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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut comes into the arena with Poland National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Thompson has chosen If Rap Gets Jealous by K'naan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saurkraut looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Saurkraut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saurkraut working some strikes from top position. Saurkraut 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. Saurkraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saurkraut is aware though and is defending well. Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Thompson working for submissions but it's allowed Saurkraut to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. 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! Saurkraut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Saurkraut working the head and body with strikes. Thompson is pressing down on Saurkraut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. Saurkraut forces his way into half guard. Saurkraut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Thompson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saurkraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Saurkraut working the head and body with strikes. Saurkraut trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saurkraut pulls his head out easily. Saurkraut perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson wants to improve his position but Saurkraut is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saurkraut works his way into full mount! Saurkraut working Thompson over with strikes here. Saurkraut with a couple of short strikes. Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson tries to hold on but Saurkraut postures up. Saurkraut controlling his opponent. Saurkraut scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saurkraut looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Saurkraut wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely. Saurkraut postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saurkraut has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saurkraut scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saurkraut dominating with strikes here.
Thompson is rocked! Saurkraut loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thompson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Saurkraut land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Saurkraut stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Saurkraut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spikely Deeneero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Suraski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Spikely Deeneero's chin.
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikely Deeneero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Suraski fails with the takedown. Suraski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deeneero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Suraski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Deeneero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Suraski lands a left and a right that send Deeneero crashing to the mat, dazed. Suraski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Spikely Deeneero has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suraski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deeneero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Spikely Deeneero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Suraski. Deeneero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Deeneero ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Suraski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deeneero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Deeneero wants to control but Suraski postures up. Deeneero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Deeneero regains half guard. Suraski blocks the strikes from Deeneero.
Suraski looks to land a strike but Deeneero avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Suraski stopping the sweep attempt from Deeneero.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deeneero looking for a guillotine here but Suraski defends easily.
Deeneero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suraski preventing the sweep. Suraski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Deeneero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suraski defends it easily. Suraski stopping the sweep attempt from Deeneero. Suraski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Suraski wants to control from the top but Deeneero keeps moving. Deeneero wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suraski landing some decent shots from guard. Suraski throwing strikes from guard but Deeneero blocks nicely. Deeneero working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Suraski stopping the sweep attempt from Deeneero. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suraski connects with a couple of short punches. Suraski connects with a couple of short punches. Suraski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Suraski advances position into side control! Deeneero tries to get back to half guard but can't. Suraski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deeneero's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suraski is working Deeneero over with some ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Deeneero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Suraski connects with a decent elbow.
Deeneero is rocked! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Deeneero regains half guard. Deeneero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Deeneero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suraski. Suraski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Oh Deeneero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Suraski distracts Deeneero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. This has been an exciting period of action! Suraski wants to control from the top but Deeneero keeps moving. Deeneero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Deeneero seems to have got his legs back now. Deeneero looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeneero, not yet. Suraski loads up on a big left hand. Deeneero felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Suraski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Deeneero can't hide his disappointment, as Suraski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Suraski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nat Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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148 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nat Dias! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ruslan! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dias takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dias throws a shot to the body.
Dias has his takedown stuffed and Ruslan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dias can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruslan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ruslan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruslan on the ground. Ruslan stops Dias from getting back to his feet.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ruslan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruslan. Ruslan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias is trying to stand up here but Ruslan is controlling him well. Ruslan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslan lands a nice short elbow. Ruslan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dias makes his way to full guard, as Ruslan worked for a kimura.
Ruslan chips away with some ground and pound. Ruslan is working Dias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruslan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ruslan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruslan postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow. Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ruslan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ruslan looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruslan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dias wants to get back to his feet but Ruslan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ruslan throwing strikes but missing. Dias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dias tries to get out of the position. Ruslan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruslan is in close to Dias's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruslan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ruslan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ruslan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ruslan thows a big elbow that misses. Ruslan throws a big right hand that misses. Ruslan stands and throws Dias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Ruslan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Ruslan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruslan is working Dias over with some ground and pound from side control. Dias is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ruslan looks up at the clock and then as Dias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslan is trying to get an arm triangle but Dias is defending well. Ruslan is putting a hurting on Dias here, landing some big shots from side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dias taking a bit of punishment here - Ruslan scoring with strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ruslan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dias is rocked! Ruslan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dias looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruslan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Ruslan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ctvrtlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Vesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Ctvrtlik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Vesque! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vesque misses with the combination.
