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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is alestorm- wenches n' mead. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Justin Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Roberts lands a head kick!
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justin Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Smith.
Roberts clinches with his opponent.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Roberts.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith blocks a head kick by Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justin Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberts!
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts has given up his back here. Will Smith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Nolan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Roberts's guard.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Roberts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nolan Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikely Deeneero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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280 lbs
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245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikely Deeneero!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeneero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suckerpunch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeneero. Suckerpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeneero throws a shot from downtown. Suckerpunch moves away and avoids it.
Suckerpunch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deeneero wants to control but Suckerpunch is keeping busy.
Suckerpunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeneero wants to improve his position but Suckerpunch is controlling well.
Suckerpunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeneero is looking to improve his position.
Deeneero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suckerpunch.
Deeneero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deeneero.
Suckerpunch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deeneero is proving hard to escape from.
Deeneero trying to keep a closed guard but Suckerpunch is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeneero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suckerpunch looking to pass the guard.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeneero working a defensive guard here.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deeneero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suckerpunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deeneero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suckerpunch is one step ahead there.
Deeneero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suckerpunch defends it easily.
Suckerpunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch preventing the sweep.
Suckerpunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suckerpunch throwing strikes but missing.
Deeneero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suckerpunch's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deeneero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suckerpunch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deeneero has Suckerpunch in his guard.
Suckerpunch wants to pass the guard but Deeneero is keeping the position.
Deeneero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suckerpunch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is working Deeneero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suckerpunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeneero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suckerpunch has managed to get both his arms back between Deeneero's legs - danger averted.
Suckerpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeneero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suckerpunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deeneero keeping moving, preventing Suckerpunch from controlling successfully.
Deeneero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deeneero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deeneero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suckerpunch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeneero is looking to take a break and control but Suckerpunch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suckerpunch trying to control from the bottom.
Suckerpunch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suckerpunch has his takedown stuffed
so Deeneero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Deeneero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suckerpunch dives on top into guard.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch throwing strikes but missing.
Suckerpunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deeneero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deeneero is working for a kimura but Suckerpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnny Suckerpunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suckerpunch tries to roll over but Deeneero keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeneero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deeneero is looking to stall here but Suckerpunch recovers full guard.
Suckerpunch keeping moving, preventing Deeneero from controlling successfully.
Deeneero chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeneero advances to half guard.
Deeneero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deeneero tries to pass to full mount but Suckerpunch defends it.
Suckerpunch actively working from the bottom here.
Deeneero trying to advance position but Suckerpunch counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch looking to control but Deeneero passes into half guard.
Deeneero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Deeneero with a couple of short strikes.
Deeneero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deeneero is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suckerpunch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suckerpunch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deeneero looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeneero, not yet.
Suckerpunch throws a big right hand that misses.
Deeneero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suckerpunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Deeneero 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.
Suckerpunch has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Deeneero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Suckerpunch is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Deeneero pulls down on the head and he's put Suckerpunch to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spikely Deeneero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
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277 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Lisser tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lisser's guard now.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Lisser's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lisser has Gabriel pulled in close to control his posture.
Lisser is working an open guard so Gabriel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gabriel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lisser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gabriel won't be happy with that.
Lisser thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser cracks Gabriel with a big elbow.
Lisser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Lisser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lisser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working.
Gabriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lisser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser controlling the action here.
Lisser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabriel!
Lisser in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lisser swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gabriel is now in Lisser's guard. A big mistake from Lisser there, giving up the dominant position!
Gabriel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gabriel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser wants to sweep here but Gabriel controlling him for the moment.
Lisser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gabriel is looking to control Lisser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gabriel avoid being mounted?
Lisser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lisser wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lisser wants to free his trapped foot but Gabriel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Lisser wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lisser.
Gabriel looking to control.
Lisser trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lisser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lisser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lisser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisser forces his way into half guard.
Matt Lisser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lisser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lisser working Gabriel over with strikes.
Lisser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gabriel tries to get to full guard but Lisser has control of the leg.
Lisser is nestled in close to Gabriel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gabriel trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser misses with a head shot. Gabriel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lisser controls the pace.
Lisser throwing strikes but missing.
Lisser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gabriel looking to control but Lisser passes into half guard.
Lisser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser working over Gabriel with some ground and pound. Gabriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisser takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lisser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabriel's head.
Lisser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lisser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lisser is working away from the top position though.
