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MLC 19: Callaway v. Melkonyan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Martin Le Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dietrich Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich Wolfen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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201 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Martin Le Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dietrich Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Corre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolfen slips a straight right by Le Corre.
Wolfen moves into the clinch.
Le Corre misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfen taking a breather.
Le Corre trying to control the position but instead, Wolfen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Le Corre into the cage.
Wolfen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Corre looking for a takedown.
Wolfen stalling against the cage.
Wolfen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wolfen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Corre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wolfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wolfen misses.
Le Corre drives through with a takedown into Wolfen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Le Corre wants to control from the top but Wolfen keeps moving.
Le Corre wants to pass the guard but Wolfen is keeping the position.
Wolfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Corre is one step ahead there.
Le Corre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Corre wants to pass the guard but Wolfen is keeping the position.
Le Corre trying to control but Wolfen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Wolfen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfen needs to keep his hands up - Le Corre had a free shot at his head there.
Wolfen rushes Le Corre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfen taking a breather.
Wolfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Corre controls his hands.
Le Corre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolfen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Corre backwards.
Wolfen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Corre is looking to control Wolfen's arms but Wolfen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Le Corre has his back to the cage.
Le Corre letting Wolfen take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dietrich Wolfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfen throws a series of punches but Le Corre moves out of range.
Wolfen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Corre.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolfen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Le Corre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolfen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Le Corre in side control, throwing shots but Wolfen defends.
Wolfen struggling a bit here.
Le Corre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Corre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen struggling a bit here.
Le Corre working the ground and pound but Wolfen is defending the strikes.
Wolfen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Corre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Le Corre throws a strike aimed at the side of Wolfen's head but Wolfen avoids it well.
Wolfen is not content to let Le Corre control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Corre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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 Jean Martin Le Corre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolfen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Corre scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfen clinches.
Le Corre tries a body shot but Wolfen blocks it.
Le Corre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfen is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Wolfen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfen stalling.
Wolfen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wolfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jean Martin Le Corre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfen lands with a right hand.
Le Corre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolfen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Corre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Corre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfen has time to react.
Le Corre looks to land a left hand but Wolfen moved out of range nicely.
Le Corre misses with an uppercut
letting Wolfen counter with a right hand.
Wolfen instigates a clinch.
Le Corre is trying to stall.
Le Corre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wolfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Corre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Martin Le Corre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Corre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Corre somewhat.
Wolfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Corre.
Wolfen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolfen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le Corre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dietrich Wolfen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Martin Le Corre.
Le Corre takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Le Corre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Corre moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Corre.
Le Corre missing with a left hand there. Wolfen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Corre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfen.
Decent striking displayed by Wolfen there.
Wolfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Corre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Le Corre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfen is fending him off so far but Le Corre persists. Nope, Wolfen circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Corre moves out of range as Wolfen strikes.
Wolfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Corre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfen as he avoids it easily.
Le Corre shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfen sprawls well. He's pushed Le Corre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Le Corre connects with a jab.
Le Corre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfen.
Le Corre swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen throws a hook but Le Corre blocks it.
Wolfen ducks under a wild hook from Le Corre.
Wolfen tries to clinch up but Le Corre circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfen clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfen as Le Corre tries to tie him up.
Wolfen gets underhooks to prevent Le Corre's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Le Corre tries a body shot but Wolfen blocks it.
Wolfen breaks from the clinch.
Le Corre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Le Corre.
Wolfen is trying to improve his position.
Le Corre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dietrich Wolfen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wolfen tries to clinch but Le Corre moves out of range.
Le Corre shoots in and drives through. Wolfen sprawls well.
Wolfen misses with an uppercut. Le Corre saw that one coming.
Wolfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Corre.
Wolfen misses with an uppercut.
Wolfen staying out of range there.
Le Corre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Le Corre 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.
Le Corre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfen, who protects the arm well.
Le Corre is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolfen is defending well.
Wolfen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen tries to improve position but can't.
