 |
Canuck Cagefight II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Marinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marinas's entrance music is Linkin Park - Faint. A fine choice. Kray has chosen "Sexy and I Know It" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Marinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Kray!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marinas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kray seems to be working for a kimura but Marinas defends the submission attempt.
Kray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kray prevents Marinas from improving his position.
Marinas is pressing down on Kray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kray looks gassed!
Kray is fighting to break Marinas's control of his arms but Marinas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kray has gone for a leg lock! Marinas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kray's guard.
Marinas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Marinas.
Marinas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kray quickly recovers to half guard.
Marinas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marinas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marinas.
Marinas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kray to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinas shoots in for a double leg but Kray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marinas.
Marinas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marinas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marinas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marinas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marinas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Marinas seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Marinas.
Marinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marinas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Marinas dominated that round.
That's time! Marinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marinas shoots in but Kray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kray is looking to pass Marinas's guard but actually Marinas recovers to full guard.
Marinas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kray manages to get himself to full guard.
Marinas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kray is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Marinas just wasn't active enough.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kray.
Marinas regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marinas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kray being controlled here momentarily.
Marinas working for a triangle but Kray defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marinas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marinas dives on top into guard.
Marinas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Marinas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marinas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Marinas seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marinas decides to stand and escape the position.
Marinas gets caught napping as Kray dives in and scores a takedown. Marinas manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kray is defending well. Marinas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kray has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marinas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Marinas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Apotamus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hip Apotamus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins clinches up against the cage.
Apotamus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Wiggins to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apotamus.
Wiggins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apotamus is defending well for now.
Wiggins pulls Apotamus into guard.
Wiggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggins, not yet.
Wiggins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Apotamus from controlling successfully.
Apotamus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiggins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apotamus is really struggling to control Wiggins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wiggins wants to stand but Apotamus is controlling the position.
Wiggins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apotamus drops back looking for a leg! Wiggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wiggins manages to kick Apotamus off! Apotamus jumps back into Wiggins's guard.
Apotamus wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Apotamus advances position into side control!
Apotamus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Apotamus is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiggins is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is looking to regain half guard here but Apotamus keeps moving and retains side control.
Apotamus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apotamus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apotamus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Apotamus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wiggins is trying to escape and Apotamus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wiggins is forced to tap! Nice work there by Apotamus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hip Apotamus!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steev Izzerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ellenberger's choice of entrance music: Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steev Izzerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Ellenberger.
It looks like Steev Izzerman has been cut.
Ellenberger throws a jab but it's blocked by Izzerman.
Ellenberger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izzerman at a distance.
Ellenberger misses the jab.
Ellenberger thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellenberger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellenberger scores with the left hand. Izzerman knows he should have avoided that one.
Ellenberger connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger takes a swing at Izzerman's ribcage but misses.
Ellenberger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izzerman manages to avoid it.
Ellenberger lands a jab to the nose.
Ellenberger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ellenberger throws a big shot that misses.
Ellenberger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellenberger throws the left hand but Izzerman avoids the punch easily.
Izzerman fails with the takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger takes a swing at Izzerman's ribcage but misses.
Ellenberger lands a really nice looking cross but Izzerman seems unphased.
Izzerman blocks a jab.
Izzerman has his takedown stuffed
and Ellenberger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izzerman tries for a takedown but Ellenberger circles away easily
and Izzerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steev Izzerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellenberger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Izzerman ducks under a wild hook from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellenberger clobbers Izzerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ellenberger jabs Izzerman right on the nose. Izzerman blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izzerman defending well as Ellenberger loads up on a big left hand.
Izzerman has his takedown stuffed
and Ellenberger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steev Izzerman's cut is getting worse.
Ellenberger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izzerman moves away.
Ellenberger connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger misses with a hook.
Ellenberger misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ellenberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steev Izzerman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Izzerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Izzerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izzerman tries for a takedown but Ellenberger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ellenberger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izzerman misses with a takedown attempt - Ellenberger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izzerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steev Izzerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izzerman tries to clinch but Ellenberger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ellenberger.
Izzerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Izzerman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellenberger.
Steev Izzerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ellenberger throws a good cross that connects.
Izzerman is rocked!
Ellenberger thuds his right hand into Izzerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Izzerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Ellenberger cracks Izzerman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Izzerman falls to his knees and Ellenberger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Ellenberger!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex . Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
186 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Craig!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig throws a series of punches but Carlton avoids them all with ease.
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Craig looks gassed!
Craig ducks under a wild hook from Carlton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Craig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlton looks to land a combination but Craig avoids it well.
Carlton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carlton.
It looks like Jonny Craig has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlton throws a lazy right hand but Craig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlton cracks Craig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Craig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carlton finish him?
Craig is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Carlton misses.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carlton! Craig is backing up but he can't get away as Carlton lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Craig and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Carlton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
