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RAFL 1: Emergence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin Jr! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carwin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jericho. Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin Jr.
Carwin Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jericho. Carwin Jr drops Jericho with a beautiful combination! Jericho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carwin Jr is looking for the KO!
Jericho is rocked!
It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carwin Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range. Carwin Jr clinches. Jericho has Carwin Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Carwin Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jericho drags the fight down to the ground.
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. Carwin Jr throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Carwin Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carwin Jr wants to stand up but Jericho is controlling him. Carwin Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jericho stays in close to Carwin Jr's body and controls the position. Carwin Jr wants to stand and escape but Jericho is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jericho is standing up over Carwin Jr. Carwin Jr looks to escape but Jericho dives into side control.
Carwin Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jericho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jericho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carwin Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jericho stands up and beckons Carwin Jr to his feet. Carwin Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jericho's half guard. Jericho regains full guard. Nicely done. Carwin Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jericho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carwin Jr throws a big right hand that misses. Jericho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carwin Jr is aware though and is defending well. Jericho is breathing heavily. Carwin Jr wants to get up but he can't break Jericho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Carwin Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Carwin Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Carwin Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Carwin Jr with a lazy takedown attempt and Jericho counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carwin Jr tries to get to full guard but Jericho has control of the leg. Jericho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carwin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jericho. Jericho stops Carwin Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jericho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carwin Jr defend it? Jericho steps over the head and cranks it - Carwin Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jericho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Jericho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Kent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Wood! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Kent's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wood has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood. Kent keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wood tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent. Wood misses with the head strike.
Kent breaks the clinch.
Kent rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage. Kent tries to break free but Wood pushes him back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Kent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kent's brow. Kent blocking some punches.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
Wood working aggressively here.
Kent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wood gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wood avoiding damage as Kent throws knees to the body.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Kent.
Wood is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wood lands a shoulder strike. Kent blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent cracks Wood with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land. Kent lands an uppercut. Kent lands a nice shot to the body. Wood throws a head punch that misses. Kent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wood working aggressively here.
Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kent has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wood throws a head punch that misses. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent has had enough of the clinch but Wood keeps him there for the moment. Kent has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kent throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Wood trying to control the hands but Kent breaks the grip. Wood is in a bad position with Kent working for a choke. Wood manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wood stops Kent from standing up. Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wood wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving. Kent wriggles free and stands up. Kent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood tries to clinch but Kent moves away and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wood tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kent moves into the clinch. Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it. Kent leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood trying to stall but Kent improves his position.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. Wood prevents Kent from breaking the clinch. Kent working hard to break the clinch. Wood is trying to stall.
Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood darts in trying to clinch and Kent counters by clinching up. Kent blocks an elbow strike from Wood.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters up against the cage, Wood throws an elbow but misses. Kent looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
Kent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage. Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wood smiles and moves away.
Wood tries to clinch up and Kent moves into the clinch.
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. A short left from Kent. Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kent. A right handed body shot lands from Kent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet. Wood tries to clinch but Kent moves away and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent. Kent leaning against his opponent.
Kent seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Kent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kent holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wood wants to clinch and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent. A frustrated look appears on Kent's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it. Kent prevents a body shot from Wood. A nice right hand lands inside from Kent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kent has Wood pressed against the cage, preventing Wood from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kent scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wood wants to clinch and Kent counters by clinching up. Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kent tries to circle away but Wood has him pinned against the cage. Wood misses with a hook from the clinch. Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kent has a closed guard, preventing Wood from standing up. Kent has his feet on Wood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Kent has managed to clinch.
Wood throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood. Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent just leaning against Wood, taking a breather. Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. Wood letting Kent take a breather here. Wood working aggressively here.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood. Kent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood prevents Kent from breaking the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kent. Kent blocks an uppercut.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Kent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kent gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kent trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wood wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position. Kent throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Wood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kent circles away from the clinch attempt and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wood avoids the head kick by Kent.
Donk. Wood catches Kent right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut. Wood tries to keep at a distance but Kent has taken the fight into the clinch. Wood looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wood prevents it.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Kent blocks with his arms.
