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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patryck St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the TerrorDome kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patryck St Pierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patryck St Pierre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shave Face! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Face sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. St Pierre tries for a takedown but Face sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. St Pierre tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
St Pierre moves out of range as Face strikes. St Pierre checks a leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though. St Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Face can pounce on him.
Face misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely. Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Face lands a jab. Shave Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Face connects with a looping right hand.
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! Face scores with a shot to the body.
Face drops St Pierre with a beautiful combination! St Pierre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Face is looking for the KO!
St Pierre is rocked! Face circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends St Pierre tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Face wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shave Face!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska has chosen Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil as his entrance music. Brian McBride has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McBride! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McBride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A left lands for Ruoska. McBride keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ruoska punishes McBride's body with a nice straight punch. Ruoska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ruoska throws a body kick that misses. Ruoska darts in trying to clinch and McBride counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ruoska with a poor takedown and McBride holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ruoska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McBride closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Ruoska.
McBride gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruoska.
Brian McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Ruoska. McBride avoiding damage as Ruoska throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruoska tries to stall but McBride uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBride is pressed up against the cage. Ruoska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McBride down to the mat. McBride avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McBride fails in his attempt to clinch. McBride tries to clinch there but Ruoska circles away.
Ruoska tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McBride counters with a takedown into side control. Ruoska is not content to let McBride control the position. McBride taking a breather here. McBride is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruoska is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McBride trying to control the position but Ruoska is working away. McBride wants to take a breather but Ruoska manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McBride. Ruoska trying to control the position here. Ruoska trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBride advances to half guard. Ruoska is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McBride's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McBride's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ruoska doesn't have the hooks in and McBride manages to turn into his guard.
McBride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McBride slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. McBride wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving. McBride postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruoska is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McBride, into his guard. Ruoska won't allow McBride to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McBride wants to sweep but no luck. McBride is trying to keep Ruoska in close.
Ruoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBride works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ruoska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBride is keeping the position for now. McBride trying to keep a closed guard but Ruoska is proving a slippery customer.
McBride wants to sweep here but Ruoska controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ruoska closes the distance but McBride moves to the side and McBride counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBride seems to be working for a kimura but Ruoska defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McBride dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruoska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McBride counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ruoska tries to clinch up and McBride counters with a nice uppercut. Ruoska lands with a cross. Ruoska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brian McBride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ruoska looks to clinch and McBride counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ruoska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBride takes a swing at Ruoska's ribcage but misses. Mauri Ruoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McBride misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruoska counters by moving into the clinch. McBride is trying to drag Ruoska to the mat but Ruoska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McBride has hold of one of Ruoska's legs. Ruoska is fighting the takedown attempt but McBride gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. 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. Ruoska controlling McBride's posture. McBride has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. McBride trying to control but Ruoska is working from the bottom. McBride's corner is telling him to maintain position. McBride trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ruoska manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! McBride has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruoska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ruoska being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ruoska postures up in McBride's guard and throws a big left but McBride blocks it. McBride working a defensive guard here.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Ruoska from controlling successfully. Ruoska would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruoska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ruoska is looking to work some ground and pound but McBride has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ruoska tries to clinch but fails miserably and McBride counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McBride. McBride controls from within his opponent's guard. McBride postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruoska is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McBride, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBride doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McBride is trying to control the position but Ruoska postures up. McBride is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. McBride is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruoska takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. McBride looking to sit in guard and control but Ruoska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ruoska is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBride is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBride has escaped and now he's on top! Ruoska is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard. McBride controls from within his opponent's guard. McBride trying to control but Ruoska is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McBride dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruoska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBride, pushing him back against the cage. Ruoska is looking to break free of the clinch but McBride has double underhooks. McBride looking for a takedown. Ruoska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ruoska slowing the pace effectively. Ruoska tries to break free but McBride pushes him back against the cage. McBride prevents Ruoska from breaking the clinch. Ruoska ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruoska no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. McBride working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McBride showing good wrestling skills to control the position. McBride looking to sit in guard and control but Ruoska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBride lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruoska! McBride wants to control the pace but Ruoska is squirming around nicely. McBride looking to finish with strikes here!
