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We are the Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the cage accompanied by Judith . Rizzo has chosen . as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo clobbers Kayo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kayo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rizzo. Rizzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kayo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kayo throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Kayo throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Kayo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kayo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kayo throws a right hand that misses
and Kayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kayo scores with a shot to the body.
Mauricio Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayo throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Kayo throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayo manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Kayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
No joy there for Kayo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Kayo misses with a head kick.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Kayo's head but Kayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kayo blocks a head kick by Rizzo.
Kayo misses with an uppercut.
Kayo throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Kayo ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands a nice shot that snaps Kayo's head back.
Kayo scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kayo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rizzo fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Bubba Kayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kayo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Kayo.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kayo as he jumps to the side.
Bubba Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizzo backs up against the cage.
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Kayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Kayo scores with a nice strike.
Kayo missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kayo which made him look bad.
Kayo misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Kayo misses.
Good shot there by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves into range and clinches up with Kayo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizzo stalls.
Rizzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayo gets through Rizzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Kayo needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Rizzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Kayo's head but Kayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kayo moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kayo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kayo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo clinches up with Kayo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Kayo avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Kayo trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kayo into the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
A short right from Rizzo on the inside.
Kayo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo is trying to drag Kayo to the mat but Kayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo is trying to drag Kayo to the mat but Kayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayo's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kayo fails to land.
Rizzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mauricio Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kayo's efforts to push away.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Kayo misses with the head strike.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayo throws out the jab.
Rizzo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kayo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo looks for a takedown but Kayo sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Kayo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kayo.
Kayo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kayo.
Kayo throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Kayo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kayo missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kayo misses with a straight left.
Rizzo misses with a wild combination.
Kayo throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kayo throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rizzo blocks the leg kick.
Kayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kayo avoids the head kick by Rizzo.
Kayo scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kayo will feel that in the morning.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
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!
Kayo tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Kayo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kayo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Kayo misses the jab.
Kayo throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizzo.
A lazy left from Rizzo finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rizzo 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.
Kayo misses with a straight right.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kayo.
Kayo blocks a leg kick.
Mauricio Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kayo lands with a nice combination. Rizzo backs away looking to recover.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Kayo.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Kayo.
Kayo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzo. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo moves forwards but Kayo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayo.
Rizzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Kayo misses.
Kayo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Kayo misses.
Bubba Kayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo looks for a takedown but Kayo sprawls well.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo throws a hook but Kayo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo misses with a looping right.
Kayo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kayo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Kayo.
Kayo gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Rizzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubba Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to work over Kayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo digs a right hand underneath Kayo's ribcage. Kayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rizzo is working Kayo over against the cage.
Rizzo lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Kayo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kayo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kayo backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Kayo avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws out a powerful jab.
Kayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kayo is looking to stand up but Rizzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Kayo blocks nicely.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayo is retaining full guard.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo passes Kayo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rizzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rizzo really dominated that round.
That's time! Kayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Kayo misses.
Rizzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kayo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kayo defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kayo throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo dives in and grabs Kayo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kayo pushes down on Rizzo's head and hops out.
Kayo throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo's leg but Rizzo calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kayo.
Rizzo has a takedown stuffed.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kayo.
Rizzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kayo in his tracks.
Rizzo scores with a push kick.
Rizzo throws a hook but Kayo blocks it.
Rizzo dives in and grabs Kayo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kayo pushes down on Rizzo's head and hops out.
Bubba Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
Kayo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches up with Kayo, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes Kayo against the cage but Kayo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
Kayo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Kayo down.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kayo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kayo lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rizzo.
Kayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.
Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kayo working hard to break the clinch.
Rizzo has clasped his hands together around Kayo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rizzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kayo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kayo dodges the ground and pound from Rizzo.
Kayo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Kayo is having none of it.
Rizzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kayo tries to roll over but Rizzo keeps him under control.
Kayo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rizzo is working away from the top position though.
Rizzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kayo defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rizzo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kayo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rizzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Kayo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kayo misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kayo throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Kayo.
Kayo lands a nice looking body kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Kayo.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Kayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Kayo slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Rizzo.
Rizzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kayo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kayo. Kayo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kayo misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayo takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Kayo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kayo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kayo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kayo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kayo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kayo.
Kayo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kayo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kayo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizzo misses with a kick to the body
and Kayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kayo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rizzo on the side of the head.