Lisser throwing shots but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Lisser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel wants to control but Lisser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lisser.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lisser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gabriel gets back to full guard.
Lisser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lisser trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lisser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lisser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabriel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lisser postures up.
Lisser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lisser lands a couple of digs.
Lisser tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Gabriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Lisser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lisser's guard.
Gabriel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lisser pulls Gabriel in close to prevent any damage.
Lisser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juan Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lisser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gabriel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lisser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lisser trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Lisser throws and elbow that misses. Gabriel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by Gabriel!
Gabriel wants to stand and escape but instead Lisser has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lisser 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lisser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Lisser is proving a slippery customer.
Lisser working some strikes from top position.
Lisser stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.
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.
Gabriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
Matt Lisser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lisser 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.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Lisser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lisser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser looking to sit in guard and control but Gabriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lisser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lisser, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lisser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Verdune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdune comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Verdune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verdune counters with a straight right hand.
Hemmer defending well as Verdune loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Verdune does no damage.
Hemmer tried to score with a low kick but Verdune checks it.
Hemmer closes the distance and pushes Verdune back into the cage.
Verdune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hemmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdune landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sig Hemmer has been cut.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune landing knees to the body.
Verdune lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verdune landing knees to the head.
Verdune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hemmer looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verdune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verdune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdune lands a knee to the body.
Verdune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemmer backwards.
Nice elbow from Verdune.
Verdune scores a nice knee to the body.
Verdune lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hemmer takes a shot to the head.
Verdune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hemmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verdune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verdune lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verdune scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdune connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hemmer's face.
Verdune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Verdune misses with a knee to the head.
Verdune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Verdune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Verdune unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Verdune is working Hemmer over against the cage.
Verdune cracks Hemmer with a nice body shot.
Verdune trying to land knees to the body.
Verdune is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Verdune.
Verdune lands a hook that snaps the head of Hemmer backwards.
Verdune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hemmer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Verdune working Hemmer over with knees to the body.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Hemmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verdune clinches.
Hemmer is trying to break the clinch but Verdune has him pressed against the cage.
Verdune lands with a right to the head.
Verdune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdune trying to land knees to the body.
Verdune throws a head punch that misses.
Hemmer being controlled against the cage.
Verdune misses with a knee strike.
Hemmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verdune lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemmer.
Verdune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Verdune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hemmer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Verdune pushes Hemmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hemmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Hemmer avoids the elbow strike from Verdune, against the cage.
Verdune wants to stall.
Verdune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmer's efforts to push away.
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.
Verdune misses with some punches.
Hemmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hemmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Verdune lands with a light punch inside.
Verdune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verdune misses with a knee strike.
Hemmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verdune has him pressed against the cage.
Hemmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verdune has managed to clinch.
Verdune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verdune misses with a knee strike.
Verdune pushes Hemmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verdune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Verdune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sig Hemmer's cut.
That's time! Verdune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hemmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hemmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Verdune moves into the clinch.
Hemmer misses with the head strike.
Verdune is pushing Hemmer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Verdune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verdune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verdune tries to land a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks with his arms.
Verdune scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdune trying to land knees to the body.
Amir Verdune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hemmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verdune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verdune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hemmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmer tries to break the clinch but Verdune is controlling the position.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune lands with a short shot to the head.
Hemmer is trying to break free.
Hemmer is trying to force a seperation but Verdune has the dominant position.
Verdune misses with a knee to the head.
Verdune trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verdune throws an elbow that misses.
Hemmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Verdune.
Hemmer manages to break the clinch.
Hemmer throws a leg kick
and Verdune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hemmer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Verdune counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verdune has Hemmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Verdune wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdune tries to land a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks with his arms.
Hemmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verdune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hemmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Verdune.
Verdune misses with a knee to the head.
Hemmer tries to circle away but Verdune has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Verdune.
Verdune misses with a knee strike.
Hemmer takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Hemmer fails to land.
Verdune scores a nice knee to the body.
Verdune misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hemmer can't break the clinch.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdune keeps control of Hemmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verdune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verdune lands a knee to the head.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Verdune trying to control the position but instead, Hemmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Verdune into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verdune.
Hemmer misses with the head strike.
Hemmer is trying to break free.
Verdune looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Verdune would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Verdune throws knees to the body.
Verdune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verdune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verdune leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Verdune throws knees to the body.
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.
Hemmer can't break the clinch.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmer is trying to break the clinch but Verdune is controlling him.
