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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Strider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is Jedward - Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby). A fine choice. Strider has chosen Neurosonic - Until I die as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Strider!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Strider throws a head kick that misses.
Strider thumps Black with a low kick.
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Strider is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strider wants to get back to his feet.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strider keeps working.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strider has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strider is looking to escape.
Black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strider pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Arthur Black just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Strider moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strider delivers a nice body kick.
Strider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strider tries to clinch up
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Strider.
Strider creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strider tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Strider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Strider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Strider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Strider.
Strider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strider tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Strider.
Strider moves out of range of the body kick.
Strider misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Strider.
Strider swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Strider misses.
Strider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strider!
Strider has left one of his arms exposed and Black doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Strider screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maguire comes to the cage accompanied by Forever- Drake. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waleed Malik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malik works over Maguire's head and body with a nice combination.
Malik drops Maguire with a beautiful combination! Maguire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malik is looking for the KO!
Maguire is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maguire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malik.
Waleed Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik tries to bum rush Maguire with a series of wild strikes but Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maguire avoids the head kick by Malik.
Maguire blocks a head kick by Malik.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Maguire blocks a jab.
Maguire dodges the punch combination from Malik.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Malik.
Maguire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malik's half guard.
Malik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malik looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is trying for a kimura here. Malik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maguire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Maguire!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Lucien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and king bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Lucien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, king bell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucien shoots in for a double leg but bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bell fails with the takedown
and Lucien counters with a nice body kick.
bell looks gassed!
bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucien wants to control from the top but bell keeps moving.
Lucien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucien is working hard here to advance position.
Lucien is pushing down on bell's leg trying to pass to half guard. bell is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucien has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucien wants to work for an arm triangle but bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucien thows a huge punch but bell dodges it nicely.
Lucien wants to lay and pray for a moment but bell keeps working.
Lucien decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lucien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
bell tries for a takedown but Lucien circles away easily
and Lucien counters with a takedown into side control.
Andre Lucien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of king bell.
Lucien misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lucien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucien landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
bell is looking for a sweep.
bell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lucien wants to control but bell is keeping him busy.
bell taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lucien tries to move to mount but bell blocks the move with his legs.
Lucien throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucien landing strikes.
Lucien is chipping away with strikes.
bell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lucien passes to full mount! That's big trouble for bell!
Lucien scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lucien unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucien putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
bell is bucking up trying to escape but Lucien cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lucien looking to control but bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bell wants to control but Lucien is having none of it.
Lucien lands a heavy elbow.
bell tries to hold on but Lucien pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Lucien.
Lucien dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Lucien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
bell walks into a jab.
Lucien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lucien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucien controlling from the top position.
Lucien throws a strike but bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucien wants to sweep but no luck.
bell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucien has escaped and now he's on top!
bell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lucien escapes and throws bell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
bell tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucien in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lucien trying to control the action but bell is working from the bottom.
Lucien working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucien creates some space and throws a big elbow, but bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucien has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The referee warns bell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lucien lands a heavy elbow.
bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Lucien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as bell is looking to escape.
Lucien working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucien has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of bell's face.
bell is squirming around, avoiding Lucien's attempts to control the action.
Lucien looking for a guillotine from mount but bell is having none of it.
bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucien looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Lucien dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lucien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucien scores with a one two! bell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
bell throws a hook to the side of Lucien's head but Lucien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? bell is fending him off so far but Lucien persists. Nope, bell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucien tries for a takedown but bell circles away easily
and bell counters by moving into the clinch.
bell decides to pull guard.
Lucien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucien landing some decent shots from guard.
bell keeping moving, preventing Lucien from controlling successfully.
bell is trying to keep Lucien in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lucien has passed into half guard!
Lucien is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucien moves nicely into side control.
bell tries to improve position but can't.
Lucien advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucien scoring with strikes but bell is staying in there.
Lucien in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lucien lands a nice shot to the head.
Lucien trying to control but bell is having none of it.
Lucien with the ground and pound from mount.
Lucien avoids the attempt from bell to control.
Lucien raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucien lands a heavy elbow.
Lucien landing punches.
