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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaiden Shinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Gaiden Shinji was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaiden Shinji!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shinji.
Del Rio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shinji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shinji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Del Rio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Del Rio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shinji's waist but Shinji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Rio off to one side.
Shinji with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Shinji tenderised Del Rio's leg. Del Rio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Rio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shinji!
Shinji tries to lock up and control but Del Rio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Rio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shinji is on top in guard.
Shinji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shinji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gaiden Shinji hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinji as he avoids it easily.
Shinji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alberto Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinji pinned against the cage. Shinji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Del Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Rio has his takedown stuffed
and Shinji counters with a nice low kick that buckles Del Rio's knee momentarily.
Gaiden Shinji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
Shinji throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji lands with an overhand left.
Del Rio is rocked!
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!
Shinji is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Del Rio flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Del Rio is out cold! Shinji holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaiden Shinji!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arik Leoniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin The Young Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin The Young Assassin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arik Leoniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin The Young Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Young Assassin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leoniel backs up against the cage.
The Young Assassin stuffs the takedown attempt from Leoniel. Leoniel gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leoniel.
Leoniel tries for a takedown but The Young Assassin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arik Leoniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leoniel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Arik Leoniel has been cut.
The Young Assassin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leoniel eats them both and turns towards The Young Assassin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from The Young Assassin as Leoniel shoots in.
The Young Assassin lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Leoniel sprawling to the canvas. The Young Assassin follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Leoniel hang on?
Leoniel is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Young Assassin tries to stand and escape but Leoniel actually recovers to full guard.
Oh Leoniel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leoniel looking for a sweep. Not yet Leoniel, not yet.
Leoniel seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Young Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Leoniel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leoniel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leoniel tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leoniel is on top in guard.
Leoniel tries to free his leg and advance position but The Young Assassin is retaining full guard.
Leoniel stands up from The Young Assassin's guard - Leoniel perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Young Assassin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Young Assassin stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Young Assassin throws a series of punches but Leoniel moves out of range.
Leoniel shoots in looking for a takedown. The Young Assassin tries to sprawl out of it but Leoniel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Young Assassin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Young Assassin lands a nice shot to the body.
Leoniel instigates a clinch.
The Young Assassin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leoniel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leoniel tries to pull guard but The Young Assassin won't allow it.
The Young Assassin pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Young Assassin trying to control the position.
Leoniel is pushing down on The Young Assassin's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Young Assassin is fighting to maintain full guard but Leoniel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leoniel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Young Assassin sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leoniel lands a nice short elbow.
Leoniel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Young Assassin wants to get back to full guard.
The Young Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoniel decides to stand and escape the position.
Leoniel shoots in for a double leg but The Young Assassin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Young Assassin is looking to clinch.
Leoniel shoots for a double leg takedown but The Young Assassin sprawls well. He's pushed Leoniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Young Assassin closes the distance and clinches.
Leoniel breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Young Assassin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Young Assassin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leoniel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Young Assassin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leoniel is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin The Young Assassin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arik Leoniel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Young Assassin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Young Assassin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leoniel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Young Assassin counters with a head kick. That will keep Leoniel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Young Assassin works over Leoniel's head and body with a nice combination.
Leoniel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Young Assassin 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.
Leoniel throwing strikes but missing.
The Young Assassin wants to stand up but Leoniel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Young Assassin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leoniel has passed into half guard!
The Young Assassin is breathing heavily.
The Young Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.
Leoniel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Young Assassin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leoniel slows the pace down in half guard.
Arik Leoniel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leoniel passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Young Assassin working to try and regain half guard.
The Young Assassin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leoniel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leoniel not doing much here.
The Young Assassin trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoniel uses his free foot to push down on The Young Assassin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Young Assassin.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leoniel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Young Assassin working to try and regain half guard.
The Young Assassin is in a horrible position here. Leoniel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leoniel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Young Assassin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Leoniel raining down shots 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!
Leoniel avoids the attempt from The Young Assassin to control.
BOOM! Leoniel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leoniel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leoniel landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leoniel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leoniel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Young Assassin looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arik Leoniel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arik Leoniel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leoniel has closed the distance and engaged The Young Assassin in a clinch.
Leoniel tries a body shot but The Young Assassin blocks it.
The Young Assassin jumps guard but Leoniel stands there with The Young Assassin around his waist. The Young Assassin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Young Assassin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leoniel.
Leoniel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Young Assassin lands with a kick to the temple. Leoniel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from The Young Assassin.
The Young Assassin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leoniel's waist but Leoniel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Young Assassin off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leoniel blocks a head kick by The Young Assassin.
