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EEC 134 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseao Wandinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (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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176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseao Wandinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandinho has his takedown stuffed
and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wandinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Wandinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
Wandinho trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wandinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Wandinho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wandinho manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Wandinho's guard.
Wandinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wandinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Wandinho, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Pierre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wandinho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! St Pierre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wandinho pulls down on the head and he's put St Pierre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joseao Wandinho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karch Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Karch Griffin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karch Griffin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karch Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larsen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Larsen taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin swings around for an armbar but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griffin's guard.
Larsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larsen wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin trying to control the action but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
Griffin is working to tighten is grip on Larsen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Larsen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Griffin is really squeezing tight and eventually Larsen passes out! Griffin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Karch Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adalberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Legus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes to the cage accompanied by Ricardo Rodriguez introducing Del Rio . Andrew Legus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adalberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Legus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legus wants to clinch
and Del Rio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Rio.
Legus working a defensive guard here.
Legus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.
Legus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rio is one step ahead there.
Del Rio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legus wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it.
Del Rio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legus is trying to control the position but Del Rio postures up.
Del Rio stopping the sweep attempt from Legus.
Del Rio is working Legus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Del Rio won't allow Legus to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legus is looking to stand up but Del Rio isn't so interested in that idea.
Del Rio passes into half guard.
Del Rio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legus's head.
Del Rio trying to mount his opponent but Legus defends it.
Legus is trying to stand.
Del Rio moves into full mount! Legus won't be happy about that!
Del Rio 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.
Del Rio lands a heavy elbow.
Del Rio landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Del Rio.
Del Rio with shots to the head and body - Legus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legus is rocked!
It looks like Andrew Legus has been cut.
Del Rio drops a big elbow. That's hurt Legus! More shots from Del Rio and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adalberto Del Rio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josepe Poutine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vascoo Gamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josepe Poutine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vascoo Gamaa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamaa tries to clinch but Poutine is having none of it.
Gamaa has Poutine up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamaa obliges.
Poutine is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poutine's face.
Gamaa landing knees to the head.
It looks like Josepe Poutine has been cut.
Gamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gamaa landing knees to the body.
Gamaa with a knee to the head.
Gamaa has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Poutine goes down! Gamaa pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Poutine is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gamaa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Poutine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutine seems to have got his legs back now.
Gamaa decides to stand back up.
Poutine swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamaa clinches up with Poutine and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamaa scores with a knee to the head.
Gamaa landing knees to the head.
Poutine takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Gamaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poutine's defenses.
Gamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gamaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamaa landing knees to the head.
Gamaa lands a knee to the head.
Gamaa lands an elbow inside.
Gamaa landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poutine's face.
Gamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poutine's defenses.
Gamaa landing knees to the head.
Gamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamaa lands an elbow inside that Poutine shrugs off.
Gamaa lands an elbow that stopped Poutine in his tracks for a moment.
Gamaa lands a nice elbow.
Gamaa landing knees to the head.
Gamaa landing knees to the body.
Gamaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamaa connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Gamaa.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamaa lands an elbow just above Poutine 's eye.
Gamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamaa lands an elbow that stopped Poutine in his tracks for a moment.
Gamaa lands a knee to the head.
Gamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poutine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gamaa tries to clinch there but Poutine circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vascoo Gamaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josepe Poutine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poutine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poutine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamaa wants to clinch up but Poutine keeps it at a distance.
Poutine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Poutine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Poutine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poutine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamaa tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poutine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamaa sprawls well. Gamaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poutine gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamaa closes the distance and clinches.
Gamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poutine's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poutine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poutine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poutine takes an elbow to the temple.
Vascoo Gamaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gamaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poutine's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poutine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Gamaa.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamaa lands an elbow just above Poutine 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Gamaa lands a big elbow that drops Poutine! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Poutine is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vascoo Gamaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayton swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Dayton ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.
Watson dips to his left and cracks Dayton with an uppercut!
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
Watson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dayton is defended easily by Watson.
Dayton has his takedown stuffed
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayton swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Dayton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dayton.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dayton's head backwards.
Watson takes the fight into the clinch.
Watson lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Watson.
Watson stalls.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dayton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dayton looks gassed!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Watson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Watson doesn't have the hooks in and Dayton manages to turn into his guard.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Dayton trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mason Watson.
Dayton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dayton's head.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dayton is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dayton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
Watson tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton controlling from the full mount.
Watson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dayton looking to secure an arm triangle but Watson defends it well.
