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SFC 67 - Aeacuson vs. ONeal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duy Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duy Vo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stinson misses.
Vo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stinson throws a right hand that Vo ducks under and follows up with a left that Vo also avoids with ease.
Vo has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stinson is trying to break the clinch but Vo is controlling him.
Vo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stinson fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Vo misses its intended target.
Vo rushes Stinson and presses him up against the cage.
Vo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vo.
Stinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vo lands with a left to the head.
Vo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stinson throws a body punch but Vo moves out of range.
Stinson throws a hook to the side of Vo's head but Vo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stinson swings for the body but Vo moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stinson.
Vo misses with a looping right.
Stinson needs to keep his hands up - Vo had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Barney Stinson has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vo as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinson wants to clinch but Vo slips to the side
and Stinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo throws out a loose jab but Stinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Stinson's jaw. Stinson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duy Vo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy Esperanza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle avoids the head kick by Esperanza.
A lazy left from Boyle finds it's target.
Esperanza is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Esperanza.
Esperanza staying out of range there.
Esperanza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dave Boyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esperanza throws a series of punches but Boyle moves out of range.
Esperanza defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Esperanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Esperanza.
Esperanza is looking to clinch.
Boyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Esperanza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle throws a big shot that misses.
Boyle throws a hook but Esperanza blocks it.
Boyle misses the jab.
Esperanza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Boyle misses.
Boyle misses with a double jab
and Esperanza counters with a thumping low kick.
Esperanza tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esperanza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Esperanza.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esperanza.
Esperanza tries to clinch but Boyle moves away
enabling Boyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esperanza darts in trying to clinch
and Boyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esperanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boyle counters with a one-two to the body.
Boyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esperanza wants to clinch but Boyle slips to the side
and Boyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Esperanza closes the distance but Boyle moves to the side
and Esperanza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyle throws a hook but Esperanza avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza moves out of range as Boyle strikes.
Boyle lands a left and a right that send Esperanza crashing to the mat, dazed. Boyle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Esperanza is rocked!
Boyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyle cracks Esperanza with a hook to the temple - Esperanza is on wobbly legs here! Boyle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Esperanza falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Boyle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Boyle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mainlining Murder. Congo has chosen After the Smoke is Clear as his entrance music. Ghengis Congo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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231 lbs
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285 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Storm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Congo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Congo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Congo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Congo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm won't allow Congo to get back to his feet.
Congo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Storm won't allow Congo to sweep him here.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Storm blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Congo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Congo takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Lance Storm has been cut.
Congo is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Congo avoids the damage to the body.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Congo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Storm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Congo's brow.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Congo crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
Congo looks gassed!
Storm wants to clinch but Congo slips to the side
and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Congo swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Ghengis Congo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghengis Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Congo as he connects with a hook.
Congo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Congo lands a nice knee to the body.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm blocks a jab.
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Congo throws a good cross that connects.
Congo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Congo tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Congo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo moves into the clinch.
Congo with a knee to the head.
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off.
Congo gets a clinch.
Congo landing knees to the head.
Congo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm wants to break free but Congo has control.
Congo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Congo looking to slow down the pace here.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Congo blocks it.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Congo tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Congo moves out of range easily.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Congo pushes him off.
Congo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Congo which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo instigates a clinch.
Congo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Congo is trying to maintain a safe position but Storm gets an underhook and turns Congo into the cage.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Congo blocks it with crossed arms.
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Congo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Congo.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Congo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Congo can pounce on him.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Congo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lance Storm's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Storm throws an elbow but it misses.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Congo clinches up with Storm and pushes him back against the cage.
Storm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo manages to break the clinch.
Congo closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm looking to stall.
Congo lands an elbow inside.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Congo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lance Storm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Congo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Congo instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Storm missing with knees to the body.
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Congo catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm tries to clinch
and Congo counters with a leg kick.
Congo takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Congo is controlling the position.
Congo lands a damaging elbow.
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghengis Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Congo as he avoids it easily.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo lands a head shot.
Congo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Congo down to the mat. Congo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Congo clinches but Storm breaks the clinch
and Storm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Storm won't want to take too many of those.
