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams working the ground and pound from side control.
Hjalmarson defending against the ground and pound.
Hjalmarson is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Hjalmarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams swings around for an armbar but Hjalmarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Hjalmarson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.
Adams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hjalmarson has picked Adams up and slammed him! Adams can't keep hold of the triangle and Hjalmarson manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams tries to bench press Hjalmarson off him but Hjalmarson keeps the position.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hjalmarson stands up and beckons Adams to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hjalmarson 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.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Hjalmarson which made him look bad.
Hjalmarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a push kick but Hjalmarson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Hjalmarson as Adams shoots in.
Hjalmarson lands a right hook to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hjalmarson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hjalmarson throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson moves out of range.
Hjalmarson misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a nice looking body kick.
Hjalmarson throws a lazy body kick
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Hjalmarson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjalmarson misses the shot to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Adams controls the position from side control.
Hjalmarson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adams fails to move to back control.
Adams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hjalmarson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Adams wants to control the pace but Hjalmarson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Hjalmarson from getting the reversal.
Hjalmarson wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Hjalmarson is trying to stand.
Hjalmarson is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Adams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hjalmarson has given up his back here. Will Adams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Hjalmarson tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams 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.
Hjalmarson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adams's arms.
Adams has got his arm under Hjalmarson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hjalmarson has spun round into Adams's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hjalmarson is now in half guard.
Adams trying to control but Hjalmarson postures up.
Hjalmarson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams 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.
Dino Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hjalmarson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjalmarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hjalmarson throws a sloppy head kick
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Hjalmarson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Adams forces his way into half guard.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjalmarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hjalmarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Hjalmarson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hjalmarson trying to control here.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Hjalmarson is defending the position.
Hjalmarson tries to kick Adams off but Adams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hjalmarson thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adams has gone for a leg lock! Hjalmarson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.
Hjalmarson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hjalmarson!
Hjalmarson wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hjalmarson has worked his arm free - good work by Hjalmarson!
Adams wants to control for a moment but Hjalmarson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson stalling.
Adams trying to control but Hjalmarson postures up.
Adams wants to control but Hjalmarson passes into side.
Hjalmarson working away.
Hjalmarson stands up.
Erik Hjalmarson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Hjalmarson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Hjalmarson down.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hjalmarson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Hjalmarson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adams.
Adams 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hjalmarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather has chosen Danger (feat. Vyle) - 00:01 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
210 lbs
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21
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranma Saotome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krayzor Windfather!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saotome stuffs the takedown.
Saotome scores with a three punch combo!
Saotome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saotome scores with a takedown into Windfather's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saotome accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saotome preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saotome trying to control the position from guard on top but Windfather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saotome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Windfather keeping moving, preventing Saotome from controlling successfully.
Windfather is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Windfather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Windfather lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Windfather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saotome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Windfather looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Windfather gets back to half guard.
Windfather regains full guard. Nicely done.
Windfather pulls Saotome in close to his closed guard and prevents Saotome from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saotome trying to control but Windfather is working from the bottom.
Windfather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saotome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Windfather is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saotome, into his guard.
Windfather lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saotome looking to control.
Saotome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Windfather.
Saotome keeping moving, preventing Windfather from controlling successfully.
Windfather passes Saotome's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saotome is trying to maintain the position but Windfather is very close to passing his half guard.
Windfather slips a nice elbow through Saotome's hands, connecting with Saotome's forehead.
Windfather working the head and body with strikes.
Saotome looking for subs from the bottom but Windfather mounts him!
Windfather lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saotome hang on?
Windfather trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saotome is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saotome looks a forlorn figure.
Saotome tries to hold on but Windfather postures up.
Saotome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saotome bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saotome won't allow Windfather to sweep him here.
Saotome trying to control the position from guard on top but Windfather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saotome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saotome is breathing heavily.
Windfather keeping moving, preventing Saotome from controlling successfully.