Lucien scores with a couple of good head shots there.
bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andre Lucien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lucien jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but bell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
bell struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucien throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lucien is looking to take a break and control but bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucien is really struggling to control bell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lucien creates some space and throws a big elbow, but bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lucien creates some space and throws a big elbow, but bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Lucien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucien, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Lucien!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between todd labod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Mcnichol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcnichol's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Back in Black. Drew Mcnichol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, todd labod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Mcnichol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
labod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like todd labod has been cut.
labod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcnichol defends it nicely.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcnichol throws a series of punches but labod avoids them all with ease.
A shot to de liver by Mcnichol. Beautiful body shot.
labod is breathing heavily.
Mcnichol digs a good hook to labod's body.
labod slips a jab and a cross from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands a nice looking kick to the body. labod takes a step back to recover.
Mcnichol drops labod with a nice combination! Mcnichol dives into labod's guard, looking to finish!
Mcnichol wants to stand but labod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcnichol gets to his feet - labod follows without any prompting.
labod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnichol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but labod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
labod slips a jab and a cross from Mcnichol.
Jab, jab by Mcnichol - just one landing.
Mcnichol misses with a double jab.
Mcnichol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcnichol scores with a nice right hand.
labod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcnichol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcnichol scores with a shot to the body.
Mcnichol lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcnichol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcnichol lands a nice hook to labod's body. labod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcnichol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcnichol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches labod on the side of the head.
Mcnichol stuffs the takedown attempt from labod. labod gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mcnichol finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcnichol scores with a shot to the body.
Mcnichol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcnichol throws a front kick that sends labod stumbling back into the cage.
Mcnichol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcnichol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
labod shoots in for a double leg but Mcnichol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for todd labod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol scores with a nice strike.
Mcnichol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcnichol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcnichol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. labod doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
labod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcnichol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to labod's calf.
A right-left combo lands from Mcnichol.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for labod. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
labod tries to clinch but Mcnichol is having none of it.
Mcnichol keeps labod at a distance using the push kick.
Mcnichol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
labod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcnichol lunges at labod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by labod's hand.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
labod could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcnichol lands a really nice looking cross but labod seems unphased.
labod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcnichol misses the target.
labod shoots in for a double leg but Mcnichol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
labod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcnichol scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcnichol throws a series of strikes that have labod backpedaling.
Mcnichol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
labod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcnichol looks to throw the jab but labod is out of range.
Horrible takedown by labod or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcnichol which made him look bad.
Mcnichol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
labod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcnichol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten labod somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
labod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcnichol lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
labod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcnichol throws a one two combo.
labod dodges the punch combination from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol throws a series of punches but labod avoids them all with ease.
labod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcnichol counters with a three punch combo that has labod backing up. labod nods at Mcnichol to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcnichol.
Jab from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol cracks a nice hook into labod's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcnichol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcnichol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. labod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcnichol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by labod misses
and Mcnichol counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcnichol lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
labod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mcnichol swinging wilding here.
labod misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcnichol finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mcnichol throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
labod will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
labod tries to clinch up but Mcnichol circles away and keeps his distance.
labod tries to land a front kick but Mcnichol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Mcnichol.
Drew Mcnichol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcnichol lands a front kick.
Mcnichol lands a really nice looking cross but labod seems unphased.
labod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcnichol but Mcnichol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcnichol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
labod walks into a straight right hand from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol throws out a powerful jab.
labod has his takedown stuffed
and Mcnichol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcnichol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
labod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
labod tries to clinch
and Mcnichol counters with a series of strikes. labod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcnichol gets caught flat footed, as labod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
labod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
labod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcnichol's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcnichol keeping moving, preventing labod from controlling successfully.
Mcnichol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst labod is controlling him.
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.
labod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcnichol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcnichol is working an open guard so labod takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcnichol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcnichol is working the combinations to good effect here.
labod throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mcnichol to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcnichol scores with a jab to the body.
Mcnichol throws a head kick that labod semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcnichol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
labod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcnichol.
labod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. labod showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
labod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcnichol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
labod clinches but Mcnichol breaks the clinch
enabling Mcnichol to counter with a crisp jab.
labod with a poor takedown
and labod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcnichol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands with a hook. labod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mcnichol misses with a few strikes there.
todd labod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcnichol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcnichol throws a right and a left that labod avoids nicely.
labod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcnichol lands a nice shot that snaps labod's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
labod closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
labod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
labod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcnichol is avoiding damage well.
labod throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
labod tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The strikes coming from labod are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by labod.
labod lands an elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
labod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcnichol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
labod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol lands a nice shot that snaps labod's head back.
labod throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcnichol was covering up waiting for the punch and labod finishes the takedown easily into guard.
labod looking to sit in guard and control but Mcnichol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
labod is trying to keep Mcnichol in close.