Kayo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Bubba Kayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kayo misses with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kayo as Rizzo shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauricio Rizzo.
Well Rizzo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rizzo!
Mauricio Rizzo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Graton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Gillette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emile Graton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillette misses with an uppercut. Graton saw that one coming.
Graton moves into range and clinches up with Gillette.
Gillette lands with a light punch inside.
Graton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Graton.
It looks like Jacques Gillette has been cut.
A knee to the head by Gillette.
It looks like Emile Graton has been cut.
Gillette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gillette with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gillette lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gillette is refusing to be controlled, as Graton sits in half guard.
Gillette manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Graton has managed to clinch.
Graton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gillette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gillette stalling in the clinch but Graton improves position.
Graton throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gillette throws an elbow but misses.
Graton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graton tries to pull guard but Gillette holds him up against the cage and eventually Graton drops back down to his feet.
Graton wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillette looking to throw knees to the head but Graton is blocking nicely.
Gillette misses with a knee strike.
Graton working hard to break the clinch.
Graton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gillette won't allow it.
A short left from Gillette.
Graton stalling in the clinch but Gillette improves position.
Graton tries to pull guard but Gillette won't allow it.
Gillette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gillette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gillette misses with the head strike.
Gillette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillette throws a body kick that misses.
Gillette gets tackled into the cage by Graton. Graton maintains the clinch.
Graton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gillette pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jacques Gillette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emile Graton.
Graton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graton breaks the clinch.
Gillette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gillette moves into the clinch.
Graton is looking to break free of the clinch but Gillette has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graton breaks the clinch.
Gillette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillette lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Graton.
Graton gets a clinch.
Graton tries to land a knee to the head but Gillette blocks with his arms.
Come on Gillette - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gillette misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gillette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gillette smiles and moves away.
Gillette lands with a hook. Graton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gillette.
Graton clinches up with Gillette and pushes him back against the cage.
Graton takes a shot to the head.
Gillette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillette tries to throw a body punch but Graton avoids it by throwing Gillette back against the cage.
Graton blocking some punches.
Graton blocks an uppercut.
Gillette throws a punch but it's blocked by Graton.
Gillette throws a head punch that misses.
Graton with a knee to the head.
Gillette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graton stalling in the clinch but Gillette improves position.
Gillette lands an uppercut.
Gillette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gillette misses with a punch to the body.
Gillette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graton jumps guard but Gillette stands there with Graton around his waist. Graton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gillette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gillette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gillette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gillette.
Gillette avoiding damage as Graton throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graton looking to stall.
Gillette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillette lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gillette throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graton.
Gillette misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillette.
Graton manages to break the clinch.
Graton instigates a clinch.
Gillette swings wildly with an uppercut but Graton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graton backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Gillette.
A short left from Gillette.
Graton manages to break the clinch.
Graton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gillette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graton avoids the body shot from Gillette.
Gillette feints and then cracks Graton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graton down.
Emile Graton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillette has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillette works on Graton's body with a couple of short punches.
Gillette misses with some punches.
Gillette pushes Graton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gillette looking to stall.
Gillette working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Gillette will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graton drives through and clinches with Gillette against the cage.
Graton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gillette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gillette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graton has managed to clinch.
Graton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gillette prevents it.
Gillette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gillette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graton is rocked!
Jacques Gillette has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gillette lands an uppercut.
Graton is still on wobbly legs! Can Gillette finish him?
Gillette digs a right hand underneath Graton's ribcage. Graton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gillette creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Graton with a big uppercut! Graton tries to clinch up but Gillette pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Graton to the mat! Graton covers up and Gillette unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacques Gillette!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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165 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Aurelius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cloud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aurelius under the eye.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily.
Ezekiel Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aurelius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cloud avoids it really well and circles away.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cloud scores with a jab to the head.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloud defends it nicely.
Cloud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius takes one on the button.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Cloud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aurelius is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cloud knocks Aurelius out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ezekiel Cloud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sini Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sini Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastien Roy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star throws a right and a left that Roy avoids nicely.
Roy shoots in and drives through. Star sprawls well.
Star stalks Roy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roy's face. Roy staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sebastien Roy has been cut.
Star misses with a two punch combination.
Roy takes one on the button.
Roy shoots in but Star avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Star misses with a double jab.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
No luck for Roy with that takedown attempt.
Sini Star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastien Roy.
Star scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Star misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star scores with a body shot.
Roy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Star feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Star.
