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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackk Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor zibby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Griffith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Por Ti Volare. victor zibby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackk Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor zibby!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith closes this distance looking for a takedown but zibby circles away.
Griffith checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffith dives in and grabs zibby's left leg, looking for a takedown. zibby pushes down on Griffith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackk Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zibby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffith.
Griffith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from zibby.
zibby throws a right hand that Griffith ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffith also avoids with ease.
Griffith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but zibby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffith postures up in zibby's guard and throws a big left but zibby blocks it.
zibby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
zibby wants to sweep here but Griffith controlling him for the moment.
zibby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffith 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.
zibby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griffith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
zibby looking to ground and pound but Griffith is blocking nicely.
zibby landing punches.
zibby working the ground and pound effectively.
zibby raining down shots from the mount!
Griffith is squirming around, avoiding zibby's attempts to control the action.
zibby throwing strikes but Griffith bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith seems keen to control zibby's posture.
zibby stays in close to Griffith's body and controls the position.
Griffith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zibby trying to control but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith pulls zibby in to control the position.
Griffith looking to control.
Griffith looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffith, not yet.
zibby wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
zibby looks gassed!
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.
zibby won't allow Griffith to sweep him here.
Griffith trying to control the position here.
Griffith is trying to control the position but zibby postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
zibby throws a series of punches but Griffith avoids them all with ease.
Griffith tries for a takedown but zibby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffith shoots for a double leg takedown but zibby sprawls well. He's pushed Griffith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
zibby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
zibby leaves Griffith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
victor zibby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
zibby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Griffith blocks the low kick.
Griffith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like victor zibby has been cut.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
zibby is trying to keep Griffith in close.
Griffith 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.
zibby trying to keep a closed guard but Griffith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. zibby is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffith stands up over zibby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffith cracks zibby with a solid left hand.
Griffith postures up and lands a big shot to zibby's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffith wants to control from the top but zibby keeps moving.
Griffith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but zibby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Griffith seems to have locked his on tight now - zibby screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Griffith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jackk Griffith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rovan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Cook looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovan Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Cook!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cook's waist but Cook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Cook looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cook blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
Rovan Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Cook wants to clinch.
Turner forces Cook back against the cage and clinches.
Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cook is trying to break free.
Turner is stalling here.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Cook.
Cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner tries to clinch
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turner won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cook's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
Cook is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to stand but Cook is controlling the position.
Turner pulls Cook in to control the position.
Cook wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner striking off his back but it's not causing Cook any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Cook won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Turner wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Cook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rovan Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Cook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner instigates a clinch.
Turner lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Cook has been cut.
Turner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Cook's ribcage.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner misses with a knee strike.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner just leaning against Cook, taking a breather.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner lands a knee to the head.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Turner.
Turner lands a knee to the head.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turner jumps guard but Cook stands there with Turner around his waist. Turner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turner fails to pull guard.
Cook takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Cook's ribcage.
Turner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
That has opened up Josh Cook's cut even more.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Turner with a knee to the head.
Turner working Cook over with knees to the body.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner lands a knee to the body.
Come on Turner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rovan Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
Turner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turner lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cook's face.
Turner connects with a knee to the head.
Turner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turner jumps guard.
Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turner dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turner gets to his feet - Cook follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Rovan Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner tries to clinch up
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Cook tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Cook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cook is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner instigates a clinch.
Cook seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rovan Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt
so Cook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner kicks Cook off and gets to his feet.
Turner tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cook'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. This is the final round!
Turner has managed to clinch.
Turner wants the takedown. Cook is fighting it off but Turner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cook's guard against the cage.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turner gets to his feet. Cook looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner with a knee to the head.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Josh Cook's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Cook's ribcage.
Turner wants the takedown. Cook is fighting it off but Turner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cook's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner gets to his feet. Cook looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner rushes Cook and presses him up against the cage.
Turner leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Turner.
Turner tries to pull guard but Cook holds him up against the cage and eventually Turner drops back down to his feet.
Turner looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Turner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
Turner tries to pull guard but Cook won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rovan Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner with a knee to the head.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Cook's ribcage.
Rovan Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cook can't fight it off and eventually Turner manages to take the fight to the floor. Cook looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner stands and steps away. Cook gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
Turner connects with a knee to the head.
