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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senen Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senen Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Mantegna thuds a left hand into Reyes's body.
Mantegna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mantegna counters with a left to the body.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantegna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Senen Reyes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes misses with a double jab
and Mantegna counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes looks gassed!
Mantegna scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mantegna scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mantegna there.
Mantegna lands with a right that hurts Reyes. Reyes looks to clinch but Mantegna throws a short knee that drops Reyes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tony Mantegna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Justin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard LeRoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Gonna Give You Up. Richard LeRoi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Justin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard LeRoi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeRoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeRoi shoots in for a double leg but Justin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeRoi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeRoi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeRoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justin's waist but Justin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeRoi off to one side.
Sir Justin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard LeRoi.
Justin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeRoi at a distance.
LeRoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeRoi is defended easily by Justin.
LeRoi looks gassed!
LeRoi tries to move into range but Justin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Richard LeRoi has been cut.
Justin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeRoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justin swivels and escapes.
Justin jabs at LeRoi's body.
A right-left combo lands from Justin.
Richard LeRoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justin connects with a superb combination that knocks LeRoi out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Justin before he can land any more shots to the unconscious LeRoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sir Justin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel The Rambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Rambler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Gonna Give You Up. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel The Rambler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freese keeps the fight on the outside.
Samuel The Rambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Freese.
Freese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Samuel The Rambler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Rambler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Rambler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freese stops a takedown attempt from The Rambler.
The Rambler is trying to drag Freese to the mat but Freese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel The Rambler.
Freese is trying to force a seperation but The Rambler has the dominant position.
Freese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
The Rambler has Freese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Rambler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freese blocks an elbow strike from The Rambler.
The Rambler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Freese is trying to stand up here but The Rambler is controlling him well.
The Rambler is trying to control the action in half guard but Freese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freese is trying to stand up here but The Rambler is controlling him well.
The Rambler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rambler trying to control from half guard but Freese is working away.
The Rambler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Rambler is trying to control the action in half guard but Freese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Rambler tries to close the distance and clinch but Freese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freese, as that shot connected.
Freese thows a body shot but no joy.
The Rambler shoots in for a takedown but Freese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freese keeps the fight on the outside.
The Rambler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Rambler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.
A jab from Freese misses.
Freese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Rambler looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freese keeps the fight on the outside.
The Rambler tries to clinch there but Freese circles away.
The Rambler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freese drops The Rambler with a nice combination! Freese dives into The Rambler's guard, looking to finish!
Freese has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Rambler is proving hard to escape from.
Freese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Rambler is keeping the position for now.
Freese tries to stand but The Rambler is controlling from the bottom.
The Rambler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freese manages to get himself to full guard.
The Rambler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Rambler trying to control but Freese is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freese keeping full guard, as The Rambler tries to pass.
The Rambler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freese wants to stand up but The Rambler is controlling him.
The Rambler thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Freese keeping moving, preventing The Rambler from controlling successfully.
Freese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freese misses with a body shot.
The Rambler shoots in for a double leg but Freese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Rambler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Rambler clinches up against the cage.
Freese stops a takedown attempt from The Rambler.
The Rambler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Freese is pressed up against the cage. The Rambler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Freese down to the mat. Freese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Freese.
The Rambler tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Rambler fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Rambler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freese.
A punch combination from Freese misses.
The Rambler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Rambler instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Freese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel The Rambler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Rambler has Freese up against the cage in a clinch.
Freese is trying to break the clinch but The Rambler is controlling him.
Freese gets underhooks to prevent The Rambler's takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Freese here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Freese can't break the clinch.
The Rambler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Rambler goes for a takedown attempt but Freese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel The Rambler.
Nice takedown defense from Freese. No joy for The Rambler on that attempt.
A combination from Freese does no damage.
Nice combo by Freese! Oh, that's hurt him - The Rambler falls to the canvas and Freese follows him into side control.
The Rambler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Rambler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Rambler is still in real trouble! Can Freese finish him?
Freese content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Rambler seems to have recovered his senses.
The Rambler wants to control but Freese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freese is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Freese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Rambler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freese tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Rambler.