Hemmer is trying to break the clinch but Verdune has him pressed against the cage.
Verdune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmer can do to turn this around?
Hemmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hemmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hemmer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hemmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Verdune won't allow it.
Hemmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verdune ducks under a wild hook from Hemmer.
Amir Verdune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Verdune counters with a three punch combo that has Hemmer backing up. Hemmer nods at Verdune to acknowledge the strikes.
Verdune shoots in but Hemmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Verdune dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sig Hemmer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hemmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verdune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verdune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hemmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verdune.
Hemmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdune gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Verdune.
Verdune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hemmer is trying to break free.
Verdune tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmer gets tackled into the cage by Verdune. Verdune maintains the clinch.
Verdune misses with a knee to the head.
Verdune has Hemmer pressed against the cage, preventing Hemmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hemmer tries to pull guard but Verdune holds him up against the cage and eventually Hemmer drops back down to his feet.
Verdune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune tries to throw a body punch but Hemmer avoids it by throwing Verdune back against the cage.
Verdune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verdune has closed the distance and engaged Hemmer in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Verdune - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verdune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hemmer backwards.
Verdune lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Verdune lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer can't break the clinch.
Verdune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
Hemmer breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hemmer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Verdune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Verdune - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hemmer tries to throw a body punch but Verdune avoids it by throwing Hemmer back against the cage.
Verdune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hemmer is trying to force a seperation but Verdune has the dominant position.
Verdune tries a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks it.
Hemmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verdune closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdune misses with a knee strike.
Verdune tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Verdune working Hemmer over with knees to the body.
Hemmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verdune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Verdune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Verdune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hemmer blocks a body shot from Verdune.
Verdune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verdune digs a right hand underneath Hemmer's ribcage. Hemmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hemmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verdune trying to land knees to the body.
Hemmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verdune has him pressed against the cage.
Hemmer tries to circle away but Verdune has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Verdune tries a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks it.
Hemmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hemmer wants to break free but Verdune has control.
Hemmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verdunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verdune clinches up against the cage.
Sig Hemmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verdune with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hemmer managing to block the knees to the body from Verdune.
Verdune tries a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks it.
Hemmer is trying to push Verdune away but Verdune has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verdune effectively controlling the action here.
Hemmer tries to pull guard but Verdune won't allow it.
Hemmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verdune backwards.
Verdune trying to control the position but instead, Hemmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Verdune into the cage.
Verdune working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Verdune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verdune has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Verdune!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying st piere's choice of entrance music: metalica nothing else.. . George st piere has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George st piere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Antonio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antonio wants to get back to his feet but st piere is holding on tight.
st piere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antonio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antonio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as st piere is looking to escape.
st piere taking shots to the head.
Antonio throwing strikes here but st piere is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Antonio wants to control the pace but st piere is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio landing strikes from the mount and st piere is in trouble!
Antonio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for st piere because Antonio loaded up on that one.
Antonio looking to control but st piere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antonio throwing strikes here but st piere is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
st piere defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Antonio.
Antonio wants to finish this one by submission but st piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Antonio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Antonio landing strikes from the mount and st piere is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Antonio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Antonio 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.
Antonio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as st piere is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio moves to back control.
Antonio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. st piere is defending well though. Antonio let's go of the attempt for now.
Antonio misses with a punch to the head.
st piere is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Antonio off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at st piere as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Antonio!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Antonio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. st piere is defending well though. Antonio let's go of the attempt for now.
Antonio trying to control momentarily.
st piere looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonio thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Antonio looking to hold on to the position here but st piere rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le Grand Antonio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Antonio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antonio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Antonio throwing strikes but st piere manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Antonio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on st piere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
st piere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antonio sees it coming and defends easily.
Antonio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
st piere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Antonio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Antonio has his hands clasped together around st piere's back. He's all about the action.
st piere is breathing heavily.
Antonio gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for st piere!
Antonio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of st piere's face.
Antonio looking to control but st piere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antonio is really struggling to control st piere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Antonio dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio wants to finish this one by submission but st piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Antonio.
Antonio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Antonio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Antonio.
st piere taking shots to the head.
Antonio with good strikes from the mount here!
st piere avoids a series of strikes thrown by Antonio.
Antonio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that st piere can do to turn this around?
st piere taking shots to the head.