Josh Cook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Turner drops Cook with a big knee straight up the middle! Cook is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Turner fakes the leg kick and cracks Cook in the body.
A head kick from Turner lands but Cook takes it in his stride.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Cook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rovan Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikoba Hokolesqua Qillaq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qillaq has chosen All I do is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shikoba Hokolesqua Qillaq !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood instigates a clinch.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Wood misses.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wood pushes Qillaq up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qillaq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Qillaq scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kurt Wood has been cut.
Qillaq blocks the body kick.
Qillaq throws a big shot that misses.
Qillaq scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qillaq .
Qillaq looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
No joy there for Qillaq , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qillaq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qillaq .
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Qillaq sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qillaq throws a combination that misses
and Wood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qillaq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qillaq lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Qillaq napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wood decides to stand back up.
Qillaq looks gassed!
A shot to de liver by Qillaq . Beautiful body shot.
A shot to de liver by Qillaq . Beautiful body shot.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qillaq swinging wilding here.
Qillaq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood counters with a single leg into guard. Qillaq didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Qillaq throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Qillaq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood closes the distance and pushes Qillaq back into the cage.
Wood manages to break the clinch.
Wood looks to land a combination but Qillaq avoids it well.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Qillaq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood prevents Qillaq from escaping the position.
Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wood decides to stand back up. Wood steps back and let's Qillaq get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores a takedown into full mount!
Qillaq wants to control but Wood is having none of it.
Wood throws some wild stikes that Qillaq manages to avoid easily.
Qillaq is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Qillaq working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Qillaq wants to control but Wood is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qillaq is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wood trying to control but Qillaq is having none of it.
Qillaq avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shikoba Hokolesqua Qillaq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Qillaq loads up on a big right hand but Wood slips the punch.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Qillaq .
Qillaq looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood rushes Qillaq and presses him up against the cage.
Wood gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wood is keen to just control but Qillaq is a slippery customer.
Qillaq is in trouble now - Wood has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Wood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Qillaq because Wood loaded up on that one.
Wood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Qillaq 's face.
Wood punching from mount but Qillaq doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Qillaq is breathing heavily.
Qillaq wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wood.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qillaq is bucking up trying to escape but Wood cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wood 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.
Wood unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to control but Qillaq wriggling away.
Wood throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Qillaq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Qillaq blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Wood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wood looking for a guillotine from mount but Qillaq is having none of it.
Qillaq wants to control but Wood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wood unloads with some shots from mount but Qillaq bucks and avoids them well.
Qillaq really wants to buck Wood off and get back to his feet.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wood controlling from mount.
Wood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Qillaq because Wood loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wood tries to control but Qillaq wriggling away.
Qillaq in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Qillaq avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wood.
Qillaq keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qillaq wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wood.
Wood throws some wild stikes that Qillaq manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wood'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Qillaq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Qillaq . No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Qillaq shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Qillaq bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Qillaq avoids the head kick by Wood.
Nice takedown defense from Qillaq . No joy for Wood on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qillaq .
Qillaq clobbers Wood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qillaq throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Shikoba Hokolesqua Qillaq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qillaq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Qillaq moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Qillaq . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qillaq .
Qillaq digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Qillaq .
Wood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qillaq swivels and escapes.
Qillaq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qillaq takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qillaq misses with a wild body shot.
Qillaq throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Qillaq looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Qillaq is trying to work for a sweep but Wood has mounted him!
Wood trying to control but Qillaq is having none of it.
Kurt Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wood controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working for a guillotine from mount but Qillaq frees his head quite easily.
Qillaq is trying to escape the mount.
Qillaq is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Wood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qillaq is trying to stand.
Wood wants to control the pace but Qillaq is squirming around nicely.
Wood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Qillaq has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Qillaq turns into him and now he's in Wood's guard.
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.
Qillaq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qillaq 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.
Qillaq stops Wood from standing up.