Watson tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Watson prevents Dayton from taking his back.
Dayton trying to control but Watson is having none of it.
Dayton looking to secure an arm triangle but Watson defends it well.
Dayton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayton trying to control but Watson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watson drives through and clinches with Dayton against the cage.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson smiles and moves away.
Dayton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dayton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson instigates a clinch.
Dayton takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jack Dayton has been cut.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson lands a body shot.
Watson lands a damaging elbow.
Watson lands a body shot.
Dayton is breathing heavily.
Dayton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is stalling here.
Watson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayton drops back down to his feet.
Mason Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dayton.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson works on Dayton's body with a couple of short punches.
Watson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watson controlling the action here for a moment.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Dayton's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson slows down the pace here.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watson.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson smiles and moves away.
Dayton looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson pushes Dayton up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
A body shot lands from Watson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Dayton's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Watson.
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Watson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Watson.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Watson.
Watson is working Dayton over against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Watson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
Watson stalling.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dayton's defenses.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson is working Dayton over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson lands an elbow just above Dayton 's eye.
Watson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Watson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dayton jumps guard but Watson stands there with Dayton around his waist. Dayton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Watson on the inside.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason Watson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Watson - that landed with a thud.
Watson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watson lands a body shot.
Watson is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watson lands a body punch.
Watson pushes Dayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dayton being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
Watson pushes Dayton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Watson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
Watson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Dayton's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dayton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson lands an elbow inside that Dayton shrugs off.
Good body shot from Watson.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayton drops back down to his feet.
Dayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayton's efforts to push away.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson lands with a light punch inside.
Dayton jumps guard but Watson stands there with Dayton around his waist. Dayton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dayton's defenses.
Dayton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Watson works on Dayton's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson stalling.
Watson works on Dayton's body with a couple of short punches.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Watson as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayton avoids it.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson stalling in the clinch.
Dayton avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Watson won't allow it.
Mason Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dayton.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Watson as the two fighters clinch.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Watson pushes Dayton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watson lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Watson.
Watson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Watson as the two fighters clinch.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Watson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Dayton is rocked!
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson pushes Dayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Watson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Watson is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dayton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayton.
Come on Watson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Dayton stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
Watson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Watson lands an elbow just above Dayton 's eye.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayton avoids it.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Watson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayton is defending well for now.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Watson cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson lands a body punch.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Watson avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Dayton's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dayton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Watson lands a right hand.
Watson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Watson.
A body shot lands from Watson.
Watson is pushing Dayton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayton stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
Dayton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Watson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozo Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks's entrance music is Viva Las Vegas by Dead Kennedys. A fine choice. Jozo Martini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jozo Martini!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks misses with a hook
and Martini counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bobby Sparks has been cut.
Sparks wants to clinch
enabling Martini to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Martini circles away.
Sparks throws a hook but Martini blocks it.
Bobby Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martini slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Sparks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martini gets caught flat footed, as Sparks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks 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.
Sparks is fighting to break Martini's control of his arms but Martini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Martini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Sparks.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martini lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martini's half guard.
Martini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks working Martini over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparks lands a nice short elbow.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Martini is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparks is working away from the top position though.
Sparks trying to control the action but Martini is working from the bottom.
Sparks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks slips a nice elbow through Martini's hands, connecting with Martini's forehead.
Sparks trying to mount his opponent but Martini defends it.
Sparks throwing shots but Martini is blocking nicely.
Martini wants to improve his position but Sparks is controlling well.
Sparks is pressing down on Martini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martini is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sparks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sparks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparks misses with a takedown
and Martini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Martini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparks scores with a takedown into Martini's guard.
Sparks cracks Martini with a solid left hand.
Martini pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Martini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobby Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparks stops Martini from standing up.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now.
Martini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparks is working Martini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Martini keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looking to sit in guard and control but Martini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martini is looking to stand up but Sparks won't let him.
Sparks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martini preventing the sweep.
Martini has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparks is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martini pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Martini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Martini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sparks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sparks's cut.
That's time! Sparks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martini lands a jab to the head.
Sparks misses with a takedown
and Martini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparks throws a right hand that misses
and Martini counters with a nice uppercut.
Martini keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Sparks misses
and Martini counters with a straight right hand.
Sparks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini swinging wildly here.
Martini gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Martini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martini is trying to drag Sparks to the mat but Sparks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martini tries for a takedown but Sparks manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini tries to break free but Sparks pushes him back against the cage.
Martini can't get the takedown.