The Rambler is breathing heavily.
The Rambler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freese is working away from the top position though.
Freese tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Rambler controls his leg.
Freese throws a strike but The Rambler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Rambler rushes Freese and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Rambler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freese prevents the takedown attempt.
The Rambler looking for a takedown.
Freese wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freese has had enough of the clinch but The Rambler keeps him there for the moment.
Freese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freese stops a takedown attempt from The Rambler.
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 Rambler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Rambler prevents Freese from breaking the clinch.
Freese is looking to break free of the clinch but The Rambler has double underhooks.
Freese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Rambler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Rambler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freese throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Rambler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice combo by Freese! Oh, that's hurt him - The Rambler falls to the canvas and Freese follows him into side control.
You can see the frustration on The Rambler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Rambler tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freese is chipping away with strikes.
Freese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Rambler can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rambler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Rambler wants to control but Freese postures up.
Freese tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The Rambler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Freese wants to stand but The Rambler has his arm trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freese looks to land a right hand but The Rambler moved out of range.
The Rambler tries to close the distance and clinch but Freese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Rambler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Rambler has closed the distance and engaged Freese in a clinch.
Freese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
Freese gets underhooks to prevent The Rambler's takedown attempt.
Freese stops a takedown attempt from The Rambler.
Freese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Rambler tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Freese wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
Freese is looking to break free of the clinch but The Rambler has double underhooks.
Freese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louis Freese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Rambler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louis Freese is winning the standup battle so far.
Freese misses with the combination.
Freese keeps the fight on the outside.
Freese moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Rambler dodges the punch combination from Freese.
The Rambler rushes Freese and presses him up against the cage.
The Rambler looking for a takedown.
The Rambler looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freese is trying to break the clinch but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Rambler can't get the takedown.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freese is trying to break the clinch but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Freese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel The Rambler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Freese throws a right and a left that The Rambler avoids nicely.
The Rambler is looking to clinch.
The Rambler tries to clinch up.
The Rambler tries to clinch but Freese moves out of range.
Freese misses with the combination.
Freese swats away the attempt to clinch by The Rambler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freese.
The Rambler moves in looking to clinch but Freese pushes him off.
The Rambler tries to clinch up but Freese circles away and keeps his distance.
The Rambler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freese, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Rambler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Rambler.
Freese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freese is trying to break the clinch but The Rambler has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rambler has Freese pressed against the cage, preventing Freese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Freese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freese is trying to break free.
Freese is trying to break the clinch but The Rambler is controlling him.
Freese prevents the takedown attempt.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel The Rambler.
The Rambler prevents Freese from breaking the clinch.
Freese prevents the takedown attempt.
Freese tries to break free but The Rambler pushes him back against the cage.
Freese working hard to break the clinch.
The Rambler goes for a takedown attempt but Freese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Freese.
Freese looks to land a combination. The Rambler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freese keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Freese both land. Nice combination.
Freese fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Rambler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freese lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Rambler backs up against the cage.
Freese lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rambler gets a clinch.
The Rambler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Freese tries to break free but The Rambler pushes him back against the cage.
The Rambler wants a takedown.
The Rambler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rambler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freese is refusing to be controlled, as The Rambler sits in half guard.
The Rambler is looking to advance position but Freese won't allow it.
The Rambler wants to control but Freese is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rambler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freese tries to kick The Rambler off but The Rambler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Rambler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Rambler moves into the clinch.
The Rambler tries for a takedown but Freese manages to get underhooks.
The Rambler goes for a takedown attempt but Freese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freese lands a head shot.
Freese throws a nice looking combination but The Rambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freese lands with a nice combination. The Rambler backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Freese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Rambler momentarily.
The Rambler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Rambler tries to close the distance and clinch but Freese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Louis Freese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Rambler tries to clinch but Freese is having none of it.
The Rambler shoots for a double leg takedown but Freese sprawls well. He's pushed The Rambler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freese throws a right hand that The Rambler ducks under and follows up with a left that The Rambler also avoids with ease.