Congo crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Storm won't want to take too many of those.
Congo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Congo has Storm pushed against the cage.
Storm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Congo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lance Storm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Congo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Congo.
Storm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Congo pinned against the cage. Congo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Congo lands a nice looking body shot.
Congo scores with a jab to the head.
Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm avoids the head kick by Congo.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Congo lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Congo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Congo breaks the clinch.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo scores with a nice right hand.
Jeez, Lance Storm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Congo closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm tries to circle away but Congo has him pinned against the cage.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Congo breaks the clinch.
Congo looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Congo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Congo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Congo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lance Storm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghengis Congo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cocoa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocoa misses with an uppercut. Solomon saw that one coming.
Solomon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cocoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomon scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Nick Cocoa has been cut.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Cocoa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Cocoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Cocoa is trying to work for a kimura but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cocoa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
Cocoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon wants to control but Cocoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cocoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Cocoa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cocoa is looking for a kimura here.
Cocoa looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cocoa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Solomon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solomon throws a right hand that Cocoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Cocoa also avoids with ease.
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Cocoa dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Cocoa's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon looks to land a combination. Cocoa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Cocoa moves out of range easily.
Solomon throws a right and a left that Cocoa avoids nicely.
Cocoa misses with an uppercut.
Cocoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solomon circles away.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocoa moves away.
Solomon slips under a jab from Cocoa.
Cocoa misses with an uppercut.
Cocoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Cocoa persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Brendan Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cocoa.
Cocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Solomon is just out of range.
Solomon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cocoa tries to move into range but Solomon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cocoa is rocked!
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cocoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cocoa's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Solomon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brendan Solomon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Vitor Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Cage!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage lands a big head kick that sends Rua to the canvas! Cage follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Cage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bustin Hashlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cargot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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173 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bustin Hashlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Cargot!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hashlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cargot is keeping the position for now.
Cargot trying to control the position.
Hashlett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cargot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cargot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cargot!
Hashlett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashlett sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashlett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hashlett is looking to improve his position.
Cargot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hashlett. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hashlett is working hard here to advance position.
Hashlett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hashlett wants to improve his position but instead Cargot has moved into half guard.
Hashlett wants to improve his position but Cargot is controlling well.
Hashlett manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cargot stopping the sweep attempt from Hashlett.
Hashlett has an active guard here but Cargot has managed to pass into half guard.
Hashlett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hashlett is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashlett moves into full guard.
Hashlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cargot wants to get up but he can't break Hashlett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hashlett trying to control the position.
Hashlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cargot is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cargot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hashlett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cargot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hashlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashlett lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bustin Hashlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch but Hashlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cargot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cargot moves out of range of the body kick from Hashlett.
Cargot has Hashlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashlett looking to throw knees to the head but Cargot is blocking nicely.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Hashlett avoids the damage to the body.
Hashlett breaks the clinch.
Cargot wants to clinch up but Hashlett keeps it at a distance.
Hashlett is looking to land body kicks.
Cargot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hashlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cargot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cargot doesn't manage to clinch there - Hashlett circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashlett tries to land a front kick but Cargot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cargot moves into the clinch.
Hashlett breaks from the clinch.
Bustin Hashlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cargot gets a clinch.
Hashlett is looking to break free of the clinch but Cargot has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashlett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hashlett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cargot is trying to keep an underhook but Hashlett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hashlett trying to control the action but Cargot is working from the bottom.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cargot defends it well.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hashlett wants to advance to full mount but Cargot doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hashlett looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cargot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashlett thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cargot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cargot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hashlett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hashlett wants to pass the guard but Cargot is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hashlett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cargot dives on top into guard.
Cargot won't allow Hashlett to sweep him here.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cargot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashlett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cargot has managed to get both his arms back between Hashlett's legs - danger averted.
Cargot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cargot wants to clinch.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hashlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hashlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cargot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Hashlett misses
letting Cargot counter with a right hand.
Cargot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cargot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cargot.
Hashlett tries to land a front kick but Cargot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bustin Hashlett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hashlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cargot's sensitive parts.
Hashlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cargot defends it well.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hashlett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashlett seems to be looking for submissions.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cargot is not content to let Hashlett control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashlett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cargot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hashlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cargot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hashlett.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashlett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cargot defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hashlett tries to keep at a distance but Cargot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bustin Hashlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashlett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hashlett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hashlett misses with a knee to the head.
Hashlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bustin Hashlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashlett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hashlett pushes Cargot up against the cage in a clinch.
Cargot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from Hashlett.
Cargot can't find room to land a body shot as Hashlett controls the action.
Hashlett breaks the clinch.
Cargot blocks a head kick by Hashlett.
Hashlett looks to land a body kick but Cargot moved away.
Stephen Cargot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cargot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cargot has closed the distance and engaged Hashlett in a clinch.
Hashlett tries to break the clinch but Cargot is controlling the position.
Hashlett avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Hashlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cargot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cargot tries to score a body lock takedown but Hashlett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hashlett can't get the takedown.
Hashlett looking to throw knees to the head but Cargot is blocking nicely.
Hashlett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Hashlett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hashlett is trying to drag Cargot to the mat but Cargot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bustin Hashlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashlett avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bustin Hashlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hashlett, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bustin Hashlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by M83-Lower Your Eyelids To Die With The Sun. Amoroso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amoroso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gold was covering up waiting for the punch and Amoroso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amoroso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amoroso throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Amoroso from controlling successfully.
Amoroso throws and elbow that misses. Gold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amoroso's guard. Nice move by Gold!
Gold slips nicely into half guard.
Amoroso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Amoroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amoroso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amoroso keeping full guard, as Gold tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amoroso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amoroso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amoroso!
Amoroso swings around for an armbar but Gold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amoroso's guard.
Gold thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gold 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amoroso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amoroso had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gold is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Amoroso Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gold's back instead.
Amoroso looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso avoiding Gold 's attempts to control his hands.
Gold turns into Amoroso and is now in his guard.
Amoroso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gold passes Amoroso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amoroso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gold wants to take a breather but Amoroso is having none of it.
Gold is looking for a kimura here.
Gold wants to pass to mount but Amoroso is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amoroso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amoroso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gold stays in close to Amoroso's body and controls the position.
Gold pushes down on Amoroso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold seems to be looking for submissions.
Amoroso gets full guard.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold 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.
Amoroso had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gold is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Amoroso Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gold's back instead.
Gold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amoroso's guard. Nice work there by Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Amoroso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Amoroso throws a big shot that misses.
Amoroso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amoroso shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold lands the left hand.
Amoroso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Darren Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Amoroso.
Gold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darren Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Amoroso is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a right and a left that Amoroso avoids nicely.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amoroso shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold connects with a nice looking jab.
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amoroso is rocked!
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amoroso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Amoroso is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold scores with a jab.
Amoroso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Gold.
Amoroso seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold with a nice cross.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Gold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gold.
Amoroso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold connects with a body shot.
Julio Amoroso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amoroso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gold throws a series of punches but Amoroso moves out of range.
Darren Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold throws the kick towards the body but Amoroso avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Amoroso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Gold digs a good body shot into Amoroso's ribs.
Amoroso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Amoroso dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Amoroso's head and hops out.
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amoroso circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amoroso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a head kick!
Gold scores with a three punch combo!
Amoroso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gold is trying to defend but Amoroso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gold is pressing down on Amoroso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Amoroso doesn't defend quickly enough and Gold has managed to lock this one up! Can Amoroso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gold on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Gold!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Richardson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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24
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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, Peter Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richardson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tennant counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richardson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson tries to reverse the position but Tennant maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson is squirming around, avoiding Tennant's attempts to control the action.
Tennant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Richardson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
Tennant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tennant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tennant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richardson sees it coming and defends easily.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
Tennant is nestled in close to Richardson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richardson tries to roll over but Tennant keeps him under control.
Tennant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tennant tries to pass to full mount but Richardson defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richardson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tennant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Richardson looks gassed!
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tennant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tennant seems to be working for a kimura but Richardson defends the submission attempt.