Drew Mcnichol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcnichol tries to stand but labod is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
labod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mcnichol gets to his feet. labod looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
labod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcnichol but Mcnichol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
labod misses with a takedown attempt - Mcnichol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for todd labod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol punishes labod's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcnichol tries to bum rush labod with a series of wild strikes but labod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcnichol thuds his shin into the meat of labod's side.
labod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
labod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
todd labod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcnichol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Mcnichol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcnichol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Mcnichol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between H J Hollowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, H J Hollowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hollowitz's guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hollowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollowitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Hollowitz in his guard.
Hollowitz is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Hollowitz advances to half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hollowitz pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hollowitz trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hollowitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hollowitz is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hollowitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hollowitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Hollowitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hollowitz is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson won't allow Hollowitz to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hollowitz circles away.
Hollowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Hollowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hollowitz.
Hollowitz landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Hollowitz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Hollowitz keeps him under control.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that H J Hollowitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Hollowitz counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson working for a triangle but Hollowitz defends it easily.
Hollowitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Hollowitz defends easily.
Hollowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollowitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollowitz defends well.
Hollowitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hollowitz rolls with it to try and escape but Jackson cranks on the arm and Hollowitz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Action Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Sexy Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from strong.
strong swinging wilding here.
strong throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
strong misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
strong stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
strong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rodriguez controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
strong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if strong tries to get out of the position.
strong is breathing heavily.
strong is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez grinds an elbow into strong's temple.
Rodriguez taking a breather here.
Rodriguez is working strong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodriguez stands up and beckons strong to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
strong misses with a body shot.
No joy there for strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from strong.
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
strong keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez won't allow strong to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez pushing down on strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
strong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
strong tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
strong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a high kick!
strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but strong moves out of range.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
strong lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but strong manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and strong avoids it.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite strong's efforts to push away.
strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
strong throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs strong's left leg, looking for a takedown. strong pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Maximus strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Rodriguez.
strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as strong backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez forces strong back against the cage and clinches.
strong avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
strong breaks from the clinch.
strong throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for strong.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
strong breaks the clinch.
Maximus strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from strong.
strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as strong sprawls well. strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
strong throws a head kick that half lands.
strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but strong takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez scores with a one two! strong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
strong misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
strong throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
strong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
strong misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
strong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
strong slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from strong misses the target.
strong stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
strong swinging wilding here.
strong misses with the combination.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into strong's ribs.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but strong pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
strong looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as strong sprawls well. strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
strong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
strong misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into side control. strong won't be happy with that.
Rodriguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
strong is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez stands up.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on strong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
strong prevents a takedown attempt there.
strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
strong misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow strong down.
strong misses with the combination.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
strong blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by strong.
strong dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
strong throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
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.
Rodriguez fakes the leg kick and cracks strong in the body.
strong lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush strong with a series of wild strikes but strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.
strong scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
strong scores with a nice strike.
strong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with strong, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes strong against the cage but strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maximus strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
strong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
strong lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
strong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
strong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts strong as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
strong throws a left and a right that both miss
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
strong keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
strong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
strong misses the body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez prevents strong from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mario Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but strong keeps moving.
strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Berrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk Wid Dem Casket - Mavado & Flexx. Willy Chin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Berrigan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Berrigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berrigan!
Berrigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berrigan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berrigan looks to land a combination. Chin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chin misses with a takedown attempt - Berrigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berrigan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berrigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berrigan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin passes Berrigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berrigan defending well though.
Chin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berrigan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berrigan moves into full guard.
Chin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berrigan wants to get back to his feet but Chin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chin preventing the sweep.
Chin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berrigan trying to keep a closed guard but Chin is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berrigan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sean Berrigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrigan misses with a body kick.
Chin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berrigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Chin is breathing heavily.
Berrigan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Berrigan. No joy for Chin on that attempt.
