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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Don't Tread On Me By Metallica as his entrance music. Jorge Murphy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Murphy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Coleman! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coleman closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the ropes. Coleman has picked Murphy up - he's going for a ride! Coleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Coleman stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Murphy tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control. Coleman slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead. Coleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily. Murphy is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Coleman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Murphy wants to get back to full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronnie Coleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
Murphy is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Coleman looking to isolate an arm here. Murphy doesn't see it coming and as Coleman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Coleman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Bowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Conway 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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Conway! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Bowski! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowski avoids it really well and circles away. Bowski slips under a jab. Jimmy Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bowski looks to clinch and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conway. Bowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Conway circles away.
Bowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conway sprawls well. Conway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowski gets slowly back to his feet. Conway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bowski tries to clinch but Conway moves away and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conway circles away. Conway misses with a hook
and Bowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conway's guard. Conway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Conway working a defensive guard here.
Conway working for a triangle but Bowski defends it easily.
Conway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bowski tries to stand but Conway is controlling from the bottom. Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conway striking off his back but it's not causing Bowski any problems. Bowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Conway wants to get back to his feet but Bowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bowski wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bo Bowski. Bowski gets a takedown into half guard. It looks like Bowski is going to stand back up.
Bowski escapes and gets back to his feet. 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 Jimmy Conway 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.
Conway lands with a nice body punch. Bowski closes the distance and clinches up with Conway, looking for a takedown. Bowski pushes Conway against the ropes but Conway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowski somewhat. Bowski walks into a straight right hand from Conway. Conway throws a hook but Bowski blocks it. Conway scores with a hook. Conway misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conway. Bowski closes the distance and clinches. Conway misses with the head strike.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Conway on the inside. Conway tries to land a knee to the head but Bowski blocks with his arms.
Bowski jumps guard but Conway stands there with Bowski around his waist. Bowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jimmy Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bowski. Conway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bowski checks a leg kick nicely. Bowski looks to clinch and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bowski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bowski advances position into side control! Bowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Conway tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bowski trying to control the action but Conway is working from the bottom. Bowski stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bowski ducks under a wild hook from Conway. Conway darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Conway throws a nice looking combination but Bowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. 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 Jimmy Conway will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowski fails in his attempt to clinch. Conway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Conway! Conway is desperately trying to improve his position but Bowski has a good base and remains in mount. Conway is squirming around, avoiding Bowski's attempts to control the action. Conway trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conway is looking to escape. Conway wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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. Conway is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Conway is squirming around, avoiding Bowski's attempts to control the action. Conway tries to buck Bowski off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conway is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conway squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bowski controlling the pace for now.
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. Conway is squirming around, avoiding Bowski's attempts to control the action. Jimmy Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bo Bowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Bowski tries for a takedown but Conway circles away easily and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bowski looks to clinch and Conway counters with a stiff right hand. Bo Bowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Conway shoots in for a takedown but Bowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Bo Bowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Conway 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 28:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Bowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Popham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popham has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Parish! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Popham! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice shot lands for Parish. Parish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Parish lunges at Popham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popham's hand. Popham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Popham shoots and misses and Parish counters with a right hand to the body. A jab from Parish finds it's way through Popham's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! Popham walks into a stiff left hand from Parish. Popham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Parish cracks Popham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Popham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parish finish him?
Popham is rocked!
It looks like Joey Popham has been cut. Popham looks gassed! BAM! Parish delivers a spinning backfist that drops Popham like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Clarence Parish!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Dilorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Alfonso Dilorenzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Bravo's chin.
