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MLC 9: Rising Stars PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Szpaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Bodi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Bodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Szpaczynski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodi gets a double leg takedown into Szpaczynski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szpaczynski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Szpaczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bodi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szpaczynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bodi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bodi is looking to stand up but Szpaczynski won't let him.
Bodi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szpaczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szpaczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bodi throwing strikes from guard but Szpaczynski blocks nicely.
Bodi tries to free his leg and advance position but Szpaczynski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bodi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bodi tries to stand but Szpaczynski is controlling from the bottom.
Bodi throwing strikes from guard but Szpaczynski blocks nicely.
Bodi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szpaczynski is keeping the position for now.
Bodi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szpaczynski on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szpaczynski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bodi wanted to stand there but Szpaczynski had control of the position.
Szpaczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szpaczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bodi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bodi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szpaczynski is keeping the position for now.
Bodi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szpaczynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szpaczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bodi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Szpaczynski has a closed guard, preventing Bodi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bodi preventing the sweep.
Szpaczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bodi looking to sit in guard and control but Szpaczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bodi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bodi trying to strike off his back.
Bodi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Szpaczynski won't allow Bodi to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bodi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bodi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Szpaczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Bodi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bodi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szpaczynski as he avoids it easily.
Bodi lands a lovely overhand right.
Szpaczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bodi shoots in and drives through. Szpaczynski sprawls well.
Bodi moves into the clinch successfully.
Bodi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bodi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bodi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szpaczynski dodges an elbow strike from Bodi.
Bodi breaks the clinch.
Szpaczynski is breathing heavily.
Szpaczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Szpaczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodi is looking to slow Szpaczynski down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bodi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bodi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Bodi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bodi drives through and clinches with Szpaczynski against the cage.
Bodi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Szpaczynski. No joy for Bodi on that attempt.
Szpaczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bodi clinches with his opponent.
Bodi pulls guard effortlessly.
Bodi wants to stand and escape but Szpaczynski is having none of it.
Bodi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Szpaczynski wants to control from the top but Bodi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodi has Szpaczynski pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergio Bodi just wasn't active enough.
Szpaczynski closes the distance but Bodi moves to the side
and Bodi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bodi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bodi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bodi rushes Szpaczynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bodi closes the distance and clinches.
Bodi misses with a knee to the head.
Bodi is trying to drag Szpaczynski to the mat but Szpaczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodi lands a knee to the body.
Szpaczynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bodi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szpaczynski is defending well for now.
Bodi pulls guard effortlessly.
Bodi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bodi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szpaczynski is one step ahead there.
Szpaczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bodi is retaining full guard.
Bodi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szpaczynski is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szpaczynski thows a big elbow that misses.
Bodi wants to get back to his feet but Szpaczynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bodi working a defensive guard here.
Bodi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bodi, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szpaczynski trying to control but Bodi is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bodi shoots for a double leg takedown but Szpaczynski sprawls well. He's pushed Bodi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bodi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bodi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szpaczynski on his heels. He'll look to pass Szpaczynski's guard now, I'm sure.
Bodi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bodi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szpaczynski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bodi has managed to get both his arms back between Szpaczynski's legs - danger averted.
Bodi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szpaczynski is keeping the position for now.
Bodi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodi wants to control from the top but Szpaczynski keeps moving.
Szpaczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bodi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergio Bodi.
Bodi scores with a hook to the body. Szpaczynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bodi.
Bodi clinches up with Szpaczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Bodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bodi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szpaczynski blocks it with crossed arms.
Szpaczynski tries to score a body lock takedown but Bodi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodi crunches a lovely knee into Szpaczynski's ribcage.
Szpaczynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bodi pulls guard.
Bodi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bodi keeping moving, preventing Szpaczynski from controlling successfully.
Szpaczynski won't allow Bodi to get back to his feet.
Szpaczynski preventing the sweep.
Szpaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bodi wants to stand up but Szpaczynski is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Bodi.
Bodi connects with a single shot there.
Bodi throws a shot to the body.
Szpaczynski checks a leg kick.
Szpaczynski tries to keep at a distance but Bodi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bodi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szpaczynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bodi pinned against the cage. Bodi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergio Bodi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Szpaczynski.
Bodi has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodi misses with an elbow over the top.
Bodi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szpaczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szpaczynski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szpaczynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bodi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szpaczynski, pushing him back against the cage.
Bodi looking to throw knees to the head but Szpaczynski is blocking nicely.
Bodi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szpaczynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bodi.
Bodi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szpaczynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bodi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sergio Bodi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bodi pushes Szpaczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacek Szpaczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Bodi jumps guard and drags Szpaczynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Bodi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bodi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bodi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Holla If Ya Hear Me! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramirez wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Ramirez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Jones wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Ramirez is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Ramirez looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ramirez.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones can't escape the position.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Ramirez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramirez has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones looking to stall.
