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ACME - Montreal III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Flatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flatley comes to the cage accompanied by U2. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micheal Flatley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flatley misses with a hook.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Flatley.
A jab from Flatley misses.
Flatley looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Flatley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flatley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flatley.
Flatley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cook throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flatley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook lands a body shot.
Flatley is breathing heavily.
Cook lands a big right hand that sends Flatley crashing to the mat! Cook stays standing though and waves Flatley back to his feet!
It looks like Micheal Flatley has been cut.
Flatley tries to get into range but Cook steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Flatley! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cook scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Cook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nicolosi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Step Down. Mauricio Nicolosi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Nicolosi moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Nicolosi saw that one coming.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyatt Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolosi.
Hoffman looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolosi slips under a jab.
Nicolosi wants to slow Hoffman down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicolosi ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but Hoffman blocks with his arms.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicolosi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolosi drops back down to his feet.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
Nicolosi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoffman is trying to keep an underhook but Nicolosi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nicolosi is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Nicolosi is looking for a kimura here.
Nicolosi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nicolosi is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Nicolosi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nicolosi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicolosi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolosi moves out of range easily.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolosi misses with a head kick.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
Hoffman moves out of range as Nicolosi throws a body kick.
Nicolosi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffman.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
Nicolosi looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicolosi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Nicolosi moved out of range.
Nicolosi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Nicolosi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolosi. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoffman checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nicolosi drops an elbow to the side of Hoffman's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolosi throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Nicolosi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nicolosi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicolosi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nicolosi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicolosi scores with a leg kick.
Nicolosi scores with a leg kick.
Hoffman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nicolosi tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Nicolosi.
Hoffman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolosi. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
Nicolosi scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Hoffman.
Nicolosi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mauricio Nicolosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolosi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to bum rush Nicolosi with a series of wild strikes but Nicolosi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolosi lands with a kick to the temple. Hoffman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Nicolosi's head but Nicolosi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolosi tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi moves into the clinch.
Nicolosi is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoffman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolosi jumps guard but Hoffman stands there with Nicolosi around his waist. Nicolosi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicolosi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicolosi has Hoffman pressed against the cage, preventing Hoffman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoffman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nicolosi wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi looking for a takedown.
Nicolosi is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicolosi has double underhooks.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolosi drops back down to his feet.
Nicolosi fails to pull guard.
Nicolosi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoffman uses from the top position.
Hoffman tries to stand but Nicolosi is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicolosi is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nicolosi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nicolosi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nicolosi!
Hoffman is not content to let Nicolosi control the position.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolosi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicolosi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Nicolosi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nicolosi scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicolosi scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicolosi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicolosi advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nicolosi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Nicolosi cracks the inside of Hoffman's front leg.
Good leg kick by Nicolosi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoffman dips to his left and cracks Nicolosi with an uppercut!
Hoffman swinging wilding here.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Nicolosi moved out of range.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolosi lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolosi lands a jab to the head.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicolosi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nicolosi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nicolosi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Nicolosi sits in half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicolosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nicolosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicolosi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicolosi is looking to advance position but Hoffman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman missing with punches from the bottom.
Nicolosi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nicolosi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nicolosi lands strikes from half guard.
Nicolosi trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Nicolosi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mauricio Nicolosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Nicolosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicolosi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nicolosi.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nicolosi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Hoffman does no damage.
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.
Wyatt Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoffman pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nicolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicolosi, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nicolosi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Futcar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futcar comes to the cage accompanied by No Remorse. The key to victory for Ivan Futcar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Futcar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laraque tries to clinch but Futcar moves out of range.
Futcar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laraque shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laraque takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futcar has hold of Laraque's hands but Laraque slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Futcar is looking to escape.
Laraque passes to full mount!
Futcar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laraque lands a big shot there that rocks Futcar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Laraque lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laraque putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laraque cracks Futcar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Futcar is rocked!