Star pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roy back to the cage. Star follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Star scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Star both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Sebastien Roy's cut even more.
Star throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Star swivels and escapes.
Star misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Star is working the combinations to good effect here.
Star smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Star punishes Roy's body with a nice straight punch.
Star displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Star is looking to wear down Roy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Star scores with a nice strike.
Roy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy looks gassed!
Star rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Star darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star stuffs the takedown.
Star misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sini Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star misses with a series of wild punches.
Star lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Star fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to move into range but Star moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star thuds a left hand into Roy's body.
Star moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Star lands with a nice combination. Roy backs away looking to recover.
Star lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Roy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Star.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Star!
The cut above Sebastien Roy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Star scores with a three punch combo!
Star darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sini Star dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Roy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roy shoots in and drives through. Star sprawls well.
Star throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Star's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Star duly obliges.
Star moves into range and connects with a jab.
Star fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Star closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Star moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Star misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Star as Roy shoots in.
Star fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Star.
Roy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sebastien Roy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Roy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Star finds it's way through Roy's defenses.
Star with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastien Roy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sini Star!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Fleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Joker & The Thief by Wolfmother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takanori Sakoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Fleek!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakoro is looking to clinch.
Fleek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fleek misses with the combination.
Fleek lands with a good body shot.
Fleek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Takanori Sakoro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Fleek does no damage.
Fleek throws a hook to the side of Sakoro's head but Sakoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Fleek - just one landing.
Fleek lands with a cross.
Fleek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fleek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleek lands a right hook to the body.
Sakoro moves to clinch but Fleek breaks away
and Fleek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakoro wants to clinch.
Fleek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakoro is breathing heavily.
Fleek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakoro's head backwards.
Fleek stuns Sakoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takanori Sakoro's cut is getting worse.
Sakoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakoro is rocked!
Sakoro is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fleek doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sakoro crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sakoro's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Fleek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepes has chosen uncle otis- the game as his entrance music. Vlad Tepes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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284 lbs
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24
273 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viko Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Maafala clinches up with Tepes and pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maafala is working for takedown but Tepes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maafala has clasped his hands together around Tepes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tepes tries to buck Maafala off but Maafala is having none of it.
Maafala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tepes to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Maafala seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tepes tries to escape but Maafala is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The strikes coming from Maafala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maafala cracks Tepes with a big right hand but Tepes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala trying to control the position but Tepes is working away.
Maafala in side control, throwing shots but Tepes defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes manages to get back to half guard.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maafala with the ground and pound but Tepes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maafala is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tepes.
Tepes gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tepes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maafala.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maafala wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tepes dives on top into guard.
Tepes is fighting to break Maafala's control of his arms but Maafala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes wants to pass the guard but Maafala is keeping the position.
Tepes looking to sit in guard and control but Maafala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tepes keeping full guard, as Maafala tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maafala defends it easily.
Maafala postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes's brow.
Maafala throws a strike but Tepes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepes with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Tepes with that takedown attempt.
Tepes misses with a lunging right hand
and Maafala counters with a single leg into guard. Tepes didn't expect that.
Viko Maafala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maafala slips nicely into half guard.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Tepes is having none of it.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Maafala trying to control the action but Tepes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maafala wants to work for an arm triangle but Tepes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maafala winds up and cracks Tepes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maafala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala is keen to just control but Tepes is a slippery customer.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Tepes is having none of it.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maafala throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
Maafala is working for a submission of some sort.
Tepes is staying active underneath Maafala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.
Maafala stalling.
Maafala trying to control from half guard but Tepes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes is trying to control but can't.
Tepes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maafala.
Tepes tries to roll over but Maafala keeps him under control.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maafala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maafala drops an elbow to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes is looking to improve his position.
Tepes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes has hold of Maafala's hands but Maafala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maafala connects with a nice short shot to Tepes's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maafala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes tries to bum rush Maafala with a series of wild strikes but Maafala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maafala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tepes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Tepes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tepes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maafala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maafala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tepes wants to stand and escape but Maafala is having none of it.
Maafala postures up in Tepes's guard and throws a big left but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maafala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tepes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tepes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maafala looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tepes gets to his feet. Maafala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a sloppy head kick
and Maafala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Maafala seems content to control.
Maafala is looking to take a break and control but Tepes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maafala is nestled in close to Tepes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viko Maafala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maafala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tepes is not content to let Maafala control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maafala.