Freese looks to land a combination. The Rambler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Rambler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if The Rambler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Rambler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Rambler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freese keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Freese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Freese!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lispen Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lispen Familia!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Lispen Familia has been cut.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Sanders throws a wild body kick that Familia sees coming a mile off.
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Familia blocks a head kick by Sanders.
Familia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Familia lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Familia throws and elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Familia's guard. Nice move by Sanders!
Familia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Familia working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Familia is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Familia won't let him.
Familia keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Familia looking for subs off his back but Sanders has passed one foot through into half guard.
Familia wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Sanders decides to stand and escape the position.
Familia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Familia lands.
Sanders lands a front kick.
Familia looks gassed!
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Familia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Familia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Familia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders tries to clinch but Familia moves out of range.
Niko Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders feints and as Familia raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanders trying to stand up but can't free himself from Familia's guard.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Familia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stands up and waves to Familia to follow him.
Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Familia counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Familia misses with a body shot.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
Sanders is looking to clinch.
Familia blocks a head kick by Sanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lispen Familia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanders dives in and grabs Familia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Familia pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Familia.
Familia throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Niko Sanders has been cut.
Familia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a slapping leg kick.
Familia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders lands with a nice body kick.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niko Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Familia misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Familia.
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!
Familia misses with a wild combination.
Familia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia misses the jab.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Familia.
Familia looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Familia throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders drives through and clinches with Familia against the cage.
Familia tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Familia wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Familia to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia misses with a straight right.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Familia circles away.
Familia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders throws a head kick but Familia moves out of range.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Familia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Familia does it's job there.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Familia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Familia isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia throwing strikes but missing.
Familia postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Familia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Familia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders throws a combination. Familia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Sanders lands but Familia takes it in his stride.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Familia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Familia circles away easily
and Familia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Familia fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Familia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lispen Familia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Familia Rushes Sanders and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sanders is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Familia Piles on the pressure and Sanders crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lispen Familia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piere Dolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piere Dolinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dolinski.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Dolinski checks a leg kick.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Dolinski tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a series of punches but Dolinski moves out of range.
Dolinski 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.
Dolinski is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Dolinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dolinski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dolinski, into his guard.
Dolinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolinski, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dolinski thowing shots but they're missing.
Dolinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Penn wants to hold on but Dolinski pushes him away.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dolinski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dolinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dolinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to hold on but Dolinski pushes him away.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Dolinski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dolinski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Dolinski maintains control.
Dolinski controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn can't escape the position.
Dolinski dominating with strikes here.
Dolinski breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dolinski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Dolinski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Dolinski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolinski raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Dolinski.
Penn wants to hold on but Dolinski pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolinski scoring with strikes but Penn is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolinski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn is rocked!
Dolinski lands with some strikes.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Dolinski finish him?
Dolinski lands a heavy elbow.
Dolinski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Dolinski.
Dolinski looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Penn covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piere Dolinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Koppenhaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Insolce Olvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppenhaver comes to the cage accompanied by D12-Fight Music. Jon Koppenhaver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Insolce Olvo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Koppenhaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Insolce Olvo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppenhaver tries to clinch up but Olvo circles away and keeps his distance.
Koppenhaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olvo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koppenhaver somewhat.
Olvo rushes Koppenhaver and presses him up against the cage.
Koppenhaver wants a takedown but no success here.
Olvo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koppenhaver can't fight it off and eventually Olvo manages to take the fight to the floor. Koppenhaver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koppenhaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koppenhaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olvo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olvo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olvo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppenhaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olvo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olvo trying to move into half guard but instead Koppenhaver has managed to sweep!
Olvo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppenhaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koppenhaver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Olvo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koppenhaver tries to hold on but Olvo pushes him away.
Olvo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olvo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Olvo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koppenhaver is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Olvo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olvo scoring with strikes but Koppenhaver is staying in there.
Olvo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Olvo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Olvo dominating with strikes here.
Koppenhaver is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppenhaver tries to hold on but Olvo pushes him away.
Koppenhaver is in a horrible position here. Olvo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olvo lands a heavy elbow.
Olvo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koppenhaver taking shots to the head.