Wood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wood wants to stand but Qillaq is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shikoba Hokolesqua Qillaq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qillaq has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between wandeli silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and figgy newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, wandeli silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, figgy newton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
newton slaps away a takedown attempt from silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
silva has newton up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
silva manages to break the clinch.
newton closes the distance and clinches.
newton has hold of one of silva's legs. silva is fighting the takedown attempt but newton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
newton won't allow silva to get back to his feet.
silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
silva keeping moving, preventing newton from controlling successfully.
newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
newton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of silva is proving hard to escape from.
silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
newton scoring with some ground and pound.
silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
newton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as newton walks away with a smile on his face. silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
newton wants to clinch.
silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for wandeli silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
silva shoots in for a double leg but newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
newton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
silva is breathing heavily.
newton throws a half hearted mid kick.
newton instigates a clinch.
silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. newton smiles and moves away.
silva has his takedown stuffed
and newton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
newton trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
newton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
newton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
newton looking to sit in guard and control but silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
silva looking to pass the guard.
silva stands and throws newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
silva tries to move to mount but newton blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
silva swings around for an armbar but newton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into silva's guard.
newton trying to control the position from guard on top but silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
figgy newton 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.
silva misses with a takedown attempt
and newton counters with a slapping leg kick.
newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
newton scores with a jab to the jaw.
silva gets a takedown into half guard.
silva is pressing down on newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. newton is holding on for now.
silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can newton defend it? silva steps over the head and cranks it - newton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). wandeli silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Lucien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucien's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kiss - All Hell's Breaking Loose. Mako has chosen The Last Emperor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Lucien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Mako!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mako.
Lucien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mako ducks under a wild hook from Lucien.
Lucien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mako's head.
Lucien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mako manages to avoid it.
Mako misses with a straight left.
Lucien lands a really nice looking cross but Mako seems unphased.
Lucien throws a jab when Mako was well out of range.
Lucien digs a good hook to Mako's body.
Mako scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mako shoots in and bounces Lucien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucien is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucien keeping moving, preventing Mako from controlling successfully.
Mako tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucien is retaining full guard.
Lucien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Mako trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucien had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mako is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lucien Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mako's back instead.
Lucien looking to break Mako's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mako remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lucien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mako wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Mako's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mako manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Lucien is now in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lucien ducks under a wild hook from Mako.
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.
Mako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucien misses with a double jab
and Mako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mako misses with an uppercut.
Lucien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mako closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dante Lucien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mako counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucien is breathing heavily.
Lucien misses with a hook.
Lucien looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucien throws an overhand right that lands on Mako's shoulder, as Mako tries to avoid the shot.
Mako feints a jab and as Lucien dips his head, Mako unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lucien right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lucien falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mako smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Mako!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Guitars Cadillacs blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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217 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Watkins is keeping the position.
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard.
Anstey working for a triangle but Watkins defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard.
Anstey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watkins dives on top into guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins is sitting in close to Anstey's body. Anstey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Watkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Watkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anstey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bunny Anstey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takla Griss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiko Gardeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griss comes to the cage accompanied by Furious Angels (Reversed). Tiko Gardeau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takla Griss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiko Gardeau!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griss throws a chopping leg kick but Gardeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gardeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griss throws a combination that misses
and Gardeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gardeau.
Gardeau landing some decent shots from guard.
Griss keeping moving, preventing Gardeau from controlling successfully.
Gardeau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardeau stands up over Griss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardeau preventing the sweep.
Griss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardeau defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griss is on top in guard.
Griss is looking to stand up but Gardeau won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardeau trying to control the position.
Gardeau keeping full guard, as Griss tries to pass.
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.
Griss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gardeau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griss off and has taken his back!
Gardeau looking to break Griss's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Griss remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gardeau will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griss has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Griss defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griss is trying to get back to his feet but Gardeau has full control of the position and if anything, Griss has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gardeau avoiding Griss 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Griss's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gardeau tightening his grip on Griss, looking for the choke.
Griss rolls, trying to escape but Gardeau keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Griss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Griss for a finish.
Griss is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Griss manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gardeau's guard. Nice work there by Griss.
Gardeau keeping moving, preventing Griss from controlling successfully.
Griss 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiko Gardeau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardeau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gardeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Griss's head.
Gardeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gardeau is out of range and Griss settles back down.
Gardeau shoots in looking for a takedown. Griss tries to sprawl out of it but Gardeau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takla Griss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiko Gardeau.