Laraque unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Futcar wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Laraque celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Laraque!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erchino Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Common (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Common has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erchino Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Common!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Common tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Common swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Common.
Common shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Common tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black prevents Common from breaking the clinch.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Common is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Erchino Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Common.
Common prevents the takedown attempt.
Common stalling in the clinch but Black improves position.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Common pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Common goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Common prevents the takedown attempt.
Common can't break the clinch.
Common gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Common has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Common avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Common lands with a slapping head kick.
Common scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Common.
Common clinches with his opponent.
Common working hard to break the clinch.
Common pulls guard.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Common is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Common manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Common's guard.
Common working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black passes Common's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Common trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Common is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Common avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying for a kimura here. Common looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Black wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erchino Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luc Devereux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devereux comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - At First Light. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Devereux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Burns!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Devereux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Devereux somewhat.
Devereux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Devereux walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devereux walks into a jab.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Devereux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns gets through Devereux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Devereux is rocked!
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devereux backwards.
Oh Devereux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns avoiding damage as Devereux throws knees to the body.
Devereux seems to have got his legs back now.
Devereux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Burns.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Devereux's takedown attempt.
Devereux takes a shot to the head.
Burns lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Devereux to his knees! Burns keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Esau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Fecchinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Salvatore Fecchinni was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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24
195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Esau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvatore Fecchinni!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fecchinni avoids the body shot from Esau.
Esau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fecchinni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esau tries to score with a low kick but Fecchinni moves his leg out of the way.
Fecchinni has managed to clinch.
Fecchinni lands with a right to the head.
Esau wants to break free but Fecchinni has control.
Esau is trying to force a seperation but Fecchinni has the dominant position.
Esau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Esau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esau is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fecchinni is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Esau to the mat. Esau regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Esau working a defensive guard here.
Fecchinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fecchinni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fecchinni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fecchinni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fecchinni has Esau in his guard.
Fecchinni looking for a sweep. Not yet Fecchinni, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fecchinni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fecchinni keeping moving, preventing Esau from controlling successfully.
Fecchinni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fecchinni wants to hit a switch here but Esau passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fecchinni there!
Fecchinni is trying to escape the mount.
Fecchinni is trying to reverse the position but instead Esau has taken his back - oops!
Esau keeps control of the position as Fecchinni tries to break free.
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.
Fecchinni defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fecchinni looking very determined here, making life difficult for Esau.
Fecchinni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Esau's guard. Nice work there by Fecchinni.
Fecchinni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fecchinni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fecchinni is pushing down on Esau's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esau is fighting to maintain full guard but Fecchinni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fecchinni is working for a submission of some sort.
Fecchinni is looking to advance position but Esau won't allow it.
Fecchinni looks gassed!
Esau is trying to maintain the position but Fecchinni is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esau moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fecchinni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fecchinni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esau misses with a series of wild punches.
Esau throws a right hand that Fecchinni ducks under and follows up with a left that Fecchinni also avoids with ease.
Jacob Esau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Some wild striking there from Esau.
Esau misses with a few strikes there.
Esau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esau throws a series of punches but Fecchinni moves out of range.
Esau misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esau motions for Fecchinni to come forward. Esau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esau scores with a jab to the head.
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 Jacob Esau will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Esau misses.
Esau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fecchinni.
Esau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esau connects with a body shot.
Esau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Esau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fecchinni moves out of range of the leg kick from Esau.
Fecchinni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fecchinni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esau, who protects the arm well.
Fecchinni advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fecchinni breaks from Esau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fecchinni is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Esau has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Esau!
Fecchinni is breathing heavily.
Fecchinni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esau manages to get himself to full guard.
Esau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fecchinni tries to free his leg and advance position but Esau is retaining full guard.
Fecchinni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fecchinni has managed to get both his arms back between Esau's legs - danger averted.