Olvo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koppenhaver is bucking up trying to escape but Olvo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Olvo wants to control the pace but Koppenhaver is squirming around nicely.
Olvo with shots to the head and body - Koppenhaver looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olvo landing strikes from the mount and Koppenhaver is in trouble!
Olvo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olvo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Koppenhaver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Koppenhaver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koppenhaver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Olvo is trying to control. Koppenhaver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olvo connects with a nice short shot to Koppenhaver's temple.
Olvo winds up and cracks Koppenhaver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koppenhaver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insolce Olvo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olvo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Olvo trying to control but Koppenhaver is having none of it.
Koppenhaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olvo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Olvo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Olvo landing punches.
Koppenhaver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Olvo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koppenhaver's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olvo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olvo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olvo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Olvo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koppenhaver's face.
Olvo lands a nice shot to the head.
Insolce Olvo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koppenhaver is squirming around, avoiding Olvo's attempts to control the action.
Olvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Olvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olvo with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Olvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olvo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olvo unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Koppenhaver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Olvo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Olvo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Olvo working Koppenhaver over with strikes here.
Koppenhaver is bucking up trying to escape but Olvo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Olvo looking to finish Koppenhaver with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koppenhaver!
Olvo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Olvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Olvo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olvo breaks from Koppenhaver's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Olvo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Olvo controlling the pace for now.
Olvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koppenhaver is bucking up trying to escape but Olvo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koppenhaver taking shots to the head.
Olvo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Olvo landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olvo lands a big elbow.
Olvo working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olvo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Olvo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Koppenhaver looks a forlorn figure.
Olvo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koppenhaver hang on?
Koppenhaver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olvo breaks from Koppenhaver's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Olvo landing strikes from the mount.
Koppenhaver is rocked!
Koppenhaver is bucking up trying to escape but Olvo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insolce Olvo 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!
Olvo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koppenhaver has momentary wrist control but Olvo slips an elbow through the middle.
Olvo stands and throws Koppenhaver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koppenhaver defending against the ground and pound.
Olvo happy to just control the position for now.
Koppenhaver is not content to let Olvo control the position.
Olvo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koppenhaver!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olvo cracks Koppenhaver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Olvo.
Olvo lands with some strikes.
Olvo with the ground and pound from mount.
Olvo scoring with strikes but Koppenhaver is staying in there.
Olvo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Koppenhaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olvo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Koppenhaver looks a forlorn figure.
Olvo landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koppenhaver working to try and regain half guard.
Koppenhaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Koppenhaver is in a horrible position here. Olvo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olvo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olvo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Olvo with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olvo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koppenhaver is bucking up trying to escape but Olvo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Olvo landing strikes from the mount.
Koppenhaver is in a horrible position here. Olvo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olvo breaks from Koppenhaver's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Olvo.
Olvo working the ground and pound effectively.
Olvo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Insolce Olvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olvo controlling from mount.
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Insolce Olvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olvo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Insolce Olvo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and phil baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by Step Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, phil baroni!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - baroni circles away.
Nicolosi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Mauricio Nicolosi has been cut.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
baroni throws a series of punches but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolosi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but baroni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolosi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but baroni is having none of it.
baroni cracks Nicolosi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from baroni.
baroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
baroni lands a body shot.
Nicolosi wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nicolosi.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but baroni avoids the damage to the body.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
baroni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow.
baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
baroni lands a nice shot to the body.
baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but baroni blocks with his arms.
baroni avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi landing knees to the head.
Nicolosi lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but baroni blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from baroni fails to land.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nicolosi can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
baroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
baroni lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Nicolosi to work.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicolosi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicolosi is trying to drag baroni to the mat but baroni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolosi misses with a knee to the head.
Nicolosi lands an elbow that stopped baroni in his tracks for a moment.
baroni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicolosi has him pressed against the cage.
Nicolosi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but baroni is blocking nicely.
baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
baroni lands with a left to the head.
Nicolosi looking for a takedown.
Nicolosi trying to stall but baroni improves his position.
Nicolosi can't get the takedown.
