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RR47: Taste for Victory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart comes into the arena with Billy Talent - Red Flag blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basheer Saleh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smart defends it nicely.
Smart takes a swing at Saleh's ribcage but misses.
Saleh ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saleh's sensitive parts.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart throws a right hand that Saleh ducks under and follows up with a left that Saleh also avoids with ease.
Saleh slips a jab and a cross from Smart.
Saleh dives in and grabs Smart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes down on Saleh's head and hops out.
Smart thows a body shot but no joy.
Smart takes a swing at Saleh's ribcage but misses.
Smart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smart swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Smart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saleh.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Saleh dives in and grabs Smart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes down on Saleh's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throws a combination. Saleh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Basheer Saleh has been cut.
Smart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saleh.
Smart stuffs the takedown attempt from Saleh. Saleh gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Saleh is just out of range.
Smart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saleh looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Saleh dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Saleh fails with a takedown attempt.
Saleh 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.
Saleh trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart is looking to stand up but Saleh isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Saleh stops Smart from standing up.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saleh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saleh showed some decent athleticism there.
Smart tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saleh manages to move to mount!
Saleh looking for a guillotine from mount but Smart is having none of it.
Saleh tries to take Smart's back but instead Smart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saleh stops Smart from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saleh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart wants to get back to his feet.
Saleh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saleh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saleh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basheer Saleh's cut.
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.
Smart with a nice cross.
Saleh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saleh somewhat.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smart cracks Saleh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smart misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saleh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saleh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saleh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smart tries to avoid it but Saleh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smart to the ground. Smart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Saleh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saleh somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Saleh moves out of range easily.
Smart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Saleh tries for a takedown but Smart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saleh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smart scores with a hook to the body. Saleh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smart.
Smart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saleh moves out of range of the body kick.
Saleh avoids the body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saleh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saleh circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul Smart is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart misses with a few strikes there.
Saleh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saleh wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Saleh controlling the action here.
Saleh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saleh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smart's thigh. Smart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Saleh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saleh trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Saleh prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.
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.
Smart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saleh.
Saleh taking a break here but Smart is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saleh is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smart is trying to stand up here but Saleh is controlling him well.
Saleh seems to be looking for submissions.
Saleh is looking to stall here but Smart recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Basheer Saleh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saleh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saleh is defended easily by Smart.
Saleh blocks a head kick by Smart.
Smart lands a jab to Saleh's midsection.
Smart misses with a double jab.
Smart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart is looking to wear down Saleh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart dips to his left and cracks Saleh with an uppercut!
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saleh fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Smart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smart wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart misses with a double jab
and Saleh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smart's guard.
Smart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saleh on the ground.
Saleh prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.
Saleh drops back looking for a leg! Smart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smart manages to kick Saleh off! Saleh jumps back into Smart's guard.
Saleh has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saleh's guard.
Saleh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart stands up and waves to Saleh to follow him.
Saleh dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Smart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smart wants it to stay on the feet.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh avoids them all with ease.
Saleh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smart is fending him off so far but Saleh persists. Nope, Smart circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart stuffs the takedown.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh moves out of range.
Saleh shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but Saleh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smart as he avoids it easily.
Saleh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saleh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saleh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saleh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smart avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Smart both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saleh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saleh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smart wants to stand up but Saleh is controlling him.
Smart pushes Saleh off and gets back to his feet.
Basheer Saleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saleh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smart is trying to get back to his feet.
Smart taking a bit of punishment here - Saleh scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Smart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smart, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alain Hainault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHammer has chosen Hammerfall - Heeding the Call as his entrance music. Alain Hainault could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McHammer's chin.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alain Hainault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McHammer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McHammer misses.
Hainault fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for McHammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hainault moves out of range as McHammer strikes.
Hainault tries to clinch but McHammer is having none of it.
McHammer blocks a head kick by Hainault.
Hainault tries to close the distance and clinch but McHammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McHammer misses with a wild body shot.
McHammer throws a hook but Hainault avoids it easily.
Hainault showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McHammer.
McHammer throws a low kick but Hainault avoids it.