Windfather wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
Saotome drops back looking for a leg! Windfather is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Windfather manages to kick Saotome off! Saotome jumps back into Windfather's guard.
Windfather wants to sweep but no luck.
Windfather manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saotome manages to get himself to full guard.
Saotome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Windfather doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Windfather manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Windfather trying to control the position from guard on top but Saotome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Windfather is in close to Saotome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Windfather pushes down on Saotome's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Windfather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saotome misses with a takedown
and Windfather counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Windfather wants to pass the guard but Saotome is keeping the position.
Saotome keeping moving, preventing Windfather from controlling successfully.
Saotome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Windfather wants to control from the top but Saotome keeps moving.
Windfather drops back looking for a leg! Saotome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saotome manages to kick Windfather off! Windfather jumps back into Saotome's guard.
Saotome looking for a guillotine here but Windfather defends easily.
Windfather preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saotome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saotome misses with a series of wild punches.
Saotome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Windfather was well out of range. Poor timing from Saotome.
Saotome looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Windfather!
Windfather is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Windfather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krayzor Windfather has got the better of the ground game so far.
Windfather is desperately trying to improve his position but Saotome has a good base and remains in mount.
Windfather is breathing heavily.
Saotome working for a guillotine from mount but Windfather is in no mood to give up.
Windfather is squirming around, avoiding Saotome's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather is looking to improve his position but Saotome isn't that keen on the idea.
Windfather slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saotome trying to pass the guard but Windfather defending well.
Saotome wants to take a breather but Windfather is having none of it.
Saotome wants to pass to mount but Windfather is defending the position.
Windfather is defending against the submission attempts here by Saotome.
Saotome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Windfather regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saotome!
Windfather landing shots from mount.
Windfather is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saotome can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Windfather prevents Saotome from getting the reversal.
Windfather working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Windfather lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saotome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Windfather landing strikes from the mount and Saotome is in trouble!
Windfather putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saotome is desperately trying to improve his position but Windfather has a good base and remains in mount.
Saotome tries to hold on but Windfather postures up.
Saotome is squirming around, avoiding Windfather's attempts to control the action.
Saotome is working to get back to half guard.
Windfather jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saotome manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Windfather working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Windfather trying to control the action but Saotome is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather 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!
Windfather has a takedown stuffed.
Saotome misses with a takedown
and Windfather counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Windfather.
Windfather trying to control but Saotome is working from the bottom.
Windfather postures up.
Saotome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Windfather wants to pass the guard but Saotome is keeping the position.
Saotome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saotome wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Windfather is now in half guard.
Saotome looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather working Saotome over with strikes.
Windfather controlling the action here.
Saotome is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Windfather scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saotome trying to control but Windfather postures up.
Saotome gets full guard.
Saotome can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Windfather controls the pace.
Saotome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Windfather manages to get himself to full guard.
Saotome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saotome drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Windfather manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saotome has Windfather in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather trying to control but Saotome is working from the bottom.
Windfather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saotome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Windfather won't allow Saotome to sweep him here.
Saotome has his foot on Windfather's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Windfather works his way back into a safe position though.
Windfather thows a big elbow that misses.
Windfather slips nicely into half guard.
Saotome moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saotome trying to control the position.
Windfather passes into half guard.
Saotome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Windfather moves nicely into side control.
Windfather happy to just control the position for now.
That's four 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.
Saotome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saotome is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Windfather wants to free his trapped foot but Saotome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saotome is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Windfather pulls his head out easily.
Saotome wants to get back to full guard.
Saotome trying to control from the bottom.
Windfather is nestled in close to Saotome, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ranma Saotome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krayzor Windfather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Windfather is taking a breather. Saotome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krayzor Windfather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Windfather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krayzor Windfather!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Pea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Green Pea!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pea tries a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Pea connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ferreira to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Pea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Green Pea!
Green Pea is the new bantamweight champion!
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