Esau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fecchinni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fecchinni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fecchinni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fecchinni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fecchinni throws a big right hand that misses.
Fecchinni tries to free his leg and advance position but Esau is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Esau tries to work over Fecchinni's front leg with a kick but Fecchinni checks it.
Esau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Salvatore Fecchinni has been cut.
Esau misses with an uppercut.
Jacob Esau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni tries to close the distance and clinch but Esau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esau lands with an overhand left.
Fecchinni blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fecchinni checks a leg kick.
Esau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fecchinni circles away quickly and effectively.
Esau scores with a one two! Fecchinni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fecchinni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esau lands a nice looking body shot.
Fecchinni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esau throws a solid leg kick but Fecchinni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esau misses with a two punch combination.
Esau blocks a jab.
Esau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fecchinni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esau throws the left hand but Fecchinni avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Fecchinni.
Esau throws a leg kick but Fecchinni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Esau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Fecchinni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fecchinni doesn't manage to clinch there - Esau circles away.
Fecchinni blocks a leg kick.
Esau throws a leg kick but Fecchinni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fecchinni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esau looks to land a right hand but Fecchinni moved out of range.
Esau throws a hook but Fecchinni avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esau tries to bum rush Fecchinni with a series of wild strikes but Fecchinni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fecchinni fails with a takedown attempt.
Esau throws a leg kick but Fecchinni moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Esau misses with a low kick as Fecchinni jumps back.
Esau throws a right and a left that Fecchinni avoids nicely.
Esau throws a chopping leg kick but Fecchinni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fecchinni on the side of the head.
Esau throws a series of punches but Fecchinni avoids them all with ease.
Esau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salvatore Fecchinni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Esau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni defending well as Esau loads up on a big left hand.
Esau swinging wilding here.
Esau misses with a low kick.
Esau misses with a two punch combination.
Fecchinni doesn't manage to clinch there - Esau circles away.
Fecchinni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fecchinni showed some decent athleticism there.
Fecchinni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Esau actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni is pressing down on Esau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esau is holding on for now.
Esau is trying to get back to full guard.
Fecchinni is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Esau to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fecchinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fecchinni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esau is on top in guard.
Fecchinni thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Esau trying to control but Fecchinni is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fecchinni wants to sweep here but Esau controlling him for the moment.
Esau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fecchinni tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fecchinni gets back to half guard.
Fecchinni moves into full guard.
Fecchinni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fecchinni prevents Esau from getting the reversal.
Jacob Esau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fecchinni landing strikes from the mount.
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 Jacob Esau.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esau, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Esau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J F Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houle has chosen Human(e) Meat (The Flensing of Sandor Katz) as his entrance music. J F Houle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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251 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, J F Houle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Star wants it to stay on the feet.
Houle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ken Star has been cut.
Houle throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Star gets a takedown into half guard.
Houle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Star's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Star's back!
Houle lands punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle is persistently looking for the submission but Star is defending it well.
Houle controlling the position well here. Star rolled but Houle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Star is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Star's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Star knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Star for a finish.
Star manages to stand up with Houle still on his back. Eventually Houle drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Houle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch but Houle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ken Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houle misses with a series of wild punches.
Houle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houle trying to control but Star postures up.
Star knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houle on the ground.
Houle wants to get back to full guard.
Star stalling.
Star is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Houle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Star preventing the sweep.
Star trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
Star stopping the sweep attempt from Houle.
Houle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Star doesn't defend quickly enough and Houle has managed to lock this one up! Can Star escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Houle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). J F Houle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edi El Mafoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Mafoodi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, walk like an egyptian... Murphy has chosen Walk It Out - UNK as his entrance music. Edi El Mafoodi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edi El Mafoodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but El Mafoodi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Mafoodi is looking to clinch.
El Mafoodi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Mafoodi manages to avoid it.
El Mafoodi moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
El Mafoodi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but El Mafoodi won't allow it.