Le Corre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wolfen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Corre throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Le Corre is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wolfen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Le Corre gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wolfen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Le Corre lets go of the hold and Wolfen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Martin Le Corre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pentangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SHATTERED DREAMS. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pentangeli. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Pentangeli 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.
Austin fails with the takedown
and Pentangeli moves into the clinch.
Austin being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentangeli.
Pentangeli digs a right hand into Austin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Austin's gas tank.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Pentangeli as the two fighters clinch.
Pentangeli presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentangeli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Pentangeli successfully pulls guard.
Pentangeli is pulling down on Austin's head to control his posture.
Pentangeli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pentangeli can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pentangeli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pentangeli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pentangeli in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pentangeli connects with a nice short shot to Austin's temple.
Well, if Pentangeli 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentangeli moves nicely into side control.
Pentangeli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pentangeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Pentangeli.
Austin has his takedown stuffed
and Pentangeli counters with a three punch combo that has Austin backing up. Austin nods at Pentangeli to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pentangeli's waist but Pentangeli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Pentangeli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Austin's guard.
Pentangeli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pentangeli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pentangeli stands and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentangeli controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Austin down.
Pentangeli landing strikes.
Pentangeli controlling the position from side mount.
Pentangeli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pentangeli controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pentangeli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pentangeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pentangeli counters with a straight right hand.
Pentangeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Austin tries for a takedown but Pentangeli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentangeli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Pentangeli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pentangeli duly obliges.
Pentangeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Pentangeli.
Pentangeli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Austin!
Austin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentangeli controlling from mount.
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.
Pentangeli lands a big elbow.
Pentangeli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Pentangeli controlling his opponent.
Pentangeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin tries to hold on but Pentangeli postures up.
Pentangeli controlling his opponent.
Pentangeli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Austin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Austin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Austin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Pentangeli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Azell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as JJ Story enters the cage!
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240 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Azell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Story!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story misses with a takedown attempt
so Azell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Story keeping moving, preventing Azell from controlling successfully.
Story looking for a sweep. Not yet Story, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Story can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azell advances to half guard.
Azell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Story knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like JJ Story has been cut.
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!
Azell is looking to take a break and control but Story is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azell is looking for a kimura but Story is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azell to get the leverage.
Azell trying to control the action but Story is working from the bottom.
Story tries to roll over but Azell keeps him under control.
Azell is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Azell working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azell slips a nice elbow through Story's hands, connecting with Story's forehead.
Azell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Azell.
Story is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azell lands with a punch from half guard.
Azell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Story is looking to get to half guard.
Azell landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Azell looking for a guillotine from mount but Story is having none of it.
The referee warns Story that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Story wants to control but Azell is having none of it.
Story is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Story has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Story!
Azell pushes Story off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Story with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Story won't be happy with that.
Story taking a bit of punishment here - Azell scoring with strikes.
Azell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Story down.
Story is looking for a sweep.
Story looks gassed!
Story is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Story is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azell stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Story manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azell stays in close to Story's body and controls the position.
Azell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Story is keeping the position for now.
Story 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.
Azell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Story really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Story working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azell is one step ahead there.
Azell works over Story with some ground and pound from guard.
Azell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Story trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Story is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Azell is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azell 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.
Azell is trying to keep Story in close.
Story is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Azell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Story's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Story misses with a takedown attempt - Azell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Story.
Azell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azell lands a nice short elbow.
That has opened up JJ Story's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Story knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Story trying to control here.
Story is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by JJ Story.
Azell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Azell showed some decent athleticism there.
Story is refusing to be controlled, as Azell sits in half guard.
Azell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Story sees it coming and defends easily.
Azell 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.
Azell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Story does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azell is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Azell drops an elbow to the side of Story's head.
Ground and pound from Azell.
Story wants to control but Azell is keeping busy.
Story tries to get to full guard but Azell has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Story doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azell.
Azell working Story over with strikes.
JJ Story's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Story trying to control but Azell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azell lands a nice short elbow.
Azell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Story can do to turn this around?
Azell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Story defend it? Azell steps over the head and cranks it - Story is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Azell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Azell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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242 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Moss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moss is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Moss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chubby Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moss avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson rushes Moss and presses him up against the cage.