Ctvrtlik fails with a takedown attempt. Vesque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ctvrtlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vesque somewhat. Horrible takedown by Ctvrtlik or perhaps it was just good defense by Vesque which made him look bad. Ctvrtlik misses the jab. Vesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Ctvrtlik. Ctvrtlik gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ctvrtlik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vesque closes the distance and pushes Ctvrtlik back into the cage. Vesque manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vesque shoots for a takedown but Ctvrtlik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ctvrtlik shoots in for a takedown but Vesque shows good takedown defense. Vesque tries to clinch up but Ctvrtlik circles away and keeps his distance. Ctvrtlik shoots in for a takedown but Vesque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vesque lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ctvrtlik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ctvrtlik is breathing heavily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ctvrtlik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vesque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vesque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Vesque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vesque fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ctvrtlik on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vesque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ctvrtlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ctvrtlik. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Vesque controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vesque looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ctvrtlik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vesque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ctvrtlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Vesque pushes down on Ctvrtlik's leg and manages to get into half guard. Vesque seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Vesque trying to mount his opponent but Ctvrtlik defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vesque not landing any meaningful shots this time. Vesque not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ctvrtlik is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ctvrtlik is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ctvrtlik shoots in but Vesque avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vesque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ctvrtlik as he jumps to the side. Ctvrtlik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vesque defends it nicely. Vesque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vesque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ctvrtlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesque. Vesque shoots in for a takedown but Ctvrtlik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Vesque dominated that round. That's time! Ctvrtlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vesque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vesque has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vesque scores with a shot to the side of Ctvrtlik's head. Vesque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vesque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ctvrtlik staying out of range there. Ctvrtlik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vesque pinned against the cage. Vesque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vesque slaps away a takedown attempt from Ctvrtlik, before circling back to the center of the mat. Vesque keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vesque closes the distance and pushes Ctvrtlik back into the cage. Ctvrtlik blocks an elbow strike. Ctvrtlik fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ctvrtlik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ctvrtlik is trying to drag Vesque to the mat but Vesque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vesque manages to break the clinch.
Ctvrtlik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vesque but Vesque pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vesque scores with a jab to the jaw. Ctvrtlik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ctvrtlik wants it to stay on the feet. Vesque moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vesque connects with a crisp jab. Vesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ctvrtlik tries to avoid it but Vesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ctvrtlik to the ground. Ctvrtlik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vesque moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vesque breaks the clinch.
Ctvrtlik tries to clinch but Vesque is having none of it. Bob Ctvrtlik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vesque shoots in for a double leg but Ctvrtlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vesque wants to clinch up but Ctvrtlik keeps it at a distance. No luck for Vesque with that takedown attempt. Vesque is breathing heavily. Ctvrtlik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vesque.
Ctvrtlik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vesque but Vesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vesque stuns Ctvrtlik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ctvrtlik shoots in for a takedown but Vesque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ctvrtlik shoots in looking for a takedown but Vesque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ctvrtlik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ctvrtlik gets tackled into the cage by Vesque. Vesque maintains the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Vesque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ctvrtlik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vesque lands a shoulder strike. Vesque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ctvrtlik shoots in but no luck this time. Ctvrtlik looks for a takedown but Vesque sprawls well. Vesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ctvrtlik tries to avoid it but Vesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ctvrtlik to the ground. Ctvrtlik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ctvrtlik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vesque defends it nicely. Vesque gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vesque clinches with 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! Vesque breaks the clinch.
Vesque shoots in for a takedown but Ctvrtlik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Vesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ctvrtlik leaves Vesque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ctvrtlik gets caught flat footed, as Vesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Vesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vesque wants to control from the top but Ctvrtlik keeps moving. Ctvrtlik wants to control the position but Vesque says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Ctvrtlik trying to control here.
Vesque wants to free his trapped foot but Ctvrtlik is holding on for dear life with his legs. Well, if Vesque is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vesque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ctvrtlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Vesque is nestled in close to Ctvrtlik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ctvrtlik gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Ctvrtlik is retaining full guard. Vesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vesque throwing strikes but missing. Ctvrtlik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ctvrtlik controlling the position. Ctvrtlik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vesque has picked Ctvrtlik up and slammed him! Ctvrtlik can't keep hold of the triangle and Vesque manages to pass to side control! Ctvrtlik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vesque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Vesque lands a few punches from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ctvrtlik manages to get back to half guard. Vesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ctvrtlik is just riding it out for now. Vesque eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Vesque keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ctvrtlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vesque pulls his head out easily. Vesque is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vesque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Vesque there. Ctvrtlik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vesque throwing shots but Ctvrtlik is blocking nicely. Rene Vesque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vesque controlling the action here. Bob Ctvrtlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Rene Vesque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vesque has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Vesque!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Faber's choice of entrance music: m.o.v.e - around the world. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
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173 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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168 cm
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Faber! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Ivanov misses. Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Faber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faber is looking to clinch. Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ivanov defending well as Faber loads up on a big left hand. Faber moves into the clinch successfully.