McBride is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ruoska has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ruoska!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ruoska connects with a couple of short punches. McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McBride keeping moving, preventing Ruoska from controlling successfully. Ruoska postures up in McBride's guard and throws a big left but McBride blocks it. McBride has momentary wrist control but Ruoska slips an elbow through the middle. McBride looking to control.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet. McBride bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruoska's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McBride trying to control but Ruoska is working from the bottom. Ruoska keeping full guard, as McBride tries to pass. McBride trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McBride slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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. McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ruoska controls McBride momentarily but McBride frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ruoska misses with a takedown and McBride moves into the clinch. Ruoska tries to land knees in the clinch but McBride avoids the damage to the body. McBride working hard to break the clinch. Ruoska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ruoska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so McBride counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mauri Ruoska. I think McBride 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 for Brian McBride! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Brian McBride! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brian McBride!
Brian McBride wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Alejandro Uriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Alejandro Uriza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alejandro Uriza's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Alejandro Uriza trying to control but dos Santos postures up.
dos Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Alejandro Uriza tries to kick dos Santos off but dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Alejandro Uriza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. dos Santos is taking a breather. Alejandro Uriza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. dos Santos thows a huge punch but Alejandro Uriza dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza is looking to escape. dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alejandro Uriza is trying to defend but dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Alejandro Uriza trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alejandro Uriza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Alejandro Uriza is doing well to control the position and prevent dos Santos from advancing to side control. Alejandro Uriza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take dos Santos's back! Alejandro Uriza controlling the position well here. dos Santos rolled but Alejandro Uriza kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
dos Santos trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza controls the action. Alejandro Uriza is looking to control dos Santos but dos Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. Alejandro Uriza is trying to stick to dos Santos's back but dos Santos is turning into Alejandro Uriza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alejandro Uriza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by dos Santos. dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Alejandro Uriza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but dos Santos has passed into side control.
dos Santos 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. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Alejandro Uriza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Alejandro Uriza is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Alejandro Uriza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. dos Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Alejandro Uriza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael dos Santos dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro Uriza. The fight stays on the outside here - Alejandro Uriza looks like he's thinking about clinching though. dos Santos staying out of range there. Alejandro Uriza misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Alejandro Uriza which made him look bad. dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro Uriza's waist but Alejandro Uriza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dos Santos off to one side. dos Santos wants to clinch and Alejandro Uriza moves into the clinch. dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesus Alejandro Uriza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael dos Santos. dos Santos being controlled against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alejandro Uriza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but dos Santos is keeping busy. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. dos Santos tries to pull guard but Alejandro Uriza won't allow it.
dos Santos being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Alejandro Uriza. dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Alejandro Uriza wants to control but dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. Alejandro Uriza is defending against the submission attempts here by dos Santos.
Alejandro Uriza blocking the ground and pound attempt from dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza wants to control but dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. Alejandro Uriza is doing well to control the position and prevent dos Santos from advancing to side control. dos Santos trying to control the action but Alejandro Uriza is working from the bottom. Alejandro Uriza trying to control but dos Santos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch but dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.
dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro Uriza circles away quickly and effectively. dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alejandro Uriza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. dos Santos prevents Alejandro Uriza from escaping the position. dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alejandro Uriza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Alejandro Uriza! Alejandro Uriza preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Alejandro Uriza stands up from dos Santos's guard - Alejandro Uriza perhaps looking for a knockout. Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch up but dos Santos keeps it at a distance. dos Santos throws a combination that misses and dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some wild striking there from dos Santos.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro Uriza but Alejandro Uriza pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rafael dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alejandro Uriza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alejandro Uriza wants it to stay on the feet. dos Santos is breathing heavily. dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Alejandro Uriza tries to sprawl out of it but dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alejandro Uriza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A leg kick checked by dos Santos. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Alejandro Uriza dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch. dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Alejandro Uriza's head back.
dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro Uriza is looking to clinch but dos Santos is avoiding it.
Alejandro Uriza has managed to clinch.
Alejandro Uriza is stalling here.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it misses.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike. Alejandro Uriza looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow just above dos Santos 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Alejandro Uriza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through dos Santos's defenses.