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Nicolosi lands an elbow just above baroni 's eye.
baroni tries to circle away but Nicolosi has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
baroni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite baroni's efforts to push away.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
baroni tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing baroni back against the cage.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi jumps into guard, dragging baroni to the mat.
Nicolosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
baroni wants to pass the guard but Nicolosi is keeping the position.
Nicolosi wants to stand but baroni is controlling the position.
baroni tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicolosi is retaining full guard.
baroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
baroni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nicolosi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes baroni off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
baroni tries to clinch but Nicolosi moves out of range.
baroni scores with a nice head shot.
baroni misses with an attempted mid kick.
baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - baroni circles away.
Nicolosi tries to clinch
enabling baroni to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
baroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi unloads a knee to the mid-section. baroni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
baroni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but baroni blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but phil baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nicolosi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
baroni circles away from the clinch attempt.
baroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolosi clinches but baroni breaks the clinch
letting baroni counter with a right hand.
baroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolosi.
baroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
baroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but baroni is having none of it.
baroni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolosi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
baroni throws a right hand that Nicolosi ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolosi also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from baroni misses.
baroni swinging wilding here.
Nicolosi tries to clinch there but baroni circles away.
baroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolosi.
No joy there for baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up but baroni circles away and keeps his distance.
baroni throws a right hand that Nicolosi ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolosi also avoids with ease.
baroni is breathing heavily.
baroni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and baroni duly obliges.
Nicolosi tries to clinch there but baroni circles away.
baroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicolosi clinches with his opponent.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like phil baroni has been cut.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
baroni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nicolosi avoiding damage.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
Nicolosi working the clinch nicely. baroni is working for position but Nicolosi cracks him with a big knee to the head! baroni crumples up against the cage and Nicolosi lands two more shots before the ref can save baroni! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mauricio Nicolosi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Blixhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Pappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Blixhaven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Blixhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Pappin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blixhaven to the mat! Blixhaven manages to get full guard.
Blixhaven is looking for a triangle here but Pappin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blixhaven tries to bench press Pappin off him but Pappin keeps the position.
Blixhaven is working hard here to advance position.
Blixhaven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pappin prevents Blixhaven from improving his position.
Pappin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blixhaven is looking to improve his position but Pappin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pappin controlling the pace for now.
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.
Blixhaven working to try and regain half guard.
Pappin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blixhaven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pappin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blixhaven is trying to reverse the position but instead Pappin has taken his back - oops!
Blixhaven tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappin biding his time, controlling Blixhaven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixhaven breaks Pappin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blixhaven is looking to advance position but Pappin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pappin controlling the position easily from mount.
Blixhaven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pappin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Blixhaven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blixhaven tries to improve his position but instead Pappin has taken his back!
Good control from Pappin.
Pappin keeps control of the position as Blixhaven tries to break free.
I would not like to be Blixhaven right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blixhaven breaks Pappin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Pappin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pappin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blixhaven is on top in guard.
Pappin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pappin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blixhaven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pappin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pappin has escaped and now he's on top!
Pappin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven is looking for a triangle here but Pappin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blixhaven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Blixhaven trying to remain calm as Pappin controls from the top position.
Pappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blixhaven tries to improve position but can't.
Blixhaven trying to remain calm as Pappin controls from the top position.
Blixhaven sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blixhaven is looking for a sweep. Pappin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pappin slows the pace down in half guard.
Blixhaven tries to get to full guard but Pappin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappin works his way into side control.
Blixhaven is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Pappin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Maxwell Pappin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pappin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blixhaven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blixhaven is looking to reverse the position.
Blixhaven gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blixhaven actively working from the bottom here.
Blixhaven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pappin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Pappin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pappin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blixhaven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Pappin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blixhaven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pappin in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blixhaven is pressing down on Pappin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blixhaven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blixhaven looking for a guillotine here but Pappin defends easily.
Maxwell Pappin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Pappin advances position into side control!
Blixhaven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pappin controlling the position from side mount.
Blixhaven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappin slows the pace down.
Brad Blixhaven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Blixhaven is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappin controls the position.
Blixhaven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Pappin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pappin 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Pappin!
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