Nice jab there from McHammer.
It looks like Alain Hainault has been cut.
Hainault tries to close the distance and clinch up but McHammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McHammer throws a head kick that misses
and Hainault counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hainault moves into the clinch.
Hainault tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hainault lands a hook that snaps the head of McHammer backwards.
Hainault keeps control of McHammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McHammer has had enough of the clinch but Hainault keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on McHammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hainault tries for a takedown. No joy.
McHammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McHammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Hainault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hainault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack McHammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainault shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McHammer as he avoids it easily.
Hainault tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McHammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hainault is looking to slow McHammer down with leg kicks.
McHammer cracks Hainault with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McHammer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hainault to stand back up!
Hainault is breathing heavily.
Hainault closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hainault is rocked!
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!
Crack! McHammer connects with the perfect overhand right and Hainault falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McHammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack McHammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abbath Occulta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terppi Maekinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Occulta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal - At the Heart of Winter. Abbath Occulta 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abbath Occulta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terppi Maekinen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Occulta feints and as Maekinen raises his hands in defense, Occulta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maekinen keeping moving, preventing Occulta from controlling successfully.
Occulta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maekinen keeping moving, preventing Occulta from controlling successfully.
Occulta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maekinen wants to get back to his feet but Occulta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Occulta drops back looking for a leg! Maekinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maekinen manages to kick Occulta off! Occulta jumps back into Maekinen's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Occulta lands with a kick to the temple. Maekinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maekinen throws a nice looking combination but Occulta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Maekinen. No joy for Occulta on that attempt.
Occulta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maekinen's sensitive parts.
Occulta gets the takedown into side control.
Maekinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Occulta is controlling him well.
Maekinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Occulta.
Maekinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maekinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Occulta.
Occulta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maekinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Occulta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maekinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maekinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Occulta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maekinen is trying to buck Occulta off.
Occulta cracks Maekinen with a big elbow.
Occulta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Occulta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Occulta controlling the position.
Occulta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maekinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Occulta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Occulta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maekinen is pushing Occulta's head away, looking to escape. Occulta manages to hold on to the position though.
Maekinen wants to control but Occulta postures up.
Occulta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Occulta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Occulta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maekinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Occulta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Maekinen defending against the ground and pound.
Occulta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maekinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Maekinen misses its intended target.
Maekinen ducks under a wild hook from Occulta.
Occulta avoids the body shot from Maekinen.
Occulta shoots in and drives through. Maekinen sprawls well.
Occulta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maekinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maekinen looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Maekinen. No joy for Occulta on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbath Occulta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maekinen scores with a nice head shot.
Maekinen connects with a jab.
Occulta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maekinen.
Occulta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Maekinen.
Occulta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maekinen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbath Occulta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Occulta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maekinen's waist but Maekinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Occulta off to one side.
Occulta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Occulta throws a series of punches but Maekinen moves out of range.
Occulta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Occulta showed some decent athleticism there.
Maekinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Occulta.
Occulta trying to control from half guard but Maekinen is working away.
Occulta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Occulta wants to pass the guard but Maekinen is defending well.
Occulta is trying to control the action in half guard but Maekinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maekinen tries to kick Occulta off but Occulta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maekinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Occulta.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maekinen slips a jab from Occulta.
Maekinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maekinen punishes Occulta's body with a nice straight punch.
Occulta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maekinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Occulta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maekinen as he avoids it easily.
Maekinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maekinen throws a hook to the side of Occulta's head but Occulta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maekinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Occulta is just out of range.
Occulta scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Occulta is going olschool here, as he tries to force Maekinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maekinen shrugs it off.
Maekinen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maekinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Occulta has a good base and remains in mount.
Maekinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Occulta lands a nice shot to the head.
Maekinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Occulta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Occulta is going olschool here, as he tries to force Maekinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maekinen shrugs it off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maekinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Occulta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maekinen wants to hold on but Occulta pushes him away.
Occulta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maekinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maekinen is looking to improve his position but Occulta isn't that keen on the idea.
Maekinen wants to control but Occulta is having none of it.