It looks like Rafael dos Santos has been cut. dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead. dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alejandro Uriza walks away with a smile on his face. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt. Jesus Alejandro Uriza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but dos Santos moves out of range. Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch up but dos Santos keeps it at a distance. dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alejandro Uriza! dos Santos looking to ground and pound but Alejandro Uriza is blocking nicely. Alejandro Uriza is desperately trying to improve his position but dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount. Alejandro Uriza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alejandro Uriza tries to control the position but dos Santos now has his back.
dos Santos is trying to stick to Alejandro Uriza's back but Alejandro Uriza is turning into dos Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in dos Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alejandro Uriza.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza is looking to stand up but dos Santos won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejandro Uriza is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alejandro Uriza moves in looking to clinch but dos Santos pushes him off. Alejandro Uriza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Alejandro Uriza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow. Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow from the clinch. dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jesus Alejandro Uriza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael dos Santos. Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow over the top. Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow that stopped dos Santos in his tracks for a moment. Alejandro Uriza stalling in the clinch.
dos Santos tries to pull guard but Alejandro Uriza holds him up against the cage and eventually dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but misses. dos Santos fails to pull guard.
dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alejandro Uriza. dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike. dos Santos fails to pull guard.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alejandro Uriza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Alejandro Uriza. dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alejandro Uriza walks away with a smile on his face. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro Uriza but Alejandro Uriza pushes him off and we're back to square one. Alejandro Uriza wants to land a leg kick but dos Santos is out of range. dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely. Alejandro Uriza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alejandro Uriza lands a nice shot to the body.
Alejandro Uriza throws a low kick, looking for dos Santos's leg but dos Santos calmly moves out of range. Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alejandro Uriza looks to clinch and dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Alejandro Uriza didn't expect that. Alejandro Uriza keeping full guard, as dos Santos tries to pass. dos Santos wants to control from the top but Alejandro Uriza keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesus Alejandro Uriza. I think Alejandro Uriza 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight as a draw! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight as a draw! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jesus Alejandro Uriza!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot-Surfaceing. The key to victory for Emeka Shakur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emeka Shakur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Hayes! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shakur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Billy Hayes has been cut. Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shakur lands a glancing blow to the side of Hayes's head. Shakur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakur tries to sprawl out of it but Hayes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Shakur scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hayes misses the shot to the body. Hayes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut. Shakur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Shakur scores with a body shot.
Hayes looks gassed! Shakur throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Billy Hayes's cut even more. Shakur fails with a takedown attempt. Shakur lands a nice hook to Hayes's body. Hayes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hayes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The cut above Billy Hayes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shakur jabs at Hayes's body. Hayes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Billy Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shakur!
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shakur misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Shakur digs a good hook to Hayes's body.
Shakur throws a shot to the body.
Shakur throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease. Shakur scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayes should have avoided that one.
Billy Hayes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Jab from Shakur.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Hayes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Emeka Shakur!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tupfama Mbamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mbamba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way I Feel. Congo has chosen Beds are Burning as his entrance music. Kublai Congo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupfama Mbamba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mbamba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Congo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Congo showed some decent athleticism there. Congo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mbamba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Congo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mbamba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mbamba wants to get back to full guard. Mbamba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Congo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Congo wants to control but Mbamba is keeping him busy. Congo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mbamba's head. Congo wants to control but Mbamba is keeping him busy. Mbamba pushes Congo off looking to stand but Congo dives back in and keeps control.
Congo content to control rather than advance. Mbamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Congo on the ground. Congo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mbamba defends it well. Congo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mbamba to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Congo wants to pass the guard but Mbamba is keeping the position. Congo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Congo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mbamba is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Congo stands and throws Mbamba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Congo is chipping away with strikes.
Mbamba gets back to half guard. Congo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Congo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mbamba is just riding it out for now. Congo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Congo is looking for a kimura but Mbamba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Congo to get the leverage. Congo looks gassed! Congo slips a nice elbow through Mbamba's hands, connecting with Mbamba's forehead. Mbamba tries to get to full guard but Congo has control of the leg. Mbamba looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Congo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mbamba is staying active underneath Congo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Congo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mbamba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Congo wants to pass the guard but Mbamba is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mbamba misses with an uppercut. Congo saw that one coming. Congo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mbamba as he avoids it easily. Congo forces Mbamba back against the cage and clinches. Congo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mbamba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mbamba is looking to control Congo's arms but Congo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mbamba has his back to the cage. Mbamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Congo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mbamba can't fight it off and eventually Congo manages to take the fight to the floor. Mbamba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Congo wants to control from the top but Mbamba keeps moving. Congo is breathing heavily. Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mbamba is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mbamba has momentary wrist control but Congo slips an elbow through the middle. Mbamba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Congo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mbamba is defending against the submission attempts here by Congo.