Leoniel doesn't manage to clinch there - The Young Assassin circles away.
Leoniel tries for a takedown but The Young Assassin circles away easily
and The Young Assassin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Young Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Young Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leoniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Young Assassin somewhat.
Arik Leoniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin The Young Assassin.
The Young Assassin tries to bum rush Leoniel with a series of wild strikes but Leoniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leoniel dodges the punch combination from The Young Assassin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leoniel.
Melvin The Young Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leoniel slaps away a takedown attempt from The Young Assassin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Young Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leoniel darts in trying to clinch
and The Young Assassin counters with a three punch combo that has Leoniel backing up. Leoniel nods at The Young Assassin to acknowledge the strikes.
The Young Assassin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoniel has a takedown stuffed.
The Young Assassin leaves Leoniel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Young Assassin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leoniel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leoniel shoots in for a takedown but The Young Assassin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Young Assassin!
Leoniel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leoniel shoots for a double leg takedown but The Young Assassin sprawls well. He's pushed Leoniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leoniel with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Young Assassin counters with a big head kick but Leoniel shrugs it off.
The Young Assassin throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Young Assassin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leoniel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Young Assassin as he jumps to the side.
Melvin The Young Assassin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leoniel tries for a takedown but The Young Assassin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin The Young Assassin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Young Assassin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin The Young Assassin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Shane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louis is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Louis circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Louis tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Louis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a jab when Louis was well out of range.
Louis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Louis as Williams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Louis.
Louis lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Williams tries for a takedown but Louis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Louis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Williams postures up in Louis's guard and throws a big left but Louis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
Williams 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.
Louis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Louis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams won't allow Louis to get back to his feet.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Louis blocks nicely.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Louis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Louis blocks nicely.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Louis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams postures up in Louis's guard and throws a big left but Louis blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Louis is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Louis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Louis is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Louis wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Louis is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Louis working a defensive guard here.
Louis has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Louis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Louis stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Louis counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Louis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Louis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
Louis blocks the strikes from Williams.
Williams missing with punches from the bottom.
Louis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams pushes Louis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Louis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Louis getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis tries to stand and escape but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams is pressing down on Louis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Louis stands up and waves to Williams to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Louis lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Louis stuffs the takedown.
Louis 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.
Louis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Louis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Louis.
Louis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Louis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Louis scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Louis lands with a nice body punch.
Louis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Louis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Louis wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Louis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martin Louis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Williams just wasn't active enough.
Louis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Williams wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
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!
Williams trying to strike off his back.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Louis from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Louis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Louis wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Louis wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams seems keen to control Louis's posture.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Louis wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Louis from standing up.
Louis wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Louis has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louis working a defensive guard here.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Louis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Louis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Louis is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams pushing down on Louis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Louis is trying to get back to full guard.
Louis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Louis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Louis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Louis is defending well.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Louis wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throwing shots but Louis is blocking nicely.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shane Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Louis 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martin Louis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Guzman (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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142 lbs
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151 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman moves into the clinch.
Guzman digs a right hand underneath Howlett's ribcage. Howlett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guzman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guzman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Guzman scores with a shoulder strike.
Guzman lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett tries to work over Guzman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guzman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guzman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Guzman.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Howlett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guzman.
Guzman lands a nice knee to the body.
Guzman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guzman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guzman scores a nice knee to the body.
Guzman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guzman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guzman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Guzman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guzman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guzman lands a good knee to the midsection. Howlett won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Guzman.
Howlett is rocked!
Guzman presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Howlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett takes an elbow to the temple.
Guzman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guzman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guzman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
A short left from Guzman.
A short right from Guzman.
Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Howlett with a big uppercut! Howlett tries to clinch up but Guzman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Howlett to the mat! Howlett covers up and Guzman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esteban Guzman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel St Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Metal Crue. St Martin has chosen Drop the world - Lil'Wayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel St Martin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creatine gets a double leg takedown into St Martin's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Creatine trying to control but St Martin is working from the bottom.
St Martin trying to control the position.
Creatine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creatine trying to control the position from guard on top but St Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creatine has managed to clinch.
St Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Creatine looking to score a takedown here. St Martin is defending well but Creatine drives through and ends up in St Martin's guard.
Creatine passes St Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creatine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. St Martin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Creatine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Creatine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bayani De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oh la!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bayani De Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix thows a leg kick but De Guzman checks it
and De Guzman counters with a single leg into guard. Phoenix didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix working a defensive guard here.
De Guzman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Guzman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as De Guzman tries to pass.