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonso Dilorenzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Bravo! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dilorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilorenzo tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilorenzo to the ground. Dilorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bravo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bravo lands in his opponent's guard. Dilorenzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Dilorenzo keeps moving. Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dilorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bravo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dilorenzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Dilorenzo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dilorenzo working a defensive guard here.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dilorenzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into side control.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Dilorenzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dilorenzo regains half guard. Dilorenzo trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dilorenzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bravo wants to control from the top but Dilorenzo keeps moving. Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dilorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dilorenzo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bravo rolls with it to try and escape but Dilorenzo cranks on the arm and Bravo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfonso Dilorenzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Thorburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardes comes to the ring accompanied by vermilion. Thorburn has chosen Tears dont fall from Bullet For My Valentine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Bernardes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Thorburn! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thorburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernardes was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorburn. Thorburn misses with a few strikes there.
Bernardes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernardes somewhat. Bernardes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorburn to the mat! Thorburn manages to get full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Bernardes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bernardes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bernardes stopping the sweep attempt from Thorburn. Bernardes stops Thorburn from standing up. Bernardes drops back looking for a leg! Thorburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thorburn manages to kick Bernardes off! Bernardes jumps back into Thorburn's guard. Thorburn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thorburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernardes is controlling him. Bernardes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thorburn dives on top into guard. Thorburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bernardes 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. Bernardes controls Thorburn momentarily but Thorburn frees himself. Bernardes has his foot on Thorburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorburn works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thorburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Thorburn wants to control from the top but Bernardes keeps moving. Bernardes trying to control the position.
Bernardes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thorburn passes into side control.
Bernardes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorburn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thorburn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thorburn has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Bernardes works to full guard. Thorburn trying to control but Bernardes is working from the bottom. Thorburn stopping the sweep attempt from Bernardes. Thorburn is looking to stand up but Bernardes won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Thorburn wants to control from the top but Bernardes keeps moving. Thorburn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bernardes is proving hard to escape from. Thorburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rich Thorburn. A cross from Thorburn lands. Bernardes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bernardes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bernardes tries for a kimura but Thorburn is defending well. Thorburn tries to escape but Bernardes is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bernardes dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thorburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bernardes on the side of the head. Bernardes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Thorburn connects with a crisp jab. Thorburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernardes. Bernardes staying out of range there. Bernardes blocks a head kick by Thorburn.
Bernardes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thorburn quickly recovers to half guard. Thorburn wants to get back to his feet.
Bernardes wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernardes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thorburn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernardes. Thorburn wants to control but Bernardes is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bernardes wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernardes moves into full mount! Thorburn won't be happy about that! Bernardes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thorburn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bernardes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Thorburn tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bernardes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Thorburn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bernardes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bernardes is working for a guillotine from mount but Thorburn frees his head quite easily.
Thorburn wants to try and get back to his feet. Bernardes wants to finish this one by submission but Thorburn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bernardes. Bernardes looking for a guillotine from mount but Thorburn is having none of it. Bernardes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thorburn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thorburn and Bernardes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thorburn stops Bernardes from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bernardes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thorburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Bernardes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorburn has escaped the position, nice work there. Thorburn tries to bench press Bernardes off him but Bernardes keeps the position. Bernardes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thorburn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Thorburn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bernardes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bernardes swings around for an armbar but Thorburn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bernardes's guard. Bernardes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thorburn! Bernardes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Bernardes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thorburn is on top in guard.
Thorburn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bernardes's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bernardes is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bernardes dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Thorburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernardes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thorburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernardes.
Thorburn misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernardes. Thorburn throws a nice looking combination but Bernardes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bernardes shoots in and drives through. Thorburn sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Bernardes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bernardes avoids the body shot from Thorburn.
Bernardes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorburn's waist but Thorburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernardes off to one side. Nice uppercut lands for Thorburn. That snapped Bernardes's head back.
Thorburn just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernardes is defended easily by Thorburn. Thorburn lunges at Bernardes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernardes's hand. Bernardes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rich Thorburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bernardes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorburn sprawls well. Thorburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bernardes gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd cheers as Thorburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bernardes doesn't seem phased though. Thorburn swings for the body but Bernardes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thorburn cracks Bernardes with a right hand to the side of the head. Thorburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bernardes circles away quickly and effectively. Bernardes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rich Thorburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bernardes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Thorburn is looking to escape. Thorburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bernardes is working for a submission of some sort.