Sparks is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Martini can't fight it off and eventually Sparks manages to take the fight to the floor. Martini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparks stopping the sweep attempt from Martini.
Martini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparks manages to get himself to full guard.
Martini wanted to stand there but Sparks had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini stands up and waves to Sparks to follow him.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt.
Martini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparks is in Martini's guard.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
Jozo Martini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martini keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
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 Bobby Sparks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ortiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Leon Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hopkins!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ortiz prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ortiz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hopkins in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hopkins to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix has chosen Locust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rey Mysterio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dutch Matrix's chin.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rey Mysterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mysterio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mysterio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mysterio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matrix counters with a stiff right hand.
Mysterio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rey Mysterio has been cut.
Mysterio tries for a takedown but Matrix circles away easily
and Matrix counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mysterio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matrix swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mysterio tries for a takedown but Matrix circles away easily
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matrix but Matrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matrix leaves Mysterio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mysterio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mysterio walks into a straight right hand from Matrix.
Mysterio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Mysterio's head.
Mysterio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matrix moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio blocks a body shot from Matrix.
Matrix misses with the head strike.
Matrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix lands a shoulder strike.
Matrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mysterio.
Mysterio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matrix prevents it.
Mysterio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matrix lands with a right to the head.
Matrix breaks the clinch.
Matrix jabs Mysterio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
Mysterio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mysterio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio misses with a takedown attempt - Matrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mysterio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Mysterio has Matrix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matrix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mysterio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matrix scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Matrix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mysterio up against the cage.
Matrix gets through Mysterio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matrix.
Matrix breaks the clinch.
Matrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mysterio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mysterio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Mysterio circles away.
Mysterio circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rey Mysterio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mysterio fails with a takedown attempt.
Matrix wants to clinch up but Mysterio keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mysterio.
Matrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Mysterio. Mysterio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mysterio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matrix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matrix wants it to stay on the feet.
Mysterio looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mysterio misses with a takedown
and Matrix counters with a stiff right hand.
Matrix tries to clinch there but Mysterio circles away.
Dutch Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mysterio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrix defends it nicely.
Matrix tries to clinch but Mysterio moves out of range.
Mysterio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mysterio shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrix sprawls well. He's pushed Mysterio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matrix lands a right hook to the body.
Matrix throws a nice looking combination but Mysterio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matrix swinging wildly here.
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense.
Dutch Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rey Mysterio's cut is getting worse.
Matrix is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Mysterio like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Mysterio from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Matrix!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon comes to the cage accompanied by Gros jambon. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lars De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot lands a head kick!
Vachon dives in and grabs De Groot's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Groot pushes down on Vachon's head and hops out.
De Groot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Groot avoids a kick to the body.
De Groot throws a nice head kick!
Vachon misses with a takedown attempt - De Groot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Groot throws a head kick but Vachon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Vachon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vachon walks into a straight right hand from De Groot.
De Groot gets a clinch.
De Groot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Groot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vachon shoots in for a double leg but De Groot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Dog Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vachon avoids the head kick by De Groot.
Vachon looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groot is just out of range.
De Groot connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a low kick as Vachon jumps back.
Vachon gets tackled into the cage by De Groot. De Groot maintains the clinch.
De Groot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vachons head.
De Groot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vachon or not.
De Groot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Groot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vachon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lars De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Groot as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left and a right from De Groot both land. Nice combination.
Vachon shoots in looking for a takedown. De Groot tries to sprawl out of it but Vachon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Groot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Groot misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars De Groot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body. Vachon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Groot throws a right hand that Vachon ducks under and follows up with a left that Vachon also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Groot, right into the meat.
Vachon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Groot avoids it really well and circles away.
De Groot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot lands a high kick!
De Groot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vachon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Groot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vachon is rocked!
Vachon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Groot swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Dog Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vachon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
De Groot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vachon.
Vachon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Groot avoids a kick to the body.
De Groot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vachon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot looks to land a combination but Vachon avoids it well.
De Groot rushes Vachon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Groot slowing the pace effectively.
Vachon prevents a body shot from De Groot.
De Groot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Mad Dog Vachon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Groot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vachon counters with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Vachon or perhaps it was just good defense by De Groot which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groot.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Groot but De Groot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vachon slips a jab and a cross from De Groot.
Vachon clinches up with De Groot and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars De Groot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
De Groot misses with a head kick.