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Guzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Guzman stands and throws Phoenix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
De Guzman throws an elbow but Phoenix slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Guzman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Guzman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Guzman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
Phoenix manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Guzman.
De Guzman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Guzman throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
De Guzman throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Phoenix trying to control but De Guzman postures up.
De Guzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phoenix tries to kick De Guzman off but De Guzman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Guzman throws a strike but Phoenix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but De Guzman keeps moving.
De Guzman wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayani De Guzman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix tries to bum rush De Guzman with a series of wild strikes but De Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Guzman looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
De Guzman stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from De Guzman.
Simon Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Guzman is looking to chop away at Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phoenix manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phoenix controls De Guzman momentarily but De Guzman frees himself.
Phoenix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Guzman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Guzman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if De Guzman 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.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but De Guzman has control of the leg.
De Guzman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but De Guzman is controlling well.
De Guzman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Guzman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Guzman is looking for a kimura but Phoenix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Guzman to get the leverage.
Phoenix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phoenix.
De Guzman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Guzman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Guzman chips away with some ground and pound.
De Guzman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
De Guzman wants to get back to his feet but Phoenix drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to control but De Guzman is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Guzman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Guzman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Phoenix has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayani De Guzman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Guzman. De Guzman obviously looking to wear him down.
De Guzman scores with a body shot.
Bayani De Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by De Guzman. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Guzman.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but De Guzman is out of range.
Phoenix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and De Guzman moves out of range easily.
De Guzman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Guzman manages to avoid it.
De Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman lands a slapping body shot.
De Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but De Guzman persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix swings for the body but De Guzman moves out of range.
De Guzman misses with a body kick.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by De Guzman.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by De Guzman.
Decent striking displayed by De Guzman there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Phoenix duly obliges.
De Guzman checks the leg kick.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a low kick but De Guzman moves out of range easily.
De Guzman digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Bayani De Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
De Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as De Guzman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and De Guzman moves out of range easily.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Guzman.
De Guzman misses with a few strikes there.
De Guzman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
De Guzman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
De Guzman lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Guzman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bayani De Guzman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Guzman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Guzman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Guzman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bayani De Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Guzman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayani De Guzman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa has chosen 26 Bass by Roni Size as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
164 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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30
186 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sandoval jabs at Costa's body.
Sandoval throws a leg kick
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandoval keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to 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!
Sandoval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandoval has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandoval moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandoval is trying to keep Costa in close.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Costa cracks Sandoval with a solid left hand.
Sandoval is controlling Costa's posture.
Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval managing to control the position.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandoval defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sandoval tenderised Costa's leg. Costa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandoval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa cracks Sandoval with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Costa tries to advance position but instead Sandoval slips a leg back in to half guard.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
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. Costa connects with a nice short shot to Sandoval's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandoval's head.
Sandoval makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandoval.
Costa passes Sandoval's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval gets back to full guard.
Sandoval manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandoval is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandoval has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costa gets full guard.
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Costa looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval is in close to Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sandoval 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 Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandoval defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sandoval.
Sandoval works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa tries for a takedown but Sandoval circles away easily
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Costa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sandoval fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sandoval. That one must have hurt.
Sandoval scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costa doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sandoval cracks Costa with a good jab.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sandoval is able to avoid easily.
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa is rocked!
It looks like Carlos Costa has been cut.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandoval finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sandoval can pounce on him.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range and Costa settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sandoval is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval keeping hold of Costa's head, controlling as best he can.
Sandoval regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Sandoval has wrist control.
Sandoval trying to control the position.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Sandoval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sandoval trying to strike off his back.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Sandoval is trying to keep Costa in close.
Carlos Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa postures up in Sandoval's guard and throws a big left but Sandoval blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Costa frees his head nicely. Oh but Sandoval has switched to an armbar! Costa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Flavio Sandoval!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by Anderson Silva Theme Song. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckknuckle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner.
Buckknuckle misses with a wild body shot.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Buckknuckle. Those never looked like landing.
Buckknuckle misses with a hook.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckknuckle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winner slips under a jab from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle misses with a wild combination.
Winner misses with a leg kick.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Buckknuckle.
Winner slips a straight right by Buckknuckle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buckknuckle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckknuckle somewhat.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner tries to bum rush Buckknuckle with a series of wild strikes but Buckknuckle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner tries to bum rush Buckknuckle with a series of wild strikes but Buckknuckle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a series of punches but Buckknuckle avoids them all with ease.
Winner throws a right and a left that Buckknuckle avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Winner.
Winner throws a right hand that Buckknuckle ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckknuckle also avoids with ease.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckknuckle slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Buckknuckle shoots in but no luck this time.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elwood Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle lands a jab.