Moss lands a left hand.
Moss has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has Moss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to stall but Moss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moss sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moss moves into full guard.
Moss pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Moss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Moss!
Moss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
Moss wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Moss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to keep Moss in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moss is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Moss circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Brandon Moss has been cut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Moss avoids them all with ease.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moss quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moss defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a strike but Moss avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moss on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike but Moss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Moss thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Moss stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Moss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Moss counters with a left to the body.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Moss counters with a left to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moss counters with a nice body shot.
Chubby Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Moss counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Moss is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Moss. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moss showed some decent athleticism there.
Moss trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Moss there.
Moss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Moss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is not content to let Moss control the position.
Moss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moss stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moss thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is staying active underneath Moss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Moss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson tries to hold on but Moss pushes him away.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Moss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Moss's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moss counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Moss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moss circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moss manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Moss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Moss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Moss had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Moss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Moss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Moss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Moss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Moss wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moss postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Moss landing with the ground and pound.
Moss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moss stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves to clinch but Moss breaks away
and Moss counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Moss.
Chubby Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Moss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Moss dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Moss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moss 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Moss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desi Venetiaan (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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220 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venetiaan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freeman circles away.
Venetiaan misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Venetiaan lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venetiaan tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Venetiaan throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Venetiaan had a free shot at his head there.
Venetiaan swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Venetiaan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Desi Venetiaan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Venetiaan in a clinch.
Freeman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Venetiaan wants a takedown but no success here.
Venetiaan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freeman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venetiaan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venetiaan blocks it with crossed arms.
Freeman is trying to stall.
Freeman avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venetiaan throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Venetiaan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venetiaan rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Venetiaan is trying to push Freeman away but Freeman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venetiaan looks for the body kick but Freeman saw that one coming.
Venetiaan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venetiaan works over Freeman's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman drops his hands momentarily and Venetiaan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman throws a wild body kick that Venetiaan sees coming a mile off.
Venetiaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Venetiaan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Venetiaan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
Venetiaan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venetiaan drops his shoulder and cracks Freeman with a huge uppercut! Freeman goes down! Can Venetiaan finish him?
Freeman is rocked!
Venetiaan pushes down on Freeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Freeman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venetiaan wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.
Venetiaan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Venetiaan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Venetiaan stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Venetiaan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Venetiaan throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Venetiaan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freeman connects with a looping right hand.
Venetiaan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venetiaan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Freeman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Venetiaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Venetiaan throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman slips a straight right by Venetiaan.
Desi Venetiaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venetiaan scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Venetiaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desi Venetiaan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venetiaan scores with a decent looking hook.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Venetiaan.
Venetiaan lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Venetiaan taking a breather.
Freeman slowing the pace effectively.
Freeman misses with an elbow strike.
Freeman wants to stall.
Venetiaan working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Venetiaan is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Freeman trying to stall but Venetiaan improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Venetiaan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venetiaan throws a body kick that misses.
Venetiaan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Venetiaan cracks Freeman with an uppercut from hell and Freeman crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Venetiaan's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Venetiaan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Freeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freeman tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan stands up from Freeman's guard - Venetiaan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venetiaan shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Venetiaan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Venetiaan pushes him off.
Venetiaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Venetiaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Venetiaan misses with a straight left.
Venetiaan scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venetiaan lands with a right and another and another! Freeman is in big trouble! Venetiaan lands again and this time it's lights out for Freeman! A quality knockout there for Venetiaan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Desi Venetiaan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Crushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crushkin's entrance music is Arcturus - Ad Absurdum. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chambers's choice of entrance music: DJ Unk - Comin' Down Da Street. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jovon Chambers was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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251 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Crushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crushkin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
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!
Crushkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikolai Crushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crushkin misses with a head kick.
Crushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chambers tries a low kick but Crushkin avoids it.
Chambers lands a two punch combo.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body. Crushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chambers lands with a nice body punch.
Chambers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crushkin in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Crushkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crushkin throws a lazy head kick
and Chambers counters with a right hand to the body.