Occulta looking for a guillotine from mount but Maekinen is having none of it.
Occulta working for a guillotine from mount but Maekinen is in no mood to give up.
Maekinen really wants to buck Occulta off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Occulta tries to control but Maekinen wriggling away.
Occulta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maekinen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maekinen is looking to get to half guard.
Occulta throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Occulta misses with a head shot.
Maekinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbath Occulta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Occulta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maekinen at a distance.
Maekinen looks to throw the jab but Occulta is out of range.
Occulta shoots in but Maekinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maekinen scores with a jab to the body.
Occulta looks for a takedown but Maekinen sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Maekinen. No joy for Occulta on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbath Occulta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Occulta is defended easily by Maekinen.
Maekinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Occulta's head.
Maekinen throws a nice looking combination but Occulta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Occulta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maekinen defends it nicely.
Maekinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Occulta was well out of range. Poor timing from Maekinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Occulta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maekinen is fending him off so far but Occulta persists. Nope, Maekinen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Occulta misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Maekinen.
Maekinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Maekinen misses with a wild body shot.
Maekinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Occulta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maekinen.
Occulta misses with a wild body shot.
Maekinen throws a hook but Occulta avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Occulta.
Maekinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Occulta has a takedown stuffed.
Maekinen misses with a body shot.
Maekinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Occulta.
Maekinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Occulta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maekinen pinned against the cage. Maekinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Maekinen catches Occulta right on the button with a cross.
Maekinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Occulta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Occulta trying to control but Maekinen is working from the bottom.
Occulta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Occulta preventing the sweep.
Maekinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maekinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Occulta 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.
Occulta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maekinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maekinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Maekinen stopping the sweep attempt from Occulta.
Abbath Occulta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maekinen wants to stand but Occulta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maekinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Terppi Maekinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Occulta wants to sweep here but Maekinen controlling him for the moment.
Maekinen wants to control from the top but Occulta keeps moving.
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.
Occulta had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maekinen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Occulta Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maekinen's back instead.
Occulta throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Maekinen trying to get back to his feet but Occulta is in full control for now.
Occulta missing with punches from the back.
Maekinen trying to get back to his feet but Occulta is in full control for now.
Occulta lands strikes to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terppi Maekinen.
I think Occulta 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbath Occulta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRae is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed-Indestructible. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McRae!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WK wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
McRae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
WK takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae darts in and clinches WK up against the cage.
WK jumps guard but McRae stands there with WK around his waist. WK gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
WK jumps guard but McRae stands there with WK around his waist. WK gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WK's elbow.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of WK backwards.
WK is looking to control McRae's arms but McRae gets an underhook and turns him. Now WK has his back to the cage.
McRae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from WK.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew WK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WK tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McRae smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from WK.
WK uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from McRae misses.
WK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRae.
WK feints and as McRae raises his hands in defense, WK changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
WK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
WK postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McRae is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of WK, into his guard.
McRae wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of WK's closed guard. He's half up but WK has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! WK pivots and extends the arm, McRae falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by WK! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew WK!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Growes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abro Brodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Growes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abro Brodan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growes wants to clinch up but Brodan keeps it at a distance.
Growes is looking to clinch but Brodan is avoiding it.
Growes tries to clinch up.
Growes is looking to clinch but Brodan is avoiding it.
Brodan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brodan swats away the attempt to clinch by Growes.
Growes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brodan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brodan avoids the head kick by Growes.
Growes shoots in for a takedown but Brodan shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Growes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brodan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Growes tries to clinch up but Brodan circles away and keeps his distance.
Growes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Growes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Growes tries to clinch there but Brodan circles away.
Growes misses with a wild body shot.
Brodan misses with a few strikes there.
Growes doesn't manage to clinch there - Brodan circles away.
Growes tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Growes.
Growes tries to clinch up but Brodan circles away and keeps his distance.
Brodan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Growes circles away quickly and effectively.
Growes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brodan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Growes lands a nice forearm strike.
Growes throwing strikes but Brodan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brodan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brodan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brodan slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Growes.
Growes can't escape the position.
Brodan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Growes can't escape the position.
