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EEC 140 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Glutamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Larsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Glutamine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Glutamine moves out of range easily.
Larsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Larsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Larsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larsen tries for a kimura but Glutamine is defending well.
The strikes coming from Larsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glutamine can't do much from the bottom here.
Larsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Glutamine gets back to half guard.
Glutamine is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glutamine tries to get to full guard but Larsen has control of the leg.
Glutamine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Glutamine keeps moving.
Glutamine wants to stand and escape but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen trying to control but Glutamine is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glutamine is looking for a triangle but Larsen pushes his legs off easily.
Larsen 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.
Glutamine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glutamine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glutamine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsen stays in close to Glutamine's body and controls the position.
Larsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glutamine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glutamine is looking to stand up but Larsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Glutamine is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
Larsen lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glutamine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Larsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Glutamine shoots in but Larsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glutamine shoots for a takedown but Larsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen scores a takedown into full mount!
Larsen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Glutamine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Glutamine!
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Glutamine from controlling successfully.
Larsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glutamine is controlling him.
Larsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glutamine.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glutamine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larsen wants to stand up but Glutamine is controlling him.
Glutamine trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsen wants to stand up but Glutamine is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Larsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glutamine, who protects the arm well.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Glutamine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glutamine is controlling Larsen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Glutamine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Ethan Larsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larsen misses with a head kick.
Glutamine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Glutamine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ethan Larsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Glutamine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Glutamine seems to be looking for submissions.
Larsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsen tries to kick Glutamine off but Glutamine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glutamine is working for a submission of some sort.
Larsen is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glutamine 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.
Glutamine is trying to control. Larsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larsen manages to get to full guard.
Larsen is looking to stand up but Glutamine isn't so interested in that idea.
Glutamine advances to half guard.
Glutamine is pressing down on Larsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larsen is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glutamine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Larsen feints and as Glutamine raises his hands in defense, Larsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glutamine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsen is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen stands up from Glutamine's guard - Larsen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Glutamine tries to keep at a distance but Larsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glutamine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larsen has picked Glutamine up - he's going for a ride! Larsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Glutamine trying to hold on to Larsen's head to control him but Larsen postures up.
Larsen throwing shots but Glutamine is blocking nicely.
Glutamine tries to get to full guard but Larsen has control of the leg.
Larsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsen tries to stand and escape but Glutamine is controlling the position.
Larsen seems to be working for a kimura but Glutamine defends the submission attempt.
Larsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glutamine manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glutamine keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Larsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glutamine dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glutamine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.
Larsen wants to stand up but Glutamine is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glutamine trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Glutamine stops Larsen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Larsen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Glutamine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Glutamine's guard.
Larsen preventing the sweep.
Larsen postures up in Glutamine's guard and throws a big left but Glutamine blocks it.
Glutamine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glutamine keeping full guard, as Larsen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glutamine working a defensive guard here.
Glutamine wants to sweep here but Larsen controlling him for the moment.
Larsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glutamine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glutamine wants to sweep here but Larsen controlling him for the moment.
Larsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glutamine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larsen.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glutamine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Glutamine looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Glutamine keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glutamine misses with a takedown
and Larsen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Glutamine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Glutamine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glutamine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ethan Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Glutamine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glutamine avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Gary Glutamine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glutamine gets caught flat footed, as Larsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Larsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glutamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larsen trying to control but Glutamine is working from the bottom.
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!
Larsen wants to get up but he can't break Glutamine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glutamine pushes Larsen off and gets back to his feet.
Glutamine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glutamine to the mat! Glutamine manages to get full guard.
Glutamine keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glutamine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larsen trying to control but Glutamine is working from the bottom.
Larsen wants to pass the guard but Glutamine is keeping the position.
Glutamine looking for a sweep. Not yet Glutamine, not yet.
Larsen has gone for a leg lock! Glutamine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glutamine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Glutamine closes the distance and clinches up with Larsen, looking for a takedown. Glutamine pushes Larsen against the cage but Larsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Glutamine moves out of range easily.
Gary Glutamine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glutamine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glutamine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Glutamine persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Glutamine fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glutamine was covering up waiting for the punch and Larsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ethan Larsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsen 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Larsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Legus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meraxes Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meraxes Targaryen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Legus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meraxes Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legus showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Targaryen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legus.
Still in half guard, Legus seems content to control.
Targaryen trying to control here.
Legus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legus slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Legus.
Legus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Targaryen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legus.
Legus content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Targaryen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Legus there.