Crushkin is breathing heavily.
Crushkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chambers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crushkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chambers if he has to take too many more of those.
Chambers lands a jab to Crushkin's midsection.
Chambers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chambers works over Crushkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Crushkin gets caught flat footed, as Chambers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Chambers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chambers is trying to control. Crushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crushkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chambers not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.
Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crushkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crushkin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Crushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chambers wants to control but Crushkin is keeping him busy.
Chambers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chambers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crushkin has one foot on Chambers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crushkin.
Crushkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crushkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chambers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crushkin misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers blocks a head kick by Crushkin.
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!
Crushkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chambers counters with a right hand to the body.
Chambers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crushkin misses with a combination
and Chambers counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jovon Chambers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Chambers catches Crushkin right on the button with a cross.
Crushkin walks into a left hand.
A lazy body kick from Crushkin
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers catches Crushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolai Crushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers with a hook.
Crushkin throws a wild body kick that Chambers sees coming a mile off.
Crushkin is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Chambers.
Chambers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crushkin quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crushkin sees it coming and defends easily.
Crushkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.
Chambers seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chambers seems to be looking for submissions.
Chambers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chambers is trying to control. Crushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chambers is trying to work for a kimura but Crushkin is defending well.
Chambers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crushkin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chambers tightening his grip on Crushkin, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers is working for a rear naked choke. Crushkin is not defending it well and Chambers has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Crushkin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Crushkin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jovon Chambers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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28
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Moss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moss is pushing down on Big's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big is fighting to maintain full guard but Moss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Big tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
Moss tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it.
Moss postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Big to stand up.
Moss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss just content to control the position.
Moss has an Americana. Big didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Moss is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Moss hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Moss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davonte Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes into the arena with Tres Delinquentes blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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26
199 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davonte Willis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willis checks a leg kick.
Willis slips under a jab.
Willis is looking to land body kicks.
Zapata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Willis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Willis throws a front kick aimed at Zapata's knee but Zapata avoids it well.
Zapata misses with a hook. Willis ducked under it nicely.
Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
Zapata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zapata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willis swivels and escapes.
Zapata lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willis. That's going to slow Zapata down.
A low kick from Willis is predictable there
and Zapata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willis throws a wild body kick that Zapata sees coming a mile off.
Zapata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zapata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willis.
Zapata throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Willis slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zapata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willis lands a nice looking body kick.
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown. Willis tries to sprawl out of it but Zapata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Willis is predictable there
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Willis slaps away a takedown attempt from Zapata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zapata working away.
Zapata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zapata has an Americana. Willis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zapata is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zapata hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alejandro Zapata!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad News Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Bad New's Theme. Gorawski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Mariusz Gorawski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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219 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad News Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorawski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorawski scores with a decent looking hook.
Gorawski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorawski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gorawski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorawski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gorawski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorawski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gorawski scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorawski as he jumps to the side.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gorawski.
Oooooh!!! Gorawski has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Gorawski steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Bad News Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a hook
and Gorawski rattles Brown with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Brown tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gorawski dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Brown stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mariusz Gorawski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 25/17 . Callaway has chosen Scraped as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
253 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Callaway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonyan looks to land a left hand but Callaway moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Melkonyan.
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut.
Callaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callaway, right into the meat.
Callaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaway misses with an uppercut.
Melkonyan moves away from the strike by Callaway.
Callaway wants to clinch up but Melkonyan keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Callaway tenderised Melkonyan's leg. Melkonyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Callaway tries to clinch there but Melkonyan circles away.
Callaway moves out of range as Melkonyan strikes.
Melkonyan lunges at Callaway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Callaway's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Callaway.
Melkonyan misses with a hook. Callaway ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melkonyan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callaway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melkonyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melkonyan.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melkonyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melkonyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melkonyan pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Melkonyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melkonyan looking for a triangle here. Callaway is fighting it but it looks tight! Melkonyan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Callaway is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eduard Melkonyan!
Eduard Melkonyan retains his heavyweight title!
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