Growes is working hard here to advance position.
Brodan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Growes is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brodan looking to control but Growes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Growes regains half guard.
Growes wants to improve his position but Brodan is controlling well.
Brodan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Growes keeps working.
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.
Brodan seems to be looking for submissions.
Brodan is trying to control. Growes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Growes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brodan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brodan's back!
Growes is working the ground and pound. Can Brodan escape?
Brodan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Growes.
Growes is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Growes gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Growes gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Growes apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Brodan looks gassed!
Growes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Growes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Growes moves in looking to clinch but Brodan pushes him off.
Brodan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Growes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Growes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Growes moves in looking to clinch but Brodan pushes him off.
Growes tries to clinch up.
Brodan keeps the fight on the outside.
Growes tries a head kick but it misses.
Growes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brodan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Growes clinches but Brodan breaks the clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan moves away
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brodan misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes misses with a hook.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Growes looks to clinch
and Brodan counters with a series of strikes. Growes will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice combination there by Brodan.
Growes wants to clinch
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
Abro Brodan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Growes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Brodan does no damage.
Growes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes wants to clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes clinches but Brodan breaks the clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes tries a head kick but it misses.
Growes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Growes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Growes has a takedown stuffed.
Growes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brodan defends it nicely.
Brodan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes darts in trying to clinch
and Brodan counters with a series of strikes. Growes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Brodan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Brodan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Growes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brodan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Growes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Growes clinches but Brodan breaks the clinch
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan moves away
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Brodan misses with a series of wild punches.
Brodan misses with a two punch combination.
Growes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Glen Growes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growes dodges the punch combination from Brodan.
Growes wants to clinch
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a series of strikes. Growes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Growes misses with a jab to the body
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes looks to clinch
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abro Brodan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Growes shoots for a takedown but Brodan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Growes throws a sloppy head kick and Brodan moves out of range easily.
Growes misses with a head kick.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan moves away
and Brodan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Growes wants to clinch
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Growes fails with the takedown
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Brodan.
A left lands for Growes.
Brodan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Growes.
Growes tries to clinch up
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes darts in trying to clinch
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Growes wants to clinch but Brodan slips to the side
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes misses with a head kick.
Growes wants to clinch but Brodan slips to the side
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
Growes throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brodan misses with a double jab.
Growes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Growes tries to clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Growes tries to clinch up
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes throws a lazy body kick
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes misses with a body kick.
Brodan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brodan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Growes tries to clinch but Brodan moves away
and Brodan counters with a one-two to the body.
Brodan misses with a few strikes there.
Growes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brodan counters with a three punch combo that has Growes backing up. Growes nods at Brodan to acknowledge the strikes.
Growes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes landing a few strikes.
Growes misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Growes.
Growes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brodan regains half guard.
Growes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brodan misses with a wild combination.
Growes closes the distance but Brodan moves to the side
and Brodan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abro Brodan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
Growes closes the distance but Brodan moves to the side
and Brodan counters with a two punch combo.
Growes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Growes wants to clinch but Brodan slips to the side
and Brodan counters with a series of strikes. Growes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Growes closes the distance but Brodan moves to the side
and Brodan counters with a left and a right that stings Growes.
Growes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brodan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brodan avoids the head kick by Growes.
Growes throws a head kick but Brodan moves out of range.
Growes wants to clinch but Brodan slips to the side
and Brodan counters with a series of strikes. Growes will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abro Brodan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brodan 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abro Brodan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Petkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flens Mens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkele comes to the cage accompanied by M.A. Numminen - Perkele. Ukko Petkele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flens Mens's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ukko Petkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flens Mens!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petkele pulls Mens into guard.
Petkele has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mens doesn't defend quickly enough and Petkele has managed to lock this one up! Can Mens escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Petkele on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ukko Petkele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BV Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Legrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legrange has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. BV Rasp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BV Rasp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dani Legrange!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrange swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasp.
Legrange changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rasp is trying to get back to half guard.
Legrange is looking to take a break and control but Rasp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rasp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rasp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rasp.
Rasp looking to control.
Rasp wants to sweep here but Legrange controlling him for the moment.