Legus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legus is taking a breather. Targaryen 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.
Legus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targaryen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Legus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Targaryen wants to control but Legus is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Legus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legus is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Legus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Legus.
Legus gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legus throwing shots but Targaryen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Legus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Legus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legus off to one side.
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrew Legus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Legus.
Targaryen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Targaryen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legus is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Legus wants to take a breather but Targaryen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Legus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Legus trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrew Legus just wasn't active enough.
Legus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legus gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Targaryen to his feet.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Targaryen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Targaryen thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen prevents Legus from getting the reversal.
Legus tries to hold on but Targaryen pushes him away.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legus is looking to escape.
Legus throwing hammer fists to the chest of Targaryen. What's that going to do exactly?
Legus is desperately trying to improve his position but Targaryen has a good base and remains in mount.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legus is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legus tries to lock up and control but Targaryen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Targaryen tries to control but Legus wriggling away.
Legus working to try and regain half guard.
Legus tries to lock up and control but Targaryen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Targaryen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Legus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Legus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Legus is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legus tries to get out of the position.
Targaryen looking to finish with strikes here!
Targaryen prevents Legus from getting the reversal.
Legus tries to hold on but Targaryen pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legus suckers Targaryen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Legus is now in Targaryen's guard!
Legus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Legus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Legus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legus rushes Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Legus avoids a wild elbow strike from Targaryen.
Targaryen pushes off an throws an elbow but Legus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Legus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Legus looking for a takedown.
Targaryen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legus is defending well for now.
Legus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Targaryen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Legus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Targaryen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Targaryen raining down shots from the mount!
Legus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legus is working hard here to advance position.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the head.
Targaryen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Legus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targaryen on the ground.
Targaryen thowing shots but they're missing.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legus is looking to escape.
Legus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targaryen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Legus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Targaryen.
Legus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andrew Legus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Targaryen slips nicely into half guard.
Legus is looking to control Targaryen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legus avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legus is looking to improve his position.
Legus is not content to let Targaryen control the position.
Legus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targaryen.
Legus wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Legus controlling the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Targaryen tries to clinch there but Legus circles away.
Meraxes Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Targaryen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legus fails with a takedown attempt.
Targaryen tries to clinch up
and Legus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Legus has gone for a leg lock! Targaryen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legus's guard.
Andrew Legus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legus is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Legus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Legus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crews comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the FM Waves - Against Me. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Crews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barclay. That's going to slow Crews down.
A head kick by Barclay misses
and Crews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crews throws a hook but Barclay avoids it easily.
Barclay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crews makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Barclay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crews just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Crews.
Barclay looks to land a combination but Crews avoids it well.
Barclay dips to his left and cracks Crews with an uppercut!
Crews blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Barclay scores with a hook to the body. Crews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barclay. Crews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay misses with a straight left.
Crews takes a swing at Barclay's ribcage but misses.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barclay. Crews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barclay!
Crews misses with a straight right.
Crews ducks right into an uppercut from Barclay.
Crews lands a jab to the nose.
Barclay misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barclay with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barclay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barclay moves forwards but Crews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barclay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crews slips a jab from Barclay.
Crews throws a poor cross that misses
and Barclay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barclay lands with a straight right. Crews didn't see that one coming.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Crews moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Barclay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barclay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crews.
A leg kick checked by Crews.
Crews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crews moves out of range as Barclay strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crews, right into the meat.
Barclay thows a leg kick but Crews checks it
and Crews counters with a two punch combo.
Barclay looks gassed!
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!
Barclay swings for the body but Crews moves out of range.
Crews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crews checks a leg kick.
Livingston Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crews takes one to the chin there.
Crews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crews throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Barclay stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Crews follows into mount!
Barclay is rocked!
It looks like Livingston Barclay has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barclay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crews tries to push Barclay's head away but Barclay is holding on tight.
Crews throws some wild stikes that Barclay manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crews is looking to take Barclay's back but instead Barclay gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Barclay trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Crews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Livingston Barclay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crews throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crews throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Crews throws a jab when Barclay was well out of range.
Barclay lands with an overhand left.
Crews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barclay swings for the body but Crews moves out of range.
Barclay lands a slapping body shot.
Crews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
Barclay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Barclay loads up on a big right hand but Crews slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay looks to throw the jab but Crews is out of range.
Barclay scores with a jab.
Crews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barclay blocks the body kick.
Barclay's corner calls for a 1-2. Barclay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barclay catches Crews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barclay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crews scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
Crews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crews misses with a hook to the body
and Barclay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crews thinking.