Richardson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tennant has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tennant lands a nice shot to the head.
Tennant thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richardson is desperately trying to improve his position but Tennant has a good base and remains in mount.
Tennant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tennant with good strikes from the mount here!
Tennant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richardson is surviving well by controlling Tennant's body position as best he can.
Tennant is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tennant dominating with strikes here.
Tennant thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tennant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tennant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Richardson is holding on tight.
Tennant 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.
Richardson working to try and regain half guard.
Richardson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tennant looking to control but Richardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richardson tries to improve his position but Tennant has taken his back! Tennant has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Richardson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tennant pushes Richardson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Tennant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mighty Ducks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Sheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheen's guard.
Sheen wants to stand up but Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Sheen is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudzianowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pudzianowski, into his guard.
Sheen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pudzianowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sheen escapes and throws Pudzianowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski sneaks back into half guard.
Pudzianowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sheen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pudzianowski is trying to escape the mount.
Pudzianowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sheen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheen works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pudzianowski is on top in guard.
Sheen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pudzianowski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pudzianowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheen trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheen is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pudzianowski, into his guard.
Sheen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pudzianowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheen circles away.
Sheen throws a right and a left that Pudzianowski avoids nicely.
Pudzianowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheen manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice right hand.
Sheen misses with a head kick.
Pudzianowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sheen was covering up waiting for the punch and Pudzianowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pudzianowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pudzianowski has Sheen in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pudzianowski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sheen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pudzianowski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sheen's back instead.
Pudzianowski looking to break Sheen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sheen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pudzianowski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen trying to control the hands but Pudzianowski won't let him.
Pudzianowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sheen is in a bad position with Pudzianowski working for a choke. Sheen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Sheen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Sheen stopping the sweep attempt from Pudzianowski.
Sheen is looking to advance position but Pudzianowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sheen wants to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away.
Pudzianowski goes for an armbar but Sheen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sheen.
Sheen lands a couple of elbows.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pudzianowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheen has managed to get both his arms back between Pudzianowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pudzianowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pudzianowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzianowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski won't allow Sheen to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheen is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski won't allow Sheen to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pudzianowski has Sheen in his guard.
Sheen throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Sheen tries to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling from the bottom.
Sheen wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is keeping the position.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheen wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen wanted to stand there but Pudzianowski had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pudzianowski cracks Sheen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheen wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Sheen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheen but Sheen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Sheen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Sheen stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sheen misses.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pudzianowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pudzianowski, into his guard.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pudzianowski 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeacuson comes to the cage accompanied by "Cloud Connected" by In Flames. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Crispin ONeal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeal drops Aeacuson with a beautiful combination! Aeacuson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - ONeal is looking for the KO!
Aeacuson is rocked!
It looks like Telamon Aeacuson has been cut.
Aeacuson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Aeacuson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Crispin ONeal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeal moves out of range as Aeacuson strikes.
Aeacuson seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aeacuson. That's going to slow ONeal down.
Aeacuson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ONeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aeacuson pushes ONeal up against the cage in a clinch.
Aeacuson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aeacuson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ONeal working hard to break the clinch.
Aeacuson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aeacuson is pushing ONeal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Crispin ONeal's cut even more.
ONeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aeacuson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
ONeal wants to break free but Aeacuson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal looking to slow down the pace here.
ONeal being controlled against the cage.
ONeal wants to break free but Aeacuson has control.
Aeacuson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ONeal avoids the elbow strike from Aeacuson, against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Aeacuson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
Aeacuson lands an elbow inside that ONeal shrugs off.
Aeacuson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ONeal.
A short uppercut from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson stalls.
Aeacuson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aeacuson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ONeal's defenses.
The cut above Crispin ONeal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Aeacuson.
ONeal looks gassed!
Aeacuson has ONeal pressed against the cage.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Aeacuson is controlling the position.
Aeacuson tries to land knees in the clinch but ONeal avoids the damage to the body.
Aeacuson lands an elbow that stopped ONeal in his tracks for a moment.
Crispin ONeal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crispin ONeal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Telamon Aeacuson!
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