Kent digs a right hand underneath Wood's ribcage. Wood let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kent slowing the pace effectively. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kent is trying to break free. Kent tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position. Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood avoids a wild elbow strike from Kent. Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Kent controls the action.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Wood has the dominant position. Wood is trying to force a seperation but Kent has the dominant position. A nice left hand lands by Kent.
Kent wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Kent tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position. Kent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wood's efforts to push away. Kent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent. Kent lands a nice uppercut. Wood prevents Kent from breaking the clinch. Wood is trying to force a seperation but Kent has the dominant position. Wood is trying to force a seperation but Kent has the dominant position. Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent. Wood working aggressively here.
Kent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wood misses with the head strike.
Kent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kent slowing the pace effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kent takes the fight into the clinch. Kent lands a hook to the side of the head. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it. Kent pulls Wood into guard.
Kent wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment. Wood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kent's guard. Wood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kent scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kent has managed to clinch.
Wood trying to control the position but instead, Kent has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wood into the cage. Kent ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kent no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Wood stands up from Kent's guard - Wood perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent circles away from the clinch attempt and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent. Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wood clinches but Kent breaks the clinch and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood. Kent blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land. Wood misses with a short punch on the inside. Kent is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage. Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wood misses with a body punch.
Clark Kent has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood misses with some punches.
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kent tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position. Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wood misses with a short punch on the inside. Wood throws a head punch that misses. Wood misses with some punches.
Kent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood up against the cage. Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kent's elbow. Kent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head. Kent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent blocking some punches.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kent lands a body punch. Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood working aggressively here.
Kent lands with a left to the head. Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kent counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kent scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head. Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Wood tries to clinch but Kent moves away and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Wood has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment. Wood misses with a short punch on the inside. Kent manages to break the clinch.
Wood throws the left hand but Kent avoids the punch easily. Wood closes the distance looking to clinch and Kent counters by clinching up. Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wood misses with a hook from the clinch. Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wood misses with a hook from the clinch. Wood working aggressively here.
Wood stalling in the clinch but Kent improves position. Kent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Kent - that landed with a thud.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent. Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Kent gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage. Kent wants to break free but Wood has control.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kent is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood prevents the takedown attempt.
Kent looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kent can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kent throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rock Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wood misses with a hook from the clinch. Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Clark Kent showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kent, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Kent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquerer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conquerer Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benoit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conquerer Jones! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Benoit controlling the position for now. Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. Jones wants to pass the guard but Benoit is defending well. Benoit is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benoit avoid being mounted? Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working. Jones prevents Benoit from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Benoit is defending well.
Benoit trying to control but Jones postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Benoit keeps the fight on the outside. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Benoit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Benoit finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benoit wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. Benoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. Benoit wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Benoit is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Benoit misses with a takedown and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benoit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benoit tries to get out of the position. Jones is keen to just control but Benoit is a slippery customer. Jones is taking a breather. Benoit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Benoit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it. Benoit keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
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. Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benoit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Conquerer Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Terror! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Terror thuds a left hand into Evans's body. Terror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans. Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Terror. Terror throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot. Terror scores a takedown into full mount! Terror goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Terror's guard.
Terror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Terror looking for a sweep. Not yet Terror, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Terror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Terror looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Terror lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming. Evans throws a series of punches but Terror moves out of range. Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Terror is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Terror trying to control here.
Terror tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control. Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Evans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Terror flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Terror thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Terror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Evans tries for a takedown but Terror circles away easily and Terror counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Evans looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Terror bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Terror is controlling him well. Terror lands a few punches from side control. Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Terror keeps moving and retains side control. Terror knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground. Check out the look on Terror's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans is trying to improve his position. Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Terror cracks Evans with a big right hand but Evans just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Terror landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Terror trying to control the position but Evans is working away. Terror lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Terror creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Terror lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Terror is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Terror in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Terror scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Terror dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Terror on that attempt. Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terror connects with a body shot. Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Terror's calf. Evans tries to move into range but Terror moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Evans connects with a high kick. Terror tries to clinch up. Terror feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Terror changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Terror postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it. Evans is breathing heavily. Terror looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Terror keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans is fighting to break Terror's control of his arms but Terror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Terror wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position. Evans wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving. Terror pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position. Terror wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it. Terror is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well. Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terror works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two. Percy Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Terror fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Evans misses with a double jab
and Terror counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard. Terror throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Evans is looking to stand up but Terror isn't so interested in that idea. Terror connects with a couple of short punches. Terror postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans keeping moving, preventing Terror from controlling successfully. Terror controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Terror wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. Evans pushes a forearm under Terror's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Terror is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percy Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Parise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Chakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Zach Parise! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Chakka! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chakka is looking to clinch but Parise is avoiding it.