Bernardes prevents Thorburn from standing back up.
Bernardes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Rich Thorburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Josh Bernardes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bernardes trying to control the action but Thorburn is working from the bottom. Thorburn is trying to stand up here but Bernardes is controlling him well. Thorburn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernardes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bernardes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Thorburn wants to get back to his feet.
Bernardes seems to be working for a kimura but Thorburn defends the submission attempt. Bernardes controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thorburn wants to get back to his feet.
Bernardes wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thorburn pushes Bernardes off but Bernardes dives into side control.
The referee asks Bernardes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bernardes prefers to stall for the moment though. Bernardes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bernardes controls the position. Thorburn wants to get back to his feet but Bernardes drags him back down. Bernardes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorburn, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bernardes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bernardes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bernardes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bernardes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Bernardes trying to control the position but Thorburn is working away. Thorburn wants to control but Bernardes postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Bernardes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernardes, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Bernardes!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ma Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wax has chosen Never Quit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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180 cm
22
210 lbs
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188 cm
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219 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ma Chao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Wax! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wax shoots in and gets a takedown into Chao's 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. Wax throwing strikes but missing. Waxis looking to pass into half guard but Chao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chao is in guard. Chao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chao preventing the sweep. Wax keeping moving, preventing Chao from controlling successfully. Wax looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Chao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wax on the ground. Chao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chao is working hard here to advance position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wax pushes Chao off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wax misses with a two punch combination.
Wax misses with the combination.
Chao throws a right and a left that both miss. Wax misses with a body shot.
Ma Chao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chao blocks a jab.
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. Chao misses the jab. Wax throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chao to counter with a crisp jab. Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax lands with an uppercut that bounces Chao off the ropes and back into rage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wax, as that shot connected.
Chao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sloppy strikes from Wax. Those never looked like landing. Chao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wax throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chao counters with a left hand that sends Wax to the canvas!
Wax is rocked! Chao prevents Wax from getting back to his feet. Wax is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him? Chao throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Wax seems to have recovered his senses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chao is looking to stand up but Wax isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chao is keeping the position for now. Wax looking to sit in guard and control but Chao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chao stopping the sweep attempt from Wax.
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. Chao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wax manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Chao keeping moving, preventing Wax from controlling successfully. Wax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Chao dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chao back to the ropes. Wax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wax fails to land with a series of punches.
Chao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wax. Wax obviously looking to wear him down.
Wax misses with a wild combination.
Wax misses with a double jab
letting Chao counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wax takes a swing at Chao's ribcage but misses. Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax throws a right and a left that both miss. Wax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chao tries to avoid it but Wax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chao to the ground. Chao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wax slips a jab and a cross from Chao.
A punch combination from Wax misses. Wax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Chao and Wax goes tumbling to the canvas! Chao follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. Wax is breathing heavily. Wax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Chao not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wax won't allow Chao to pass to mount. Wax wants to get back to full guard. Chao is keen to just control but Wax is a slippery customer. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Chao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wax defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chao. Chao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chao wants to pass the guard but Wax is defending well. Chao prevents Wax from standing back up.
Wax trying to control but Chao postures up.
Wax is holding on to half guard well. Wax gets back to full guard.
Wax keeping moving, preventing Chao from controlling successfully. Chao wants to pass the guard but Wax is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wax pulls Chao in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Wax was stalling too much, according to the referee. Wax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wax misses with a few strikes there.
Chao lands a big shot that drops Wax! Can he finish him?
Chao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wax is keeping the position for now. Chao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wax works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wax is trying to control the position but Chao postures up. Chao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wax keeping moving, preventing Chao from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chao is looking to work some ground and pound but Wax has wrist control. Wax keeping full guard, as Chao tries to pass. Wax looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Chao trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Chao dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chao counters with a beautiful punch that sends Wax to the canvas!