El Mafoodi throws an elbow but it misses.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dan Murphy has been cut.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but El Mafoodi keeps him there for the moment.
El Mafoodi pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Mafoodi managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
El Mafoodi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Mafoodi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Mafoodi working Murphy over with knees to the body.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
El Mafoodi lands a nice knee to the body.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Mafoodi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dan Murphy's cut even more.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy is rocked!
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can El Mafoodi finish him?
El Mafoodi has Murphy pressed against the cage. He pushes Murphy back and as he springs towards him off the cage, El Mafoodi throws a beautiful elbow that sends Murphy crashing to the floor! El Mafoodi piles on the pressure with more strikes! Murphy is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edi El Mafoodi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Dmuchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dmuchowski's choice of entrance music: Take it deep!. Hector Mendoza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
306 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dmuchowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmuchowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hector Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmuchowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dmuchowski off to one side.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Dmuchowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dmuchowski shoots in but Mendoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dmuchowski shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hector Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dmuchowski.
Dmuchowski misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza drops Dmuchowski with a beautiful combination! Dmuchowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mendoza is looking for the KO!
It looks like Eric Dmuchowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dmuchowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendoza sprawls well initially but Dmuchowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendoza manages to get to full guard.
Dmuchowski looks gassed!
Dmuchowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dmuchowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendoza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendoza tries to get out of the position.
Dmuchowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmuchowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza is pulling down on Dmuchowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Dmuchowski, at least for the moment.
Mendoza controls Dmuchowski momentarily but Dmuchowski frees himself.
Dmuchowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dmuchowski has gone for a leg lock! Mendoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dmuchowski's guard.
Dmuchowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mendoza has his hands clasped together but Dmuchowski extends an breaks Mendoza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dmuchowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Dmuchowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merker Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkaaja has chosen I made it by Kevin Rudolf as his entrance music. Pena Pakkaaja will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Merker Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pena Pakkaaja!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merker Junior shoots in looking for a takedown. Pakkaaja tries to sprawl out of it but Merker Junior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pakkaaja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Merker Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Pakkaaja which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merker Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merker Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up.
Merker Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merker Junior.
Pakkaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Merker Junior circles away.
Pakkaaja clinches up with Merker Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks with his arms.
Pakkaaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pakkaaja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow but it misses.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Merker Junior dodges an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks with his arms.
Merker Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pakkaaja clinches up with Merker Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Merker Junior is blocking nicely.
Merker Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pakkaaja walks away with a smile on his face. Merker Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pakkaaja lands with a kick to the temple. Merker Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pakkaaja throws a head kick that Merker Junior semi-blocks.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Merker Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Pakkaaja which made him look bad.
Merker Junior tries for a takedown but Pakkaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakkaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merker Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pakkaaja is trying to stand up here but Merker Junior is controlling him well.
Pakkaaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Merker Junior.
Pakkaaja pushes Merker Junior off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pakkaaja as he avoids it easily.
Pakkaaja clinches up against the cage.
Pakkaaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Pakkaaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pakkaaja just misses with a elbow thrown towards Merker Junior's brow.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks it.
Pakkaaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Merker Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Pakkaaja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Merker Junior blocks the elbow strike.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow strike.
Pakkaaja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks with his arms.
Merker Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pakkaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Pakkaaja looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merker Junior tries to pull guard but Pakkaaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Merker Junior drops back down to his feet.
Merker Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pakkaaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Merker Junior looks for a takedown but Pakkaaja sprawls well.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up but Merker Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Merker Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Merker Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pakkaaja pinned against the cage. Pakkaaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pakkaaja pushes off an throws an elbow but Merker Junior leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merker Junior dodges an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Merker Junior dodges an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow that misses.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Merker Junior is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pakkaaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merker Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merker Junior takes a swing at Pakkaaja's ribcage but misses.
Merker Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merker Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkaaja moves in looking to clinch but Merker Junior pushes him off.