Chakka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The crowd cheers as Parise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chakka doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Don Chakka has been cut. Chakka drops his hands momentarily and Parise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Parise ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Parise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Parise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chakka tries to clinch but Parise is having none of it. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Parise has cracked Chakka with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Parise lands another huge swinging hook and Chakka tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Chakka, before Parise can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Parise!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Sean Ferguson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikko Jagger! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jagger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Jagger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jagger works his way into full mount! Jagger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jagger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jagger punching from mount but Ferguson doing a good job of avoiding damage. Jagger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there. Ferguson wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving. Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Jagger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jagger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jagger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Jagger decides to return to a standing position. Jagger rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jagger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jagger stands up from Ferguson's guard - Jagger perhaps looking for a knockout. Jagger rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ferguson tries to pull guard but Jagger won't allow it.
Jagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jagger thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jagger moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson. Jagger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Jagger. Ferguson clinches. Jagger pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jagger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson shoots and misses and Jagger counters with a nice double leg into half guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ferguson is trying to stand up here but Jagger is controlling him well. Ferguson is breathing heavily. Jagger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jagger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jagger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jagger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Jagger dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson misses with a hook. Jagger throws out a powerful jab. Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Jagger. Jagger keeps the fight on the outside. Jagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jagger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ferguson being controlled for a moment. Ferguson dodges the ground and pound from Jagger. Jagger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there. Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson seems a little lost for a moment, as Jagger dominates the positioning. Jagger in side control lands a decent elbow. Jagger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there. Jagger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jagger is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson wants to control but Jagger postures up. Jagger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jagger tries for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well. Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jagger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Ferguson tries to roll over but Jagger keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Jagger is very close to passing his half guard. Jagger trying to control the pace. Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jagger wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Jagger works his way into side control. Jagger wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy. Jagger swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jagger's guard. Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Jagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt and Jagger counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard. Jagger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferguson dives on top into guard. Jagger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ferguson frees his head nicely. Oh but Jagger has switched to an armbar! Ferguson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mikko Jagger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Ducharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rice comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clint Ducharme! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ducharme misses with a straight left. Rice misses with a low kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Ducharme. Rice scores with a takedown into Ducharme's guard. Rice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ducharme controlling Rice's posture. Rice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Ducharme drops his hands momentarily and Rice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ducharme clinches. Ducharme slowing the pace effectively. Ducharme scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ducharme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducharme has him pressed against the cage. The referee calls for Ducharme to work.
Rice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ducharme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ducharme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rice backwards. Ducharme is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clint Ducharme. Ducharme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ducharme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ducharme wants it to stay on the feet. Rice fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rice misses with a body shot.
Ducharme stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet. Rice throws a series of punches but Ducharme avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducharme looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rice lands a jab to the head.
Rice swinging wilding here.
Ducharme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rice paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ducharme checks a leg kick. Ducharme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ducharme tries to clinch there but Rice circles away.
Rice throws a right and a left that both miss. Rice throws a series of punches but Ducharme avoids them all with ease.
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. Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducharme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rice counters with a straight right hand. No joy there for Ducharme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ducharme slips a jab and a cross from Rice.
Ducharme tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it. Rice tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducharme fails in his attempt to clinch. Ducharme is looking to clinch but Rice is avoiding it.
Ducharme tries a head kick but it misses.
Rice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ducharme gets a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Ducharme will probably get the nod. 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.
Rice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ducharme is looking to clinch but Rice is avoiding it.
Ducharme dives in and grabs Rice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes down on Ducharme's head and hops out. Ducharme avoids the head kick by Rice.
Ducharme closes the distance and clinches. Rice wants a takedown but no success here.