Maafala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tepes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viko Maafala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maafala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viko Maafala!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vasyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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254 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vasyanovich!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasyanovich tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from King as Vasyanovich shoots in.
King misses with a hook. Vasyanovich ducked under it nicely.
Vasyanovich shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucas King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vasyanovich.
A combination from King does no damage.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Vasyanovich off balance momentarily.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Vasyanovich off balance momentarily.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
King connects with a right hand. Vasyanovich shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasyanovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Vasyanovich getting side control.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasyanovich throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasyanovich is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Vasyanovich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasyanovich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasyanovich is on top in guard.
Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasyanovich connects with a couple of short punches.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes but missing.
Vasyanovich lands a couple of elbows.
Vasyanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes but missing.
Vasyanovich throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vasyanovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
Vasyanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasyanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich prevents King from improving position.
Vasyanovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vasyanovich is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King content to control rather than advance.
Vasyanovich tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King is taking a breather. Vasyanovich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vasyanovich wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King works his way into full mount!
King moves to the back.
Vasyanovich manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Vasyanovich.
Vasyanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasyanovich cracks King with a solid left 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasyanovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Vasyanovich throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vasyanovich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King leaves Vasyanovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasyanovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Vasyanovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasyanovich looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasyanovich.
Lucas King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vasyanovich.
Vasyanovich slips a straight right by King.
Vasyanovich misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King throws a hook but Vasyanovich blocks it.
Vasyanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Vasyanovich shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasyanovich shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasyanovich shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasyanovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasyanovich is defended easily by King.
Vasyanovich is breathing heavily.
Vasyanovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Vasyanovich persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasyanovich shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Vasyanovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King avoids the body shot from Vasyanovich.
No luck for Vasyanovich with that takedown attempt.
Vasyanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King connects with a jab.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasyanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasyanovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasyanovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasyanovich momentarily.
It looks like Igor Vasyanovich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! King has knocked Vasyanovich down with a huge combo! King steps away and waves a wobbly Vasyanovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vasyanovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King connects with a single shot there.
Lucas King is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Vasyanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Vasyanovich is rocked!
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasyanovich.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasyanovich is defended easily by King.
King with a hook.
Vasyanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasyanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasyanovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a left and a right that send Vasyanovich crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vasyanovich is rocked!
King throws a leg kick which misses Vasyanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasyanovich tries to avoid it.
King misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Vasyanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Vasyanovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasyanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
King throws the left hand but Vasyanovich avoids the punch easily.
Igor Vasyanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasyanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King with a nice cross.
Vasyanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Vasyanovich shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasyanovich keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasyanovich is defended easily by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Vasyanovich slips under a jab.
Vasyanovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Igor Vasyanovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasyanovich moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasyanovich.
Vasyanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King lands a body shot.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King connects with a body shot that sends Vasyanovich's belly button to the back.
King works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasyanovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
King throws a hook to the side of Vasyanovich's head but Vasyanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vasyanovich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King scores with a shot to the body.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasyanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasyanovich blocks a jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Vasyanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasyanovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasyanovich.
King lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasyanovich is defended easily by King.
Lucas King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vasyanovich.
Vasyanovich cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasyanovich.
Vasyanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Vasyanovich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Igor Vasyanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets back to half guard.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasyanovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
King trying to control but Vasyanovich postures up.
Vasyanovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasyanovich thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vasyanovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasyanovich stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasyanovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vasyanovich!
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasyanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
King blocks Vasyanovich's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vasyanovich can't escape the position.
Vasyanovich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vasyanovich moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Vasyanovich is striking but King is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vasyanovich is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Vasyanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vasyanovich to take his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasyanovich controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vasyanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasyanovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vasyanovich!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assis Civita (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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288 lbs
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269 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Assis Civita!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Civita looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Civita counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cross!
Civita scoring with strikes but Cross is staying in there.
Civita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Cross can't escape the position.
Civita scoring with strikes but Cross is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cross is rocked!
Civita has control of Cross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Civita avoids the attempt from Cross to control.
Civita prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
Civita moves to take his opponent's back.
Civita working for a choke but Cross is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cross is defending well though. Civita let's go of the attempt for now.
Civita not allowing Cross to control his hands.
Cross is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Civita throwing sloppy strikes.
Cross defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Civita's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Civita working for the choke.
Civita 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 Cross with him. Cross is trying to defend but Civita has an arm under the chin now! Cross grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Assis Civita!
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