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!
A swing and a miss from Barclay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crews checks a leg kick.
Barclay just misses with a punch to the body.
Crews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barclay scores with a jab to the head.
Crews checks a low kick from Barclay.
Crews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Livingston Barclay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crews misses with a body shot.
Crews misses with a straight left.
A combination from Barclay does no damage.
Crews scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay blocks a jab.
Crews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barclay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Barclay finds it's way through Crews's defenses.
No joy there for Barclay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Crews is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Crews.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barclay. Crews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay lands with a kick to the temple. Crews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barclay defending well as Crews loads up on a big left hand.
Crews wants to clinch.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Crews moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barclay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crews counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barclay lands with a right hand.
Crews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
Barclay is breathing heavily.
Barclay tries to bum rush Crews with a series of wild strikes but Crews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Crews. That snapped Barclay's head back.
Barclay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barclay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livingston Barclay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Livingston Barclay's cut.
That's time! Crews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barclay staying out of range there.
Crews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crews avoids the head kick by Barclay.
Barclay lands with a hook. Crews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Crews misses.
Barclay takes a swing at Crews's ribcage but misses.
Barclay misses with a wild body shot.
Barclay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barclay.
Barclay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay wants to land a leg kick but Crews is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crews lands a glancing blow to the side of Barclay's head.
Crews lands a nice looking body kick.
Barclay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crews slips under a jab.
Crews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crews misses with a wild body shot.
Barclay throws a solid leg kick but Crews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barclay.
Crews takes a swing at Barclay's ribcage but misses.
Barclay thumps Crews with a low kick.
Crews is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barclay looks to throw the jab but Crews is out of range.
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!
A jab lands there for Crews.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Crews is just out of range.
Barclay throws an overhand right that lands on Crews's shoulder, as Crews tries to avoid the shot.
Barclay throws a right hand that Crews ducks under and follows up with a left that Crews also avoids with ease.
Barclay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crews thows a body shot but no joy.
Crews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Barclay misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Barclay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crews doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crews walks into a straight right hand from Barclay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crews.
Crews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crews misses with a straight right.
Crews staying out of range there.
Barclay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barclay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barclay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barclay 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.
Crews dodges the punch combination from Barclay.
Barclay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews throws a front kick aimed at Barclay's knee but Barclay avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barclay, as that shot connected.
Crews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barclay throws out the jab.
Barclay throws an off balance right hand
and Crews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crews lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay misses the shot to the body.
Barclay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crews is looking to score with low kicks.
Crews lands with an uppercut that bounces Barclay off the cage and back into range.
Barclay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crews.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Crews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Crews!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outside - Staind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
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163 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Hudson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hudson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudson, not yet.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson won't allow Hudson to get back to his feet.
Johnson pushes down on Hudson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hudson wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hudson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hudson's guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hudson is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hudson tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hudson hang on?
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Hudson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hudson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Hudson is rocked!
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Hudson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Johnson! That's really hurt Hudson and he's turned his back - Johnson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Johnson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix's entrance music is Locust . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorpe's choice of entrance music: Metal on Metal by Anvil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Thorpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix works over Thorpe's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Scott Thorpe has been cut.
Thorpe gets tackled into the cage by Matrix. Matrix maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorpe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matrix gets underhooks to prevent Thorpe's takedown attempt.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorpe working aggressively here.
Matrix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorpe up against the cage.
Thorpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dutch Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thorpe.
Thorpe has Matrix pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thorpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matrix tumbling to the mat - Thorpe dives into Matrix's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thorpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorpe thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matrix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Thorpe from controlling successfully.
Thorpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Matrix has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorpe trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
Thorpe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matrix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thorpe has Matrix in his guard.
Thorpe working a defensive guard here.
Matrix stands and steps away. Thorpe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matrix circles away.
Thorpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorpe misses with a takedown attempt
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorpe looks gassed!
Thorpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matrix but Matrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matrix clinches up with Thorpe and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matrix.
Matrix lands with a light punch inside.
Matrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matrix.
A shot in the inside from Matrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Matrix.
Matrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorpe has double underhooks.
Thorpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matrix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matrix lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorpe tries to throw a body punch but Matrix avoids it by throwing Thorpe back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matrix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Matrix controlling the action here for a moment.
Matrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorpe backwards.
Thorpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thorpe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matrix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Scott Thorpe's cut even more.