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ramirez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Jones looks to land a strike but Ramirez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
Jones stops Ramirez from standing up.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Robert Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Ramirez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Ramirez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Ramirez to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez prevents Jones from standing back up.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez passes to side control.
Ramirez has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ramirez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ramirez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes to the cage accompanied by Tres Delinquentes. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a body kick.
West looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Zapata misses with a double jab
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Zapata misses
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zapata misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zapata moves to clinch but West breaks away
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West tries to land a front kick but Zapata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zapata takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapata swings for the body but West moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a left to the body.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata misses with a body shot
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will West will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata misses with a left hand
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
Zapata moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Zapata misses
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from West.
Zapata throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Zapata misses
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice jab there from West.
Zapata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and West counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zapata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Will West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alejandro Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Zapata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Zapata misses
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zapata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zapata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zapata slips under a jab from West.
Zapata closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a leg kick.
Zapata avoids the head kick by West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Zapata misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapata misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zapata is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zapata with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a head kick.
Alejandro Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a body shot
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata misses with a shot to the body
letting West counter with a right hand.
West throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Zapata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Exterberra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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154 lbs
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160 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Exterberra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayato Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exterberra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aoki pushes Exterberra up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki drags the fight down to the ground.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Exterberra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exterberra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Exterberra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Exterberra just wasn't active enough.
Exterberra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Exterberra pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is trying to keep Exterberra in close.
Exterberra has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Exterberra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pushes down on Exterberra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aoki tries to control but Exterberra wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aoki is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Exterberra is in real trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggling to land strikes to the head as Exterberra covers up.
Aoki working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Exterberra is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Aoki has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Exterberra taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fitzroy Mayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayers's entrance music is The People by STS. A fine choice. Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music. Fitzroy Mayers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fitzroy Mayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry misses with a left hand
and Mayers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayers.
Mayers wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Perry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mayers cracks Perry with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayers throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Mayers looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
Mayers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mayers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayers tries to get out of the position.
Mayers wants to get back to full guard.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Perry is looking for a kimura here.
Mayers is defending against the submission attempts here by Perry.
Mayers wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mayers tries to buck Perry off but Perry takes his back!
Mayers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.
Mayers is really stuck here.
Mayers is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Perry on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mayers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Perry is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mayers with him. Mayers is trying to defend but Perry has an arm under the chin now! Mayers grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Perry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Shure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fire Your Guns. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Shure!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly jabs at Shure's body.
Kelly wants to slow Shure down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Shure moved out of range.
Shure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Shure counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shure stops Kelly from getting back to his feet.
Shure is trying for a kimura here. Kelly looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shure wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Shure!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Israel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pascal Lapointe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Israel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Israel misses with a straight right.
Israel cracks Lapointe with a good jab.
Lapointe with a poor takedown
enabling Israel to counter with a crisp jab.
Israel throws a hook but Lapointe avoids it easily.
Israel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapointe was well out of range. Poor timing from Israel.
Israel scores with a jab. Lapointe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Lapointe.
Lapointe throws a lazy uppercut
and Israel counters with a straight right hand.
Israel misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Israel throws a series of punches but Lapointe moves out of range.
Lapointe staying out of range there.
A low kick from Lapointe misses
and Israel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Israel looks to throw the jab but Lapointe is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lapointe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Israel.
Lapointe walks into a straight right hand from Israel.
Good exchange - Israel coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Israel counter with a right hand.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
and Israel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapointe moves away.
Dick Israel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapointe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Israel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Israel looks to land a left hand but Lapointe moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe shoots and misses
and Israel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
enabling Israel to counter with a crisp jab.
Israel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
and Israel counters with a straight right hand.
Lapointe slips under a jab from Israel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Israel.
Israel dips to his left and cracks Lapointe with an uppercut!
Lapointe blocks a jab.
Israel misses with a wild body shot.
Israel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt
letting Israel counter with a right hand.
Israel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Israel throws out a loose jab but Lapointe uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Israel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lapointe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Israel.
Lapointe ducks under a wild hook from Israel.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
and Israel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapointe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Israel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapointe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Israel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Israel scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lapointe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Israel scores with a jab.
Israel misses with a two punch combination.
Israel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Israel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lapointe doesn't seem phased though.
Israel looks to land a right hand but Lapointe moved out of range.
Lapointe moves away from the strike by Israel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel misses with an uppercut.
Lapointe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Israel connects with a leg kick. Lapointe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lapointe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Israel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapointe misses with an uppercut
and Israel counters with an outside leg kick.