It looks like Charlie Wax has been cut. Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chao trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Chao looking to pass the guard. Chao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chao tries to free his leg and advance position but Wax is retaining full guard. Chao passes Wax's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Chao slips a nice elbow through Wax's hands, connecting with Wax's forehead. Chao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chao trying to pass the guard but Wax defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wax keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chao is thwarting Wax's attempts to control the position. Chao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wax wants to control but Chao is keeping busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charlie Wax wasn't active enough on the ground. Wax scores with a sloppy right hand. Chao should have avoided that one. Charlie Wax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A slow jab from Chao misses its intended target. Wax misses with a two punch combination.
Wax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ma Chao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Chao throws a right and a left that both miss. Chao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wax walks into a jab. Chao misses with a left hand and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wax tries to bum rush Chao with a series of wild strikes but Chao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chao throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chao. Chao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wax moves away from the strike by Chao. Wax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chao throws an off balance right hand
and Wax counters with a nice body kick.
Chao moves away from the strike by Wax. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chao. Wax misses with a wild combination.
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. Wax scores with a jab to the head.
Wax has a takedown stuffed. Ma Chao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wax. Wax with a poor takedown and Chao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chao swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Chao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Chao swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Chao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chao lands with a left to the head. Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chao has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax breaks the clinch.
Chao misses with a looping right. Wax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chao counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wax off his feet! Chao dives into side control looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight! Ma Chao showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Chao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Garmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garmin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rebelote Psy'4 De La Rime. This should be fireworks!
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20
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicholas Bosse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Garmin! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bosse scoring well with a low kick there.
Bosse throws a quick inside leg kick. Garmin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosse counters with a head kick. That will keep Garmin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Nicholas Bosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garmin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Garmin is looking to stall here but Bosse recovers full guard. Garmin looking to sit in guard and control but Bosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Garmin controls Bosse momentarily but Bosse frees himself. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bosse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garmin is proving hard to escape from. Bosse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garmin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bosse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garmin, up you get! Garmin throws a right hand that misses
and Bosse counters with a slapping leg kick. Garmin shoots in for a double leg but Bosse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bosse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garmin's calf. Bosse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosse lands a head kick. Garmin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Garmin shoots for a takedown but Bosse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Garmin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bosse counters with an inside leg kick. Nicholas Bosse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Garmin. Garmin looks gassed! A nice inside leg kick there by Bosse. That's going to slow Garmin down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bosse gets in close and tags Garmin with a short punch that almost sends Garmin to the mat! Oh Garmin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bosse, trying to create some distance but Bosse rushes him, striking wildly and Garmin goes down! The referee tackles Bosse into the ropes to end the fight! Bosse is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Bosse!
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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 Bouraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeka Shakur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Bouraka's chin.
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300 lbs
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268 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emeka Shakur! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bouraka! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shakur dodges the punch combination from Bouraka.
Shakur wants to clinch. Emeka Shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Shakur. Shakur throws a leg kick which misses Bouraka's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouraka tries to avoid it. Bouraka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakur is fending him off so far but Bouraka persists. Nope, Shakur circles away and we're back to standing. Bouraka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shakur swivels and escapes. Bouraka shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakur tries to sprawl out of it but Bouraka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shakur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Emeka Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bouraka. Shakur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bouraka has time to react. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shakur throws a right hand that misses
and Bouraka counters with a two punch combo. Bouraka fails in his attempt to clinch. Bouraka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bouraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakur throws a big shot that misses. Shakur throws an off balance right hand
and Bouraka counters with a series of strikes. Shakur will be more careful next time no doubt. Shakur misses with an uppercut
and Bouraka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shakur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouraka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakur. Bouraka on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shakur misses with a straight right. Shakur lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bouraka can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shakur and Bouraka drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shakur.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emeka Shakur! Emeka Shakur retains his super heavyweight title!
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