Mbamba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mbamba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Congo trying to control the action but Mbamba is working from the bottom. Congo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mbamba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Congo is nestled in close to Mbamba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Congo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mbamba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Congo. Mbamba is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Congo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mbamba wants to get back to his feet. Mbamba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Congo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Mbamba is bucking up trying to escape but Congo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Congo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Mbamba is in a horrible position here. Congo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mbamba has left one of his arms exposed and Congo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mbamba screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kublai Congo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corporal Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Verdune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg's entrance music is Run Like Hell. A fine choice. Amir Verdune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corporal Clegg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Verdune! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clegg is looking to clinch. Clegg tries to clinch up but Verdune circles away and keeps his distance. Verdune closes the distance but Clegg moves to the side and Clegg counters by moving into the clinch. Verdune lands a nice uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clegg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Verdune's brow. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegg obliges. Verdune stalling the fight.
Verdune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Verdune swings wildly with an uppercut but Clegg uses good head movement to avoid it. Clegg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdune is defending well for now. Clegg landing knees to the head.
It looks like Amir Verdune has been cut. A nice right hand lands inside from Verdune. Verdune is trying to break free. Clegg stalling in the clinch but Verdune improves position. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegg obliges. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Verdune is struggling to control the position. Clegg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Verdune managing to block the knees to the body from Clegg.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clegg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Verdune's brow. Verdune managing to block the knees to the body from Clegg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clegg as Verdune tries to tie him up. Clegg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Verdune's face.
Verdune managing to block the knees to the body from Clegg.
Verdune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Verdune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clegg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verdune gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Verdune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegg backwards. Verdune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Verdune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verdune throws an elbow but misses. Clegg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verdune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Verdune.
Clegg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clegg is breathing heavily. Clegg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corporal Clegg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Verdune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Clegg drags the fight down to the ground.
Verdune gets to his feet - Clegg follows without any prompting. Clegg clinches but Verdune breaks the clinch and Verdune counters with a left and a right that stings Clegg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Verdune forces Clegg back against the cage and clinches. Verdune is stalling here.
Verdune prevents a takedown attempt there.
Verdune lands a nice shot to the body. Clegg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdune avoids it. Verdune gets underhooks to prevent Clegg's takedown attempt.
Verdune lands an elbow just above Clegg 's eye. Verdune lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clegg avoids a wild elbow strike from Verdune. Clegg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verdune stalling the fight.
Clegg trying to land knees to the body.
Verdune lands an uppercut. Verdune lands a left hand.
Verdune lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Verdune throws an elbow but misses. Verdune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clegg missing with knees to the body.
Verdune slows down the pace here.
Verdune tries to break free but Clegg pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Verdune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verdune stalling the fight.
Verdune avoids a wild elbow strike from Clegg. Verdune scores with an uppercut up the middle. Verdune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Clegg tries to clinch up and Verdune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Verdune darts in trying to clinch and Clegg counters with a nice body kick.
Amir Verdune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Verdune circles away from the clinch attempt and Verdune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clegg moves into range and clinches up with Verdune. Verdune lands a shot to the body. Clegg looking to throw knees to the head but Verdune is blocking nicely.
Clegg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Verdune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verdune. Verdune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Verdune working aggressively here.
Verdune looking to stall.
Verdune scores with a shoulder strike. Clegg tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdune avoids the damage to the body. Clegg manages to pull guard.
Verdune trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clegg's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clegg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Verdune 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 Clegg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Verdune will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Amir Verdune's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verdune fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clegg on the side of the head. Clegg tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Verdune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Corporal Clegg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clegg darts in trying to clinch and Verdune counters by moving into the clinch. Clegg lands an elbow that stopped Verdune in his tracks for a moment. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Verdune lands with a left to the head. Clegg trying to land knees to the body.
Clegg lands a damaging elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verdune. Clegg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verdune blocks it with crossed arms. Verdune avoiding damage as Clegg throws knees to the body.
Clegg gets a trip takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clegg throwing shots but Verdune is blocking nicely. Clegg stops Verdune from getting back to his feet.
Verdune has one foot on Clegg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Clegg wants to clinch but Verdune slips to the side and Verdune counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short right from Verdune. Verdune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clegg is trying to maintain a safe position but Verdune gets an underhook and turns Clegg into the cage. Clegg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdune is defending well for now. Verdune misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Clegg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Verdune is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clegg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Verdune to the mat. Verdune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Verdune pushes Clegg off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Verdune takes the fight into the clinch. Clegg stalling.
Clegg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clegg taking a breather. Clegg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clegg tries a knee to the head but Verdune blocks it.
Clegg blocks an elbow strike. Clegg throws an elbow but it misses.