De Groot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vachon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vachon with a poor takedown
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vachon shoots in but no luck this time.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Groot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lars De Groot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Vachon walks into a straight right hand from De Groot.
De Groot throws a lazy head kick
and Vachon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vachon.
Vachon throwing strikes from guard but De Groot blocks nicely.
De Groot pulls Vachon in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon looking to pass the guard.
De Groot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Groot can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Groot has control of Vachon's left arm, preventing Vachon from doing any damage.
Lars De Groot has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Groot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vachon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Dog Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Lars De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Groot feints and then cracks Vachon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vachon down.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mad Dog Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Groot tries to bum rush Vachon with a series of wild strikes but Vachon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vachon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Groot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Groot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Groot throws a head kick that Vachon semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groot throws a head kick but Vachon moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars De Groot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Groot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars De Groot!
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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 Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocherlakota throws a series of strikes that have Antonio backpedaling.
Kocherlakota throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Le Grand Antonio has been cut.
Kocherlakota lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocherlakota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antonio throws a head kick but Kocherlakota moves out of range.
No joy there for Kocherlakota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kocherlakota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kocherlakota looks to land a combination but Antonio avoids it well.
Kocherlakota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kocherlakota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antonio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota slaps away a takedown attempt from Antonio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kocherlakota lands a nice hook to Antonio's body. Antonio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherlakota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio avoids them all with ease.
Antonio slips a jab from Kocherlakota.
Ignacio Kocherlakota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kocherlakota misses with a few strikes there.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown but Kocherlakota shows good takedown defense.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Kocherlakota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kocherlakota misses with a wild combination.
Kocherlakota misses with a straight right.
Kocherlakota thuds a left hand into Antonio's body.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio misses with a hook.
Kocherlakota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Antonio is out of range and Kocherlakota settles back down.
Kocherlakota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antonio on the side of the head.
Kocherlakota swinging wildly here.
Antonio shoots in for a double leg but Kocherlakota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Grand Antonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Kocherlakota both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kocherlakota!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kocherlakota is working to get back to half guard.
Kocherlakota wants to control but Antonio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kocherlakota is now in Antonio's guard. A big mistake from Antonio there, giving up the dominant position!
Kocherlakota trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kocherlakota controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kocherlakota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antonio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kocherlakota has managed to get both his arms back between Antonio's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antonio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kocherlakota has managed to get both his arms back between Antonio's legs - danger averted.
Antonio looking for a guillotine here but Kocherlakota defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio controls Kocherlakota momentarily but Kocherlakota frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antonio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kocherlakota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kocherlakota 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.
Kocherlakota tries to free his leg and advance position but Antonio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kocherlakota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Le Grand Antonio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kocherlakota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kocherlakota throws a right and a left that Antonio avoids nicely.
Kocherlakota lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocherlakota feints a jab promting Antonio to slip. Kocherlakota then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Antonio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ignacio Kocherlakota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kocherlakota sprawls well. Kocherlakota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Antonio gets slowly back to his feet.
Kocherlakota lands a left and a right that send Antonio crashing to the mat, dazed. Kocherlakota thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Antonio is rocked!
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!
Kocherlakota lands the left hand.
Kocherlakota connects with a single shot there.
Kocherlakota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Antonio momentarily.
Oh Antonio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocherlakota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antonio seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kocherlakota finds it's way through Antonio's defenses.
Kocherlakota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kocherlakota stuffs the takedown attempt from Antonio. Antonio gets slowly back to his feet.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kocherlakota misses with the combination.
Antonio misses with a head kick.
Kocherlakota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kocherlakota misses the jab.
Kocherlakota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kocherlakota. Those never looked like landing.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio moves out of range.
Le Grand Antonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Antonio slips a jab and a cross from Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota throws a lazy uppercut
and Antonio counters with a single leg into guard. Kocherlakota didn't expect that.
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!
Kocherlakota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antonio won't allow Kocherlakota to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antonio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kocherlakota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kocherlakota 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.
Kocherlakota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kocherlakota keeping full guard, as Antonio tries to pass.
Kocherlakota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kocherlakota blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kocherlakota defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Grand Antonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kocherlakota looks to land a combination but Antonio avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kocherlakota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Le Grand Antonio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Antonio misses with a head kick.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Antonio avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Antonio's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocherlakota. That snapped Antonio's head back.
Kocherlakota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antonio has time to react.
Kocherlakota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocherlakota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocherlakota wobbles Antonio with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kocherlakota dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Antonio to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ignacio Kocherlakota!
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