Winner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Buckknuckle lands.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milo Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that Buckknuckle avoids nicely.
Winner 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckknuckle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckknuckle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Buckknuckle's legs - danger averted.
Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckknuckle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winner stacks Buckknuckle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winner!
Winner works to advance to full mount. Buckknuckle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Buckknuckle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buckknuckle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Winner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winner thows a huge punch but Buckknuckle dodges it nicely.
Winner is looking to advance position but Buckknuckle won't allow it.
Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to free his trapped foot but Buckknuckle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buckknuckle moves into full guard.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckknuckle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Winner!
Winner is trying to stand.
Winner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Buckknuckle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Buckknuckle has hold of Winner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Winner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Buckknuckle looking to finish with strikes here!
Buckknuckle scoring with strikes but Winner is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner really wants to buck Buckknuckle off and get back to his feet.
Buckknuckle is landing with some decent strikes but Winner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckknuckle with shots to the head and body - Winner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Buckknuckle landing strikes from the mount and Winner is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elwood Buckknuckle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Buckknuckle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buckknuckle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckknuckle.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckknuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckknuckle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Buckknuckle fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckknuckle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buckknuckle scores with a shot to the body.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckknuckle is defended easily by Winner.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elwood Buckknuckle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
Winner misses with the combination.
Buckknuckle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle dodges the punch combination from Winner.
Buckknuckle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buckknuckle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winner on the side of the head.
Winner gets a double leg takedown into Buckknuckle's guard.
Buckknuckle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winner postures up in Buckknuckle's guard and throws a big left but Buckknuckle blocks it.
Buckknuckle keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckknuckle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Buckknuckle's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Buckknuckle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckknuckle is breathing heavily.
Buckknuckle can't keep his opponent in guard - Winner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Winner there.
Buckknuckle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner.
Buckknuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winner pulls his head out easily.
Buckknuckle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winner won't allow Buckknuckle to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winner passes Buckknuckle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Winner raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Winner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Buckknuckle is rocked!
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!
Buckknuckle is trying to escape the mount.
Buckknuckle is still in real trouble! Can Winner finish him?
Winner postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Buckknuckle badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Winner around the waist but Winner pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Winner is the winner by TKO! Winner jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Winner!
Our winner, Milo Winner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanji Cook will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sanji Cook!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basilan misses the jab.
Basilan clinches.
Basilan can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Basilan fails to land.
Basilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Felix Basilan has been cut.
Basilan stalling against the cage.
Cook throws an elbow but it misses.
Cook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Basilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook has had enough of the clinch but Basilan keeps him there for the moment.
Basilan works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Cook misses with an elbow strike.
Basilan dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
Basilan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.
Basilan cracks Cook with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basilan is one step ahead there.
Basilan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Basilan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felix Basilan.
Basilan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Basilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basilan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Basilan throws a leg kick
and Cook counters with a three punch combo that has Basilan backing up. Basilan nods at Cook to acknowledge the strikes.
Cook avoids the body shot from Basilan.
Basilan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basilan scores with a jab to the body.
Sanji Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basilan's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan staying out of range there.
Basilan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Basilan is looking to wear down Cook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Basilan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cook rushes Basilan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Basilan managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cook tries a knee to the head but Basilan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basilan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Basilan tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basilan avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Basilan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Basilan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basilan scores with a hook to the body.
Cook looking to throw knees to the head but Basilan is blocking nicely.
A short right from Basilan on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basilan leaning against his opponent.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basilan.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan tries for a takedown but Cook manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basilan tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Basilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Basilan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Basilan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Basilan avoids it.
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 Felix Basilan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan'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.
Basilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cook. Cook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cook forces Basilan back against the cage and clinches.
Cook takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basilan.
Cook prevents a body shot from Basilan.
Basilan pushes Cook back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cook trying to stall but Basilan improves his position.
Basilan tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Basilan back against the cage.
Basilan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Basilan misses with a punch to the body.
Basilan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Basilan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basilan avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
Felix Basilan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Basilan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Basilan tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Basilan back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basilan.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Basilan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Basilan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan lands a shot to the body.
Basilan misses with a body punch.
Basilan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cook looking to throw knees to the head but Basilan is blocking nicely.
Basilan lands a body punch.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basilan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Basilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan is stalling here.
Basilan scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Basilan managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook looking to throw knees to the head but Basilan is blocking nicely.
Cook misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Basilan.
Basilan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felix Basilan.
Cook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basilan's sensitive parts.