Rice is trying to break free. Rice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ducharme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ducharme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rice to the mat! Rice manages to get full guard. Ducharme wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ducharme tries to free his leg and advance position but Rice is retaining full guard. Ducharme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rice has his feet on Ducharme's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Ducharme fails in his attempt to clinch. Rice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ducharme's guard. Rice being controlled here momentarily. Ducharme is breathing heavily. Ducharme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rice trying to control but Ducharme is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ducharme is pulling down on Rice's head to control his posture. Rice throwing strikes from guard but Ducharme blocks nicely. Rice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducharme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rice has managed to get both his arms back between Ducharme's legs - danger averted. Rice is pushing down on Ducharme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ducharme is fighting to maintain full guard but Rice has managed to sneak the leg through. Ducharme is trying to control but can't.
Ducharme is staying active underneath Rice, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Still in half guard, Rice seems content to control.
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. Rice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ducharme is positioning himself well to prevent Rice advancing to mount. Rice content to control rather than advance. Ducharme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rice dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Rice misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Rice. Ducharme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ducharme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ducharme. Rice turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Ducharme is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rice asserts his dominance and retains side control. Rice moves into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ducharme wants to control but Rice is having none of it. Ducharme slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Ducharme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rice throwing shots but Ducharme is blocking nicely. Rice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rice gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Some wild striking there from Rice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ducharme moves into the clinch. Ducharme misses with an elbow over the top. Ducharme misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Ducharme.
Rice has Ducharme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ducharme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. With the fighters up against the cage, Ducharme throws an elbow but misses. Ducharme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ducharme gets underhooks to prevent Rice's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ducharme. Ducharme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rice avoids it. Ducharme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ducharme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ducharme gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rice.
Ducharme looking to throw knees to the head but Rice is blocking nicely.
Rice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rice can't get the takedown.
Ducharme is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ducharme trying to stall but Rice improves his position.
Ducharme lands with a light punch inside. Rice takes an elbow to the forehead.
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. Rice looking for a takedown. Rice is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducharme has double underhooks. Rice is trying to break the clinch but Ducharme is controlling him. Ducharme tries for a takedown but Rice manages to get underhooks.
Ducharme tries a knee to the head but Rice blocks it.
Ducharme pressing his opponent against the cage. Rice wants a takedown.
Rice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rice wants to stand and escape but Ducharme is having none of it. Ducharme passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Rice showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voices. Scott has chosen Down as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orton finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head. Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orton did well to prevent Scott getting side control. Scott wants to control but Orton is keeping him busy. Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Orton defends the submission attempt. Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next. Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Scott not doing much here.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Orton tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. Orton actively working from the bottom here. Orton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Orton regains full guard. Nicely done. Orton trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott looking to pass the guard. Orton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well. Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orton is keeping the position for now. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Orton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Scott trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom. Orton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving. Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Orton working a defensive guard here.
Orton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nathan Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Scott trying to pass the guard but Orton defending well. Scott is trying to control. Orton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Orton taking some punishment here, with Scott in his half guard. Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott looks gassed! Orton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard. Scott looking to pass the guard. Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Orton's legs - danger averted. Orton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much. Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Orton will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Scott has managed to clinch.
Orton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orton to the mat. Orton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Orton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well. Scott wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control. Scott wants to get up but he can't break Orton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Scott is pushing down on Orton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orton is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through. Orton looking for submissions off his back. Orton wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott trying to control the action but Orton is working from the bottom. Orton tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control. Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Orton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Scott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orton's guard. Orton keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Scott looking to pass the guard. Scott 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scott looking to pass the guard. Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Orton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Orton is tightening it up a little... Scott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scott taps out! nice BJJ there by Orton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randy Orton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bridge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Sundqvist! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sundqvist looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely. Sundqvist blocks a head kick by Bridge.
A head kick misses from Bridge. Sundqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundqvist misses with a low kick.
Sundqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sundqvist stuns Bridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sundqvist swings for the body but Bridge moves out of range.
Sundqvist misses with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Sundqvist. Bridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bridge ducks under a wild hook from Sundqvist. John Bridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sundqvist slips a jab and a cross from Bridge.
Sundqvist avoids the head kick by Bridge.
Sundqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sundqvist shoots for a takedown but Bridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sundqvist throws a body punch but Bridge moves out of range. Sundqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bridge misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss. Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridge as he avoids it easily. John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist. Sundqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sundqvist looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely. Bridge throws a head kick but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Sundqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sundqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Sundqvist. Sundqvist fails with a takedown attempt. Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sundqvist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bridge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sundqvist postures up.
Bridge wants to get back to his feet but Sundqvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bridge working a defensive guard here.
Sundqvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sundqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bridge wants to stand and escape but Sundqvist is having none of it. Sundqvist wants to control from the top but Bridge keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sundqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bridge counters with a series of strikes. Sundqvist will be more careful next time no doubt. Sundqvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bridge as Sundqvist shoots in. Sundqvist lunges at Bridge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bridge's hand. Sundqvist shoots in but Bridge avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bridge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mikael Sundqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sundqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Bridge staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Sundqvist dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sundqvist misses with a takedown attempt and Bridge counters with a head kick. Sundqvist fails with the takedown and Bridge counters with a series of strikes. Sundqvist will be more careful next time no doubt. Bridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Sundqvist misses. Bridge lands the left hand. Bridge moves away from the strike by Sundqvist. Sundqvist misses with a hook. Bridge ducked under it nicely. Sundqvist lands the left hand. Sundqvist tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Sundqvist. John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist. Sundqvist is breathing heavily. Sundqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Bridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundqvist throws out the jab. Bridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sundqvist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sundqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sundqvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sundqvist misses the jab. Bridge throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Mikael Sundqvist has been cut. Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sundqvist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bridge circles away. Sundqvist throws a lazy right hand but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundqvist counters with a series of strikes. Bridge will be more careful next time no doubt. A swing and a miss from Sundqvist. Bridge misses with the combination.
Sundqvist misses with a combination
and Bridge counters with a straight right hand. Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sundqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bridge counters with an inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Bridge. Bridge throws a head kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bridge, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bridge loads up on a big right hand but Sundqvist slips the punch. Bridge throws a head kick that misses. Bridge throws a right hand that Sundqvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Sundqvist also avoids with ease. Bridge misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Sundqvist is predictable there and Bridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sundqvist misses with a double jab
and Sundqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sundqvist loads up on a big right hand but Bridge slips the punch. A combination from Bridge does no damage. Sundqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bridge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sundqvist misses with a shot to the body and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Sundqvist. Sundqvist misses with a few strikes there.
Sundqvist misses with a looping left. Sundqvist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bridge counters with a straight right hand. Bridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridge throws a head kick but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Sundqvist misses with a takedown and Bridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sundqvist is lucky that one didn't land flush. Sundqvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. John Bridge is winning the standup battle so far. Bridge stalks Sundqvist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sundqvist's face. Sundqvist staggers backwards, shaken. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sundqvist throws a combination that misses and Bridge counters with a flying knee. Nice. Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Bridge does no damage. Sundqvist scores with a nice head shot. Sundqvist misses the jab. Bridge connects with a crisp jab. Sundqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridge. Sundqvist throws a jab when Bridge was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bridge scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Sundqvist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sundqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice shot lands for Bridge.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bridge throws a nice looking combination but Sundqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sundqvist throws a jab when Bridge was well out of range. Bridge misses with a double jab
and Sundqvist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bridge controls Sundqvist momentarily but Sundqvist frees himself. Bridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sundqvist sitting in guard, not really doing much. Sundqvist trying to control but Bridge is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sundqvist with a nice head shot there. Sundqvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridge has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Sundqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Sundqvist fails with the takedown and Bridge counters with a flying knee. Nice. Sundqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bridge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bridge throws a head kick that misses. Bridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundqvist.
Sundqvist misses with a hook to the body
and Bridge counters with a head kick. Sundqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridge. Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sundqvist has his takedown stuffed enabling Bridge to counter with a crisp jab. Sundqvist misses with a combination
and Bridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Sundqvist thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sundqvist misses with a takedown and Bridge counters with a two punch combo. John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist. Nice body punch from Bridge. Bridge tries to bum rush Sundqvist with a series of wild strikes but Sundqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A nice inside leg kick there by Bridge. That's going to slow Sundqvist down. Sundqvist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sundqvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sundqvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bridge counters with a right hand to the body. Sundqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Bridge. Bridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! John Bridge showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bridge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bridge!
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