Thorpe has Matrix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matrix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matrix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matrix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matrix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matrix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thorpe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matrix to the mat. Matrix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix wants to get back to his feet but Thorpe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorpe preventing the sweep.
Thorpe is breathing heavily.
Thorpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorpe is one step ahead there.
Thorpe postures up in Matrix's guard and throws a big left but Matrix blocks it.
Matrix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matrix tries to control but Thorpe wriggling away.
Matrix controlling his opponent.
Matrix wants to stand but Thorpe is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controlling the position easily from mount.
Matrix get's back to his feet.
Thorpe shoots in and drives through. Matrix sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matrix duly obliges.
Matrix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorpe.
Dutch Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thorpe.
Matrix gets a clinch.
Matrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorpes head.
Matrix scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Scott Thorpe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dutch Matrix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Matrix.
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!
A short right from Matrix on the inside.
Matrix digs a right hand underneath Thorpe's ribcage. Thorpe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Matrix here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matrix lands an uppercut.
Thorpe is rocked!
Scott Thorpe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Matrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Matrix finish him?
Matrix dips a shoulder and cracks Thorpe with a mighty uppercut! Thorpe falls back against the cage and Matrix unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thorpe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Matrix screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Matrix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Broly Warhawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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308 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Broly Warhawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Warhawk. Those never looked like landing.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Warhawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown shoots in and bounces Warhawk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Warhawk's guard.
Brown is pushing down on Warhawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warhawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warhawk is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Broly Warhawk has been cut.
Warhawk is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Warhawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Warhawk is rocked!
Broly Warhawk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Broly Warhawk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chin Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierce Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes into the arena with TURBO blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chin Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierce Russell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Russell.
Russell connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Russell lands.
Russell lands a head shot.
Russell avoids the body shot from Po.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po wants to clinch.
Po looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Po wants to clinch
and Russell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands a two punch combo.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Po scores with a shot to the body.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell throws a combination. Po tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierce Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Russell misses with a looping left.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses the jab.
Po tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Po wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Po swings widly with a right hand
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po avoids the body shot from Russell.
Russell 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.
Russell thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Po throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Po connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Russell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Po had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Russell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Russell.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Po really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Po.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Po's head.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Po missing with knees to the body.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Po smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po throws a low kick but Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Po closes the distance but Russell moves to the side
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierce Russell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Russell misses.
Russell throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Po misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell stalks Po and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Po's face. Po staggers backwards, shaken.
Russell scores with a punch to the head.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Po is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Pierce Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po walks into a straight right hand from Russell.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po blocks a jab.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po walks into a straight right hand from Russell.
Po looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Po throws out a leg kick but Russell moves out of range and Po only half commits.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Po moves to clinch but Russell breaks away
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Po backing up. Po nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Po takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Russell throws a series of strikes that have Po backpedaling.
Russell's corner calls for a 1-2. Russell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Po looks to clinch
and Russell counters with a right hand to the body.
Russell scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Russell.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to clinch.
Russell throws a combination. Po tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Po moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell walks into a jab.
Po pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Po misses with a body punch.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Po takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Po tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Russell does no damage.
Russell missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Russell 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. This is the final round!
Po is looking to clinch.
Po is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Po dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Po on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Po instigates a clinch.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Russell throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Russell misses the jab.
Po is looking to clinch.
Po takes the fight into the clinch.
Po looking to slow down the pace here.
Russell working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell misses with a double jab
and Po counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Po counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Po is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russell has time to react.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po slips a jab from Russell.
Po is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Po throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Russell.
Po dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po wants to clinch.
Po tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chin Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Po is looking to clinch.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po tries to clinch but Russell moves away
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Russell checks the leg kick.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Pierce Russell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Po wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chin Po showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russell 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierce Russell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Dominic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Dominic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Dominic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dominic. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominic throws out the jab.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dominic's waist but Dominic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominic's half guard.
Dominic tries to roll over but Michaels keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominic trying to control here.
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels 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.
Dominic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominic is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Dominic wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dominic working a defensive guard here.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominic is retaining full guard.
Michaels passes into half guard.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominic defends it well.
Dominic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dominic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dominic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rol Gracie (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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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rol Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Hogan which made him look bad.
Hogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Hogan is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Hogan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hogan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Hogan landing strikes.
Hogan tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hogan working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
Hogan works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Hogan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie looks gassed!
Hogan lands a heavy elbow.
Hogan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracie! More shots from Hogan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
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