Antonio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. st piere can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Antonio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but st piere is surviving well by controlling Antonio's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio looking to control but st piere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le Grand Antonio 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!
st piere fails with the takedown
and Antonio counters with a nice body shot.
st piere tries to sprawl but Antonio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Antonio wants to lay and pray for a moment but st piere keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
st piere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antonio.
Antonio is trying to control. st piere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Antonio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
st piere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antonio is trying to control. st piere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Antonio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! st piere could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Antonio has cracked it and st piere is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Antonio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Le Grand Antonio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Vesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Gillette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Vesque!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillette thows a leg kick but Vesque checks it
and Vesque counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vesque misses with a right hand
and Gillette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gillette misses with a lunging right hand
and Gillette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gillette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vesque counters with a two punch combo.
Gillette misses with a lunging right hand
and Vesque counters with a nice right hand that sends Gillette toppling to the canvas! Gillette scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vesque finish him?!
Gillette is rocked!
It looks like Jacques Gillette has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Gillette is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gillette is breathing heavily.
Gillette circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Vesque. Gillette falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Vesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rene Vesque!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Leloup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastien Roy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Leloup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastien Roy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leloup tried to score with a low kick but Roy checks it.
Leloup throws a front kick aimed at Roy's knee but Roy avoids it well.
Leloup checks a low kick from Roy.
Roy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leloup counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roy thinking.
Leloup throws a leg kick that misses.
Leloup lands a left and a right that send Roy crashing to the mat, dazed. Leloup thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Sebastien Roy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy tries for a takedown but Leloup circles away easily
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leloup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Sebastien Roy's cut even more.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt
and Leloup counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Roy badly! He tries to strike back but Leloup puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Roy out cold! Oh man, Roy will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Leloup!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waste My Hate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viko Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes.
It looks like Viko Maafala has been cut.
Tepes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maafala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tepes's guard now.
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!
Maafala passes into half guard.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Tepes is having none of it.
Tepes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maafala.
Maafala 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.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes is looking to improve his position.
Maafala is keen to just control but Tepes is a slippery customer.
Maafala throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
Maafala throws a strike but Tepes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tepes 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maafala slips nicely into half guard.
Tepes actively working from the bottom here.
Maafala is trying to control. Tepes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Tepes is trying to stand up here but Maafala is controlling him well.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala is keen to just control but Tepes is a slippery customer.
Maafala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maafala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maafala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maafala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes is trying to maintain the position but Maafala is very close to passing his half guard.
Tepes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maafala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maafala wants to pass to mount but Tepes is defending the position.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maafala uses his free foot to push down on Tepes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tepes.
Maafala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Tepes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tepes wants to control but Maafala is having none of it.
Maafala landing strikes from the mount.
Maafala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maafala tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tepes is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maafala working Tepes over with strikes here.
Maafala landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viko Maafala'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.
Maafala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tepes's half guard.
Maafala trying to advance position but Tepes counters by regaining guard.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viko Maafala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maafala defends well.
Tepes keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tepes being controlled here, momentarily.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maafala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maafala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maafala advances to half guard.
Maafala seems to be working for a kimura but Tepes defends the submission attempt.
Maafala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Tepes dodges it nicely.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maafala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maafala throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
Maafala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tepes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maafala.
Maafala has gone for a leg lock! Tepes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maafala's guard.
Tepes stops Maafala from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tepes throws a strike but Maafala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maafala trying to control but Tepes is working from the bottom.
Maafala controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viko Maafala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maafala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maafala takes a step back to recover.
Tepes throws a head kick but Maafala moves out of range.
Tepes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes thows a leg kick but Maafala checks it
and Maafala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maafala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maafala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maafala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tepes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tepes has escaped and now he's on top!
Tepes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vlad Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maafala is working an open guard so Tepes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick by Tepes misses
and Maafala counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maafala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maafala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maafala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maafala tries to score with some ground and pound. Tepes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Tepes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Viko Maafala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maafala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes keeps working.
Maafala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tepes taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maafala working the ground and pound but Tepes is defending the strikes.
Maafala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes keeps working.
Maafala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tepes is not content to let Maafala control the position.
Maafala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maafala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viko Maafala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maafala, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viko Maafala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vasyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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288 lbs
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28
254 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vasyanovich!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasyanovich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasyanovich lands strikes from half guard.
Vasyanovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasyanovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vasyanovich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vasyanovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
Vasyanovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cross has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vasyanovich. Oh but Cross has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vasyanovich goes limp - he's gone! Cross jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tone Cross!
Tone Cross retains his heavyweight title!
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