Clegg misses with a knee to the head. A short left from Verdune. Verdune stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Verdune scores with an uppercut up the middle. Verdune misses with a short punch on the inside. Clegg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Verdune up against the cage. Clegg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verdune.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Verdune content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Verdune is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clegg is keeping busy. Clegg trying to land knees to the body.
Verdune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Verdune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Verdune displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clegg up against the cage. Clegg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verdune is keeping busy. Verdune lands a nice elbow. Verdune scores with an uppercut up the middle. Clegg trying to stall but Verdune improves his position.
Verdune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Verdune misses with a short punch on the inside. Clegg tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdune avoids the damage to the body. Clegg fails to pull guard.
Clegg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Clegg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verdune kicks Clegg off and gets back to his feet. Verdune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clegg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clegg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Verdune pushes Clegg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This has been an exciting period of action! Verdune doesn't manage to clinch there - Clegg circles away.
Clegg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Verdune tries to bum rush Clegg with a series of wild strikes but Clegg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clegg instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Verdune's face as he tries to break the clinch. Verdune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Clegg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdune avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Verdune misses with some punches.
Clegg jumps guard but Verdune stands there with Clegg around his waist. Clegg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegg landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corporal Clegg will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Amir Verdune's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Verdune is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Verdune darts in and clinches Clegg up against the cage. Clegg tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdune avoids the damage to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Verdune just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clegg's brow. Clegg missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Verdune.
Clegg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdune is defending well for now. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Verdune misses with a punch on the inside.
Verdune scores with a shot to the side of Clegg's head. Verdune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleggs head. Verdune throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Verdune is looking to break free of the clinch but Clegg has double underhooks. Amir Verdune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Clegg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verdune is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Clegg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Clegg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A right hand to the body from Verdune.
That's one minute gone in the round. Verdune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleggs head. Verdune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Clegg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clegg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verdune stalling in the clinch but Clegg improves position. Clegg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Clegg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Verdune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Clegg wants to pass the guard but Verdune is keeping the position. Verdune is looking to stand up but Clegg isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clegg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Verdune keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully. Clegg tries to free his leg and advance position but Verdune is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Clegg fails with the takedown. Verdune wants to clinch and Clegg counters with a body kick. Verdune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clegg tries to clinch but fails miserably and Verdune counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Clegg is trying to maintain a safe position but Verdune gets an underhook and turns Clegg into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Verdune prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corporal Clegg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clegg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdune avoids it. Verdune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegg backwards. Clegg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verdune blocks it with crossed arms. Clegg being controlled against the cage. Clegg is trying to stall.
Verdune throws an elbow that misses.
Verdune digs a right hand into Clegg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clegg's gas tank. Verdune avoiding damage as Clegg throws knees to the body.
Clegg tries a knee to the head but Verdune blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Verdune avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verdune. Verdune avoiding damage as Clegg throws knees to the body.
Verdune lands a left hand.
Verdune presses Clegg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Clegg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Verdune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clegg backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Verdune. Verdune lands with a short shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verdune. Verdune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Clegg takes an elbow to the forehead. Verdune lands a right hand. Clegg tries to pull guard but Verdune holds him up against the cage and eventually Clegg drops back down to his feet.
Verdune scores with a nice hook to the head. Clegg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdune is defending well for now. Clegg dodges an elbow strike from Verdune.
Clegg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice body punch from Verdune - that landed with a thud.
Verdune lands a damaging elbow. Verdune tries to stall but Clegg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verdune lands with a short shot to the head. Clegg dodges an elbow strike from Verdune.
Verdune stalling in the clinch but Clegg improves position. Verdune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Clegg leaning against his opponent.
Verdune is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Verdune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Amir Verdune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Verdune 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Amir Verdune! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Amir Verdune! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Amir Verdune!
Amir Verdune wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squirmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freese comes to the cage accompanied by Mosh. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Squirmy McGee! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGee moves into range and clinches up with Freese. Freese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. McGee breaks from Freese's wrist control and lands an elbow. McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time. Freese wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGee.
Freese avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGee.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time. Freese is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee looking to control and managing it successfully. McGee scoring with strikes but Freese is staying in there.
It looks like Louis Freese has been cut. McGee is working for a guillotine from mount but Freese frees his head quite easily.
McGee is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Squirmy McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asim Ferhatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferhatovic comes to the cage accompanied by Jedan je Hase !. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 cm
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asim Ferhatovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Dragonov! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferhatovic looks for the body kick but Dragonov saw that one coming. Ferhatovic digs a good hook to Dragonov's body.