Legrange tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasp is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Legrange has worked his arm free - good work by Legrange!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrange dodges the ground and pound from Rasp.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Legrange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasp is trying to move to mount but Legrange reverses beautifully and ends up in Rasp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Legrange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasp looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rasp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legrange is looking to escape.
Legrange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasp looking to ground and pound but Legrange is blocking nicely.
Rasp trying to control but Legrange is having none of it.
Legrange is bucking up trying to escape but Rasp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rasp has hold of Legrange's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legrange manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legrange tries to hold on but Rasp pushes him away.
Rasp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legrange can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasp looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Legrange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasp trying to control but Legrange is having none of it.
Legrange tries to hold on but Rasp pushes him away.
Rasp landing shots from mount.
Rasp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrange tries to hold on but Rasp postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BV Rasp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rasp throws a right hand that Legrange ducks under and follows up with a left that Legrange also avoids with ease.
Rasp tries to clinch but Legrange moves out of range.
Rasp wants to clinch up but Legrange keeps it at a distance.
Rasp wants to clinch.
Rasp is looking to clinch but Legrange is avoiding it.
Legrange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasp tries to clinch there but Legrange circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasp lands a head kick!
It looks like Dani Legrange has been cut.
Legrange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrange clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legrange blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasp tries a knee to the head but Legrange blocks it.
Rasp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legrange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rasp tries to clinch up
so Legrange counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Legrange stands and throws Rasp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legrange tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rasp wants to control but Legrange postures up.
Rasp is looking for a sweep.
Rasp struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legrange off and has taken his back!
Rasp lands shots from the back.
Legrange is trying to break free.
Rasp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Legrange has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rasp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Legrange defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rasp is cranking Legrange's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Legrange! He's tightened the choke and Legrange is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BV Rasp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abula Babu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Dali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abula Babu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dali slips a straight right by Babu.
Dali shoots in for a double leg but Babu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dali looks to land a body kick but Babu moved away.
Babu clobbers Dali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babu's waist but Babu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dali off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Babu.
It looks like Salvador Dali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babu scores with a decent looking hook.
Dali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babu as he jumps to the side.
Babu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Babu! Dali is backing up but he can't get away as Babu lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dali and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abula Babu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chipped Shoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokohama Humahuta (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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155 lbs
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24
157 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chipped Shoulder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokohama Humahuta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoulder throws a head kick that misses.
Shoulder thows a body shot but no joy.
Shoulder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Shoulder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Humahuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humahuta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoulder wants to pass the guard but Humahuta is keeping the position.
Shoulder is working Humahuta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shoulder throwing strikes from guard but Humahuta blocks nicely.
Humahuta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shoulder forces his way into half guard.
Shoulder working Humahuta over with strikes.
Humahuta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shoulder.
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. Shoulder connects with a nice short shot to Humahuta's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder is looking to advance position but Humahuta won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humahuta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Humahuta wants to control but Shoulder is keeping busy.
Shoulder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Humahuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Humahuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shoulder is working away from the top position though.
Shoulder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shoulder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shoulder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Humahuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Shoulder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoulder dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Shoulder.
Humahuta is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoulder cracks Humahuta with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chipped Shoulder!
Chipped Shoulder retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzevad Poturak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merde comes to the cage accompanied by Mötorhead's Burner. Poturak has chosen Janičar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dzevad Poturak told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dzevad Poturak!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poturak closes the distance and clinches up with Merde, looking for a takedown. Poturak pushes Merde against the cage but Merde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Poturak.
Poturak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merde circles away.
Poturak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Merde!
Poturak has control of Merde's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Merde regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Merde'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.
Merde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poturak has control of Merde's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Merde regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merde working to try and regain half guard.
Poturak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Merde has worked his arm free - good work by Merde!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde regains half guard.
Poturak wants to work for an arm triangle but Merde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merde is looking to improve his position.
Merde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poturak is working away from the top position though.
Poturak is working for a submission of some sort.
Poturak maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Merde could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Poturak has cracked it and Merde is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Poturak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dzevad Poturak!
Dzevad Poturak is the new light heavyweight champion!
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