Chin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berrigan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berrigan as he avoids it easily.
Berrigan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berrigan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrigan clobbers Chin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berrigan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Berrigan duly obliges.
It looks like Willy Chin has been cut.
Berrigan lands with a big left! Chin is wobbled badly! Berrigan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Chin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Berrigan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grunt's choice of entrance music: BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knarles Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gailfus fails to land the takedown.
Gailfus fails to land the takedown.
Grunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gailfus.
Grunt gets caught flat footed, as Gailfus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gailfus!
Grunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grunt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gailfus hang on?
Grunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Grunt 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.
Grunt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grunt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gailfus hang on?
Grunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gailfus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grunt lands a big elbow.
Grunt avoids the attempt from Gailfus to control.
Grunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gailfus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gailfus wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here.
Gailfus can't do much from the bottom here.
Grunt controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Knarles Grunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gailfus shoots in but no luck this time.
Gailfus shoots in looking for a takedown. Grunt tries to sprawl out of it but Gailfus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
Grunt throws a head kick that Gailfus semi-blocks.
It looks like Rodney Gailfus has been cut.
Gailfus misses with a combination
and Grunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Grunt dips to his left and cracks Gailfus with an uppercut!
Grunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus tries to clinch but Grunt moves away
and Grunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunt is taking a breather. Gailfus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gailfus is just riding it out for now. Grunt eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grunt in particular looking to stall.
Grunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gailfus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gailfus tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knarles Grunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Gailfus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gailfus gets caught flat footed, as Grunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grunt is pushing down on Gailfus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gailfus is fighting to maintain full guard but Grunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grunt trying to control the pace.
Grunt throwing shots but Gailfus is blocking nicely.
Grunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Knarles Grunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gailfus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grunt's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and Grunt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grunt.
Grunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gailfus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grunt pushes down on Gailfus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grunt is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gailfus sees it coming and defends easily.
Grunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grunt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gailfus is on top in guard.
Gailfus preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt pulls Gailfus in close to prevent any damage.
Grunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gailfus manages to get himself to full guard.
Grunt looking to pass the guard.
Grunt pushing down on Gailfus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grunt trying to control the pace.
Grunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gailfus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Knarles Grunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gailfus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grunt.
Gailfus dodges the punch combination from Grunt.
Gailfus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunt shoots in for a takedown but Gailfus shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Grunt.
Gailfus gets caught flat footed, as Grunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gailfus is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knarles Grunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Gailfus'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. And we move into the final round!
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Grunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Grunt avoids a kick to the body.
Rodney Gailfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunt, as that shot connected.
Gailfus misses with a takedown
and Grunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grunt content to control rather than advance.
Knarles Grunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gailfus is defending well.
Grunt controlling the pace.
Grunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gailfus!
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.
Gailfus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gailfus looks a forlorn figure.
Grunt scoring with strikes but Gailfus is staying in there.
Grunt content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Knarles Grunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gailfus to the mat! Gailfus manages to get full guard.
Gailfus keeping full guard, as Grunt tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grunt passes into half guard.
Gailfus is in trouble now - Grunt has advanced to mount!
Grunt working the ground and pound effectively.
Grunt breaks from Gailfus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus is trying desperately to improve position.
Grunt controlling his opponent.
Rodney Gailfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Knarles Grunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knarles Grunt!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Medelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Your enemies - Hatebreed. Medelev has chosen Do It Or Die as his entrance music. Matt Kerr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitry Medelev's chin.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Medelev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medelev tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Medelev tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr shoots in for a double leg but Medelev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medelev wants to clinch.
Medelev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medelev working over Kerr with some ground and pound. Kerr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medelev is working for a kimura but Kerr is defending it quite comfortably.
Medelev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medelev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerr's head.
Medelev prevents Kerr from standing back up.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to stand up here but Medelev is controlling him well.
Medelev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Medelev there.
Medelev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kerr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medelev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kerr is trying to stand up here but Medelev is controlling him well.
Medelev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
Kerr pushes Medelev off looking to stand but Medelev dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr is looking to get back to is feet but Medelev passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medelev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Medelev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kerr some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medelev scores with punches from side control.
Medelev lands a strong strike to the head of Kerr. That's dazed him! Medelev looking to finish here. Kerr is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Medelev lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Medelev!
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