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Basilan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cook blocks a leg kick.
Basilan tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Basilan counters with a straight right hand.
Felix Basilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cook scores with a decent looking hook.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Basilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Basilan.
Nice body punch from Basilan.
Cook clinches up with Basilan and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Basilan.
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!
Basilan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
Basilan misses with a punch to the body.
Basilan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basilan.
Nice elbow from Cook.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Cook blocks a body shot from Basilan.
Basilan stalling the fight.
Basilan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basilan taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Basilan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Basilan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basilan lands the left hand.
Basilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basilan lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Cook clinches up against the cage.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan lands with a light punch inside.
Basilan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Basilan.
A right hook to the body lands for Basilan.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basilan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Basilan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Basilan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Basilan slows the pace down in half guard.
Basilan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Basilan 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.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Basilan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basilan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Basilan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Basilan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Basilan wants to free his trapped foot but Cook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Basilan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felix Basilan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basilan.
Sanji Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Basilan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basilan.
Basilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Basilan tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Basilan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cook. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilan slips a straight right by Cook.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Basilan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Basilan blocks the body kick.
Basilan blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to sprawl but Basilan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Basilan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cook defending well though.
Basilan 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.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
Basilan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Basilan wants to free his trapped foot but Cook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cook regains full guard. Nicely done.
Basilan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Felix Basilan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basilan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Cook misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan scores with a nice strike.
Basilan throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Felix Basilan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Basilan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Basilan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Basilan goes for a takedown attempt but Cook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Basilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basilan finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
Cook wants to slow Basilan down by chopping away at his legs.
Basilan misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Basilan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basilan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Basilan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hadzija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bos ili Hadžija. Hambukoo has chosen Darkest Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija misses with a body shot.
Hadzija misses with a looping left.
Hadzija tests Hambukoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hadzija lands with a nice body punch.
Hambukoo avoids the body shot from Hadzija.
A telegraphed right hand from Hadzija misses the target.
Hambukoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hambukoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hambukoo 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.
Hambukoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadzija won't allow Hambukoo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hambukoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hadzija's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hambukoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hambukoo wants to control from the top but Hadzija keeps moving.
Hadzija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hambukoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hambukoo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is trying to stand up here but Hambukoo is controlling him well.
Hambukoo 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.
Hambukoo is working for an americana but Hadzija has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hambukoo was thinking about the submission.
Hadzija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo passes Hadzija's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hambukoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hambukoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hadzija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hambukoo.
Hadzija is trying to stand up here but Hambukoo is controlling him well.
Hambukoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hambukoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hambukoo thows a huge punch but Hadzija dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hambukoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hadzija's head.
Hadzija looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hambukoo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hambukoo throwing shots but Hadzija is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nag Hambukoo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hadzija moves out of range as Hambukoo throws a body kick.
Hambukoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hadzija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hambukoo is able to avoid easily.
Hadzija throws a shot from downtown. Hambukoo moves away and avoids it.
Hadzija misses with a looping right.
Hambukoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadzija throws out the jab.
Hadzija throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hambukoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hambukoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hadzija.
Hambukoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hadzija looks to land a right hand but Hambukoo moved out of range.
Hambukoo connects with a body shot.
Hadzija throws a shot from downtown. Hambukoo moves away and avoids it.
Hambukoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hadzija at a distance.
Hambukoo swings for the body but Hadzija moves out of range.
Hambukoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hadzija moves away.
Hambukoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hadzija, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to land a knee to the head but Hambukoo blocks with his arms.
Hambukoo has hold of one of Hadzija's legs. Hadzija is fighting the takedown attempt but Hambukoo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo stands and throws Hadzija's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nag Hambukoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadzija tries to escape but Hambukoo is in control.
Hadzija is not content to let Hambukoo control the position.
Hambukoo tries for a kimura but Hadzija is defending well.
Hambukoo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hambukoo.
Hambukoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadzija has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hambukoo is trying to ground and pound but Hadzija uses the momentary lack of control by Hambukoo to regain half guard.
Hadzija regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hambukoo.
Hadzija has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hambukoo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija moves out of range of the body kick from Hambukoo.
Hadzija looks to throw the jab but Hambukoo is out of range.
Hambukoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadzija throws out the jab.
Hambukoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hambukoo defending well as Hadzija loads up on a big left hand.
Hadzija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hadzija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hambukoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hadzija rather than just go for the knockout.
Hadzija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadzija misses with a hook to the body
and Hambukoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hadzija can't keep his opponent in guard - Hambukoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hambukoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hadzija does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hadzija is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nag Hambukoo!
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