Ferhatovic tries to clinch up. Ferhatovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragonov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ferhatovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragonov is fending him off so far but Ferhatovic persists. Nope, Dragonov circles away and we're back to standing. Ferhatovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ferhatovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dragonov closes the distance and pushes Ferhatovic back into the cage. Dragonov is pushing Ferhatovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ferhatovic blocks an elbow strike. Dragonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragonov lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off. Ferhatovic being controlled against the cage. Dragonov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Asim Ferhatovic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dragonov misses with a knee to the head. Ferhatovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asim Ferhatovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferhatovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferhatovic fails to pull guard.
Dragonov misses with a knee strike.
Ferhatovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dragonov drives through and clinches with Ferhatovic against the cage.
Dragonov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferhatovic looking to slow down the pace here. Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Come on Dragonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferhatovic taking a breather. Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ferhatovic tries to break free but Dragonov pushes him back against the cage.
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. Ferhatovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dragonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dragonov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferhatovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dragonov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferhatovic is breathing heavily. Ferhatovic fails to pull guard.
Ferhatovic wants a takedown.
Dragonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dragonov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asim Ferhatovic's cut is getting worse. Dragonov lands an elbow that stopped Ferhatovic in his tracks for a moment. Dragonov connects with a knee to the head.
Asim Ferhatovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Dragonov connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dragonov lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off.
Jeez, Asim Ferhatovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Asim Ferhatovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Dragonov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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191 cm
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242 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Green! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mantegna misses the shot to the body. Mantegna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mantegna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Green blocks a leg kick. Green works Mantegna's body with a nice hook. Mantegna looks gassed! Mantegna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mantegna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Mantegna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantegna throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Green scores with a nice head shot. Green lands a big shot that drops Mantegna! Can he finish him?
Mantegna is rocked! Mantegna keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mantegna is proving hard to escape from. Mantegna trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round. Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Green is stalling in the full guard. Green preventing the sweep. Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mantegna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mantegna lands with a nice combination. Green backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rashad Green has been cut. Mantegna misses the body punch and Green counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Mantegna! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mantegna is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantegna avoid being mounted? Mantegna is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green looking to pass the guard. Mantegna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mantegna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mantegna pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. Mantegna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Mantegna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantegna. Green keeping moving, preventing Mantegna from controlling successfully. Mantegna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantegna. Mantegna works a leg free and moves into half guard. Green tries to kick Mantegna off but Mantegna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mantegna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mantegna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mantegna trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mantegna is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mantegna scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantegna. Mantegna not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mantegna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mantegna not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mantegna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rashad Green's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mantegna lands a jab-cross combination. Rashad Green is winning the standup battle so far. Mantegna works Green's body with a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mantegna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head. Mantegna shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Mantegna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mantegna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mantegna misses with a two punch combination.
Mantegna connects with a body shot. Nice cross by Mantegna. Mantegna connects with a body shot. Mantegna throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. Mantegna throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Some wild striking there from Mantegna.
Mantegna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green slips a jab and a cross from Mantegna.
Mantegna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mantegna throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely. Nice combo by Mantegna! Oh, that's hurt him - Green falls to the canvas and Mantegna follows him into side control. Green parries the strikes from Mantegna easily there. Mantegna is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Green to escape.
Mantegna works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Mantegna throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Green takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mantegna throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Mantegna controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mantegna working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The ground and pound from Mantegna seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Mantegna cracks Green with a big elbow. Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mantegna on the ground. Mantegna in side control, just content to control the action for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mantegna.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mantegna misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Mantegna wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. Mantegna controls the position. Green can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mantegna is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Green can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mantegna tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mantegna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mantegna lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Green sprawling to the canvas. Mantegna follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Green hang on? Mantegna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mantegna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rashad Green's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mantegna misses with a few strikes there.
Mantegna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side. Green misses with a body shot.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Mantegna. Green dodges the punch combination from Mantegna.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantegna to score with a decent uppercut. Green lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Mantegna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mantegna. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mantegna drops Green with a big left hand and mounts him. Green is in big trouble!
Green is rocked! Mantegna is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mantegna unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Green wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mantegna celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mantegna!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Deep End 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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176 cm
24
182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Stevenson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Harris! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris throws and low kick but Stevenson moves out of range easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown. Stevenson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stevenson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Stevenson working Harris over with strikes here. Stevenson avoids the attempt from Harris to control. Stevenson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Stevenson extends the arm and Harris is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Stevenson!
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