Merker Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pakkaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merker Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Pakkaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merker Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mark Merker Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merker Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merker Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkaaja blocks a jab.
Merker Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pakkaaja defends it nicely.
Pakkaaja drives through and clinches with Merker Junior against the cage.
Merker Junior blocks an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pakkaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pakkaaja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Merker Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pakkaaja's waist but Pakkaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merker Junior off to one side.
Pakkaaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merker Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pakkaaja as he jumps to the side.
Merker Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Pakkaaja, looking for a takedown. Merker Junior pushes Pakkaaja against the cage but Pakkaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merker Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merker Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merker Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pakkaaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pakkaaja forces Merker Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Pakkaaja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks with his arms.
Pakkaaja lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pakkaaja.
Merker Junior blocks the elbow strike.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Merker Junior is blocking nicely.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pakkaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja is pressed up against the cage. Merker Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pakkaaja down to the mat. Pakkaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Merker Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakkaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merker Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merker Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but Merker Junior moves out of range.
Merker Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pakkaaja moves in looking to clinch but Merker Junior pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakkaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pakkaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Merker Junior. Merker Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Merker Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Pakkaaja has closed the distance and engaged Merker Junior in a clinch.
Merker Junior blocks an elbow strike.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow strike.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Merker Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
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.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Merker Junior is blocking nicely.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Merker Junior blocks an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
Merker Junior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pakkaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merker Junior.
Merker Junior is keen to just control but Pakkaaja is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merker Junior prevents Pakkaaja from standing back up.
Pakkaaja has hold of Merker Junior's hands but Merker Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Merker Junior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pakkaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pakkaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merker Junior.
Merker Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pakkaaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merker Junior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior working Pakkaaja over with strikes.
Merker Junior moves nicely into side control.
Merker Junior is trying to ground and pound but Pakkaaja uses the momentary lack of control by Merker Junior to regain half guard.
Pakkaaja tries to kick Merker Junior off but Merker Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merker Junior is working for a kimura but Pakkaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Pakkaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merker Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merker Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Merker Junior wants to control the pace but Pakkaaja is squirming around nicely.
Merker Junior cracks Pakkaaja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Merker Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Merker Junior is landing with some decent strikes but Pakkaaja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pakkaaja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Merker Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pakkaaja's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merker Junior looking to control but Pakkaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pakkaaja wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merker Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Merker Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakkaaja manages to avoid it.
Merker Junior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pakkaaja sprawls well initially but Merker Junior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merker Junior is looking to pass Pakkaaja's guard but actually Pakkaaja recovers to full guard.
Pakkaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merker Junior.
Pakkaaja is looking to stand up but Merker Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Merker Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merker Junior wants to control from the top but Pakkaaja keeps moving.
Merker Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pakkaaja wants to stand but Merker Junior is controlling the position.
Pakkaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merker Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but Merker Junior is having none of it.
Merker Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkaaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merker Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pakkaaja wants to clinch.
Merker Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pakkaaja's half guard.
Merker Junior is keen to just control but Pakkaaja is a slippery customer.
Merker Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merker Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pakkaaja keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pakkaaja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pakkaaja kicks Merker Junior off and gets back to his feet.
Merker Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pakkaaja pushes Merker Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Pakkaaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Merker Junior blocks it with crossed arms.
Merker Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pakkaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pakkaaja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Merker Junior blocks the elbow strike.
Merker Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pakkaaja smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merker Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakkaaja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pakkaaja wants it to stay on the feet.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but Merker Junior is having none of it.
Pakkaaja stuffs the takedown.
Pena Pakkaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up.
Pakkaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merker Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow strike.
Merker Junior dodges an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
Merker Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pakkaaja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Merker Junior is blocking nicely.
Merker Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pakkaaja closes the distance and clinches.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but Merker Junior blocks it.
Merker Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merker Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Merker Junior lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pakkaaja!
Merker Junior looking to secure an arm triangle but Pakkaaja defends it well.
Pakkaaja is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Merker Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
Merker Junior throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merker Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merker Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merker Junior!
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