Israel throws out a loose jab but Lapointe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapointe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Israel.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
enabling Israel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dick Israel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Israel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Israel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Israel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapointe is just out of range.
Lapointe has his takedown stuffed
and Israel counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Israel there.
Israel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Israel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lapointe swings widly with a right hand
and Lapointe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Israel connects with a crisp jab.
Israel moves away from the strike by Lapointe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Israel 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!
Israel tries to bum rush Lapointe with a series of wild strikes but Lapointe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lapointe ducks under a wild hook from Israel.
Lapointe misses with a left hand
and Lapointe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lapointe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Israel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapointe.
Israel throws a shot from downtown. Lapointe moves away and avoids it.
Lapointe with a poor takedown
enabling Israel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe tries for a takedown but Israel circles away easily
and Israel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lapointe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lapointe misses with a takedown
and Israel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lapointe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lapointe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Israel misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Israel.
Lapointe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Israel counters with a straight right hand.
Israel misses with a body punch
and Lapointe counters with a single leg into guard. Israel didn't expect that.
Lapointe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Israel wants to stand but Lapointe is controlling the position.
Israel is looking to stand back up but Lapointe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Israel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe wants to work for an arm triangle but Israel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapointe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Israel sees it coming and defends easily.
Pascal Lapointe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapointe trying to control from half guard but Israel is working away.
Lapointe wants to work for an arm triangle but Israel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Israel is trying to stand up here but Lapointe is controlling him well.
Lapointe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lapointe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Israel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Israel and Lapointe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Israel parries the strikes from Lapointe easily there. Lapointe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Israel to escape.
Dick Israel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Israel defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Israel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Israel 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Israel!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davonte Willis (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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22
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davonte Willis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Willis slips a jab from Tyler.
Some wild striking there from Tyler.
Willis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Willis lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Willis.
Willis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Willis lands a high kick!
Willis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Willis counters with a body kick.
Willis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Willis feints and then cracks Tyler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyler down.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyler is rocked!
Tyler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willis.
Willis connects with a leg kick. Tyler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Willis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis connects with a leg kick. Tyler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyler seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Willis tenderised Tyler's leg. Tyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Willis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Willis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyler's head.
Willis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willis connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Willis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Willis.
Willis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyler.
Willis throws a head kick that misses.
Willis throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis throws a head kick that half lands.
Willis is looking to slow Tyler down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a leg kick which misses Tyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyler tries to avoid it.
Willis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willis.
Tyler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Willis. That one must have hurt.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That kick from Willis tenderised Tyler's leg. Tyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willis can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davonte Willis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Willis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Willis saw that one coming.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Willis.
Willis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyler.
Willis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyler's calf.
Willis scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyler checks a leg kick.
Willis wants to slow Tyler down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis feints and then cracks Tyler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyler down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis throws a head kick that Tyler semi-blocks.
Crunch! Willis slams his shin into Tyler's torso.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyler.
Willis connects with a solid leg kick.
Willis throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Willis lands a brutal head kick. Tyler looks out on his feet and Willis throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Davonte Willis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klerk comes to the cage accompanied by Get ready to TAP Aoki!. Ivan Klerk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Klerk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klerk 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.
Klerk drops back looking for a leg! Hebert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hebert manages to kick Klerk off! Klerk jumps back into Hebert's guard.
Klerk throwing strikes from guard but Hebert blocks nicely.
Klerk 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.
Klerk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klerk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hebert is retaining full guard.
Klerk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klerk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hebert holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hebert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klerk trying to control but Hebert is working from the bottom.
Klerk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klerk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klerk drops back looking for a leg! Hebert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hebert manages to kick Klerk off! Klerk jumps back into Hebert's guard.
Klerk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klerk stands and throws Hebert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klerk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klerk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hebert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klerk wants to control but Hebert is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klerk throws an elbow but Hebert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Klerk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Klerk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Klerk advances nicely into full mount.
Klerk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert blocking the ground and pound.
Klerk is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Klerk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klerk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klerk working the ground and pound but Hebert is defending the strikes.
Klerk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hebert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klerk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hebert, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Klerk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Hebert catches Klerk right on the button with a cross.
Klerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klerk moves out of range of the body kick from Hebert.
Klerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert throws a series of punches but Klerk avoids them all with ease.
Hebert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hebert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klerk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Klerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klerk blocks a head kick by Hebert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert misses with a head kick.
Klerk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hebert.
Hebert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hebert tries to clinch up
and Klerk counters with a takedown into side control.
Klerk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hebert is trying to escape and Klerk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hebert is forced to tap! Nice work there by Klerk! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Klerk!
Ivan Klerk is the new lightweight champion!
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