Griss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griss can pounce on him.
Gardeau dives in and grabs Griss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griss pushes down on Gardeau's head and hops out.
Griss stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardeau. Gardeau gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griss.
Gardeau is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardeau is keeping the position for now.
Griss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau keeping moving, preventing Griss from controlling successfully.
Griss prevents Gardeau from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardeau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardeau has escaped and now he's on top!
Gardeau has gone for a leg lock! Griss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardeau's guard.
Griss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gardeau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griss has Gardeau in his guard.
Gardeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Griss is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griss looking for a guillotine here but Gardeau defends easily.
Griss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gardeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gardeau 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griss is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takla Griss dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griss connects with a high kick.
Gardeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griss can pounce on him.
Griss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardeau fails with a takedown attempt.
Griss throws a head kick but Gardeau moves out of range.
Gardeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gardeau blocks a leg kick.
Griss shoots and misses
and Gardeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griss misses with a low kick.
Takla Griss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griss looks to land a body kick but Gardeau moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gardeau has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gardeau misses with a low kick.
Griss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Griss.
Gardeau avoids the head kick by Griss.
Gardeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gardeau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griss circles away.
Takla Griss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiko Gardeau.
Griss throws a wild body kick that Gardeau sees coming a mile off.
Griss throws a head kick that misses
and Gardeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gardeau dodges the punch combination from Griss.
Gardeau moves out of range as Griss throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gardeau.
Gardeau checks a leg kick.
Gardeau shoots and misses
and Griss counters with a big head kick but Gardeau shrugs it off.
Gardeau misses with a takedown attempt
and Griss counters with a shoot takedown. Gardeau fights it but they end up in guard.
Gardeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griss is in close to Gardeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griss wants to control from the top but Gardeau keeps moving.
Gardeau has his feet on Griss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griss slaps away a takedown attempt from Gardeau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardeau with a poor takedown
and Griss counters with an outside leg kick.
Griss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Griss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gardeau counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Gardeau as Griss shoots in.
Griss lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau shoots and misses
and Griss counters with a thumping low kick.
Griss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardeau's half guard.
Gardeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardeau is just riding it out for now. Griss eventually gives up the hold.
Griss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takla Griss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takla Griss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aries Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anstey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to all for you. Aries Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aries Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Gracie shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aries Gracie.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey stuffs the takedown.
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.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anstey as he avoids it easily.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie looks gassed!
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anstey.
Anstey swinging wilding here.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aries Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Anstey.
Anstey tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Anstey as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anstey as he avoids it easily.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aries Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Aries Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anstey to the ground. Anstey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anstey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Donovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donovan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Donovan circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
A big right from Donovan misses.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donovan tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donovan to the ground. Donovan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donovan has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Donovan controlling from the top position.
Donovan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donovan to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Donovan.
Donovan moves into the clinch successfully.
Donovan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donovan walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Donovan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donovan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Donovan.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donovan walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donovan misses with a head kick.
Donovan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donovan throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Donovan.
Donovan tries to score with a low kick but Rogers moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donovan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Donovan punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Donovan circles away easily
and Donovan counters with a good low kick that Rogers was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donovan. That one must have hurt.
Donovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan moves into the clinch.
Donovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers jumps guard but Donovan stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogers decides to pull guard.
Donovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Donovan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Donovan missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donovan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donovan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donovan scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan takes the fight into the clinch.
Donovan gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donovan has Rogers pushed against the cage.
Rogers avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Donovan.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donovan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Donovan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Donovan lands with a left to the head.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Donovan is controlling the position.
Donovan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derek Donovan.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Donovan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Donovan has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Donovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body.
Donovan misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donovan.
Rogers wants to break free but Donovan has control.
Donovan looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers jumps guard but Donovan stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Rogers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donovan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogers has Donovan in his guard.
Rogers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donovan has passed into half guard!
Donovan lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Donovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Donovan gets a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Donovan is controlling him.
Donovan lands with a right to the head.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Donovan stalling the fight.
Donovan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donovan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Donovan.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Donovan taking a breather.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donovan looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donovan misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donovan walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donovan clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Donovan digs a right hand into Rogers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rogers's gas tank.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Donovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a little break here. Rogers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Donovan decides to stand back up.
Donovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Donovan moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donovan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Donovan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rogers wants a takedown.
Rogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donovan smiles and moves away.
Donovan has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan misses with a knee strike.
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.
Donovan is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Donovan into the cage.
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Donovan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Rogers successfully pulls guard.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan gets to his feet. Rogers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rogers tries for a takedown but Donovan circles away easily
and Donovan moves into the clinch.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donovan 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Donovan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro's entrance music is My Hero. A fine choice. Alb is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshimo Hiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Alb!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiro is trying to control Alb's posture but Alb avoids it.
Alb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alb but great work by Hiro.
Alb is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alb tries to bench press Hiro off him but Hiro keeps the position.
Hiro wants to stand but Alb is controlling his arm.
Alb can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb sneaks back into half guard.
Alb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alb.
Hiro is looking to stand up but Alb won't let him.
Hiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiro wants to stand up but Alb is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alb has Hiro in his guard.
Alb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiro wants to stand and escape but instead Alb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiro keeping moving, preventing Alb from controlling successfully.
Alb has gone for a leg lock! Hiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alb's guard.
Alb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Hiro wanted to stand there but Alb had control of the position.
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.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Alb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hiro wants to get up but he can't break Alb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiro stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Alb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Alb doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiro circles away.
Alb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Hiroshimo Hiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiro looks to land a combination but Alb avoids it well.
Hiro tests Alb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiro scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiro sprawls well. He's pushed Alb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alb blocks a jab.
Alb blocks a head kick by Hiro.
Hiro throws out a leg kick but Alb moves out of range and Hiro only half commits.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiro works over Alb's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Alb ducks down to avoid it.
Alb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.
Hiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alb slips under a jab from Hiro.
Alb has his takedown stuffed
and Hiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiroshimo Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alb.
Alb jabs at Hiro's body.
Hiro swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.
Alb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alb momentarily.
Alb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alb is breathing heavily.
Hiro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alb has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hiro gets back to half guard.
Alb works his way into side control.
Hiro wants to control but Alb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alb with a poor takedown
and Hiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiro throws a right and a left that Alb avoids nicely.
Hiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alb slips a straight right by Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Alb's shoulder, as Alb tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throws out a loose jab but Alb uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alb checks it well.
Alb misses with a takedown attempt
and Hiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alb counters with a shoot takedown. Hiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alb, into his guard.
Alb being controlled here, momentarily.
Alb working for a triangle but Hiro defends it easily.
Alb wants to sweep here but Hiro controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Alb is looking for a triangle but Hiro pushes his legs off easily.
Alb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Hiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alb is trying to control the position but Hiro postures up.
Alb wants to sweep here but Hiro controlling him for the moment.
Alb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alb.
Alb is trying to control Hiro's posture but Hiro avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshimo Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro misses with a two punch combination.
Alb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiroshimo Hiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alb.
Alb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiro rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb with a poor takedown
and Hiro counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiro!
It looks like Ryan Alb has been cut.
Hiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Alb looking for submissions off his back.
Alb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alb is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hiro is thwarting Alb's attempts to control the position.
Hiro is looking to take a break and control but Alb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro scores with a body shot.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiro lands with an overhand left.
Hiro digs a good hook to Alb's body.
Alb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alb but great work by Hiro.
Hiro tries to move to mount but Alb blocks the move with his legs.
Alb trying to remain calm as Hiro controls from the top position.
Hiro lands some shots froms side control.
Hiro taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro had his way with Ryan Alb in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Alb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Alb shoots and misses
and Alb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Alb saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hiro counter with a right hand.
Hiroshimo Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alb.
Alb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro works the jab nicely.
Alb moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro lunges at Alb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alb's hand.
Hiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiro trying to keep a closed guard but Alb is proving a slippery customer.
Alb trying to control but Hiro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hiro controlling from the full mount.
Hiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alb tries to hold on but Hiro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb is looking to improve his position but Hiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alb is looking to escape.
Hiro controlling his opponent.
Alb is trying to escape the mount.
Ryan Alb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alb tries to reverse the position but Hiro maintains control.
Alb wants to hold on but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is having none of it.
Hiro content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Hiro!
Hiroshimo Hiro is the new lightweight champion!
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