Faber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Faber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faber instigates a clinch. Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faber works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber cracks the inside of Ivanov's front leg. Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faber sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ivanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Faber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Faber tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Faber scores with a one two! Ivanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Faber throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it. Faber wants to clinch. Faber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Faber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanov. Faber scores with a jab to the jaw. Faber moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off. Faber tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Faber is looking to clinch. Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy. Faber tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Faber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage. Faber pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faber is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Faber defends the submission attempt. Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov. Faber wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Faber moves into full guard.
Faber is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ivanov trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside. A decent looking cross lands there for Faber. Ivanov fails to land the takedown. Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faber. Faber throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Faber throws a jab when Ivanov was well out of range. Faber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Faber connects with a leg kick. Ivanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Faber. Those never looked like landing. Faber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Faber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside. Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Faber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Faber looks to land a combination. Ivanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A looping hook to the body misses from Faber. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Faber moves into range and connects with a jab. Ivanov scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Faber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faber throws a series of strikes that have Ivanov backpedaling.
Faber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively. Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faber as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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! Faber tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Faber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Faber.
Faber stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position. Ivanov pulls guard effortlessly. Faber postures up.
Ivanov has control of Faber's left arm, preventing Faber from doing any damage. Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Aleksey Ivanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away. Faber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside. Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faber looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range. Jackson Faber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Faber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ivanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faber doesn't seem bothered though. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faber tries to clinch up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Faber tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Faber tries to clinch up. Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Faber throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it. Faber misses with a body punch
and Ivanov counters with a nice body shot. Ivanov is looking to wear down Faber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Faber misses with a double jab.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov. Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Faber is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov lands a jab to Faber's midsection. Ivanov is looking to clinch. Faber misses with a body shot.
Faber thows a body shot but no joy. Ivanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ivanov connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faber moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off. Faber fails to land with a series of punches.
Faber forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches. Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Faber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faber throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Faber is just out of range. Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faber throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber. Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Faber just misses with a punch to the body.
Faber throws a low kick but Ivanov moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Faber fails in his attempt to clinch. Ivanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Faber takes the fight into the clinch. Ivanov tries to pull guard but Faber won't allow it.
Faber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now. Faber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivanov blocks it with crossed arms. Faber trying to land knees to the body.
Faber breaks the clinch.
Ivanov scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Faber throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily. Jackson Faber seems to be getting the better of the standup. Faber misses with a hook. Faber thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Faber, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Faber against the cage but Faber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Faber. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet. Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faber sprawls well. Faber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ivanov wants to clinch enabling Faber to counter with a crisp jab. Faber throws a front kick aimed at Ivanov's knee but Ivanov avoids it well. Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Faber. Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside. Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy. Faber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Faber slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber. Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Faber's head. Faber moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov looking for a takedown. Faber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Faber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ivanov scores with a nice head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body kick from Faber. Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faber swivels and escapes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Ivanov avoids the body shot from Faber.
Ivanov connects with a right hand. Faber shakes it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Faber.
Sloppy strikes from Faber. Those never looked like landing. Faber avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber. Faber prevents a body shot from Ivanov. Faber is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Faber breaks from the clinch.
Faber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Faber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Faber moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off. Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov. Ivanov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faber defending well as Ivanov loads up on a big left hand. Faber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away. Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Faber misses with a two punch combination.
Faber tries to clinch up. Faber wants to clinch. Ivanov misses the shot to the body. Ivanov misses with a wild body shot. Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov moves out of range as Faber strikes. Faber is looking to clinch. Faber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Faber is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body. Faber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faber swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ivanov throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range. Faber moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body. Faber closes the distance and lands a one-two. Faber pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch. Ivanov tries to pull guard but Faber won't allow it.
Ivanov jumps guard.
Faber wanted to stand there but Ivanov had control of the position. Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Faber throws a leg kick that misses. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Faber fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Faber throws a right and a left that both miss. Faber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Faber is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Faber wants to clinch. Faber tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Faber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ivanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faber's guard. Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control. Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control. Ivanov won't allow Faber to get back to his feet. Ivanov throws a strike but Faber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Faber is looking to stand up but Ivanov won't let him. Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there. Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov has his foot on Faber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faber works his way back into a safe position though. Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Faber from standing up. Ivanov 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. Aleksey Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Faber gets to his feet. Ivanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Faber misses with a hook. Ivanov throws the left hand but Faber avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faber in his tracks. Ivanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Faber saw that one coming. Faber is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Faber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Faber tries to clinch up. Faber tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faber manages to avoid it. Faber tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson Faber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Faber tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Faber throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Faber throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it. Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ivanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faber. Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Faber finds it's target. Ivanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Faber counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Faber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jackson Faber. I've got Faber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Faber! Jackson Faber is the new welterweight champion!
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