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RFC 11: Salam vs Michaels II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Thompson (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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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Thompson checks a low kick from James.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson decides to stand back up.
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!
James tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
James misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by James.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson feints a jab promting James to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James misses with a straight right.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
James actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from James.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but James has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thompson is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
James is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James trying to control here.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sean Thompson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from James.
Matt James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson trying to control but James is having none of it.
James tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson controlling his opponent.
Thompson trying to control but James is having none of it.
Thompson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from James.
James throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Matt James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James lands a head kick!
Matt James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
James wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes James against the ropes but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
James throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands a jab to the head.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Thompson tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James misses with a hook.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
James leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt James had his way with Sean Thompson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James lands a head kick!
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Sean Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from James lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in James's guard.
Matt James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
A head kick misses from James.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from James.
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
James misses the jab.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Thompson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Main (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Out has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Cody Main has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Main!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Out!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Main wants to clinch.
Main moves out of range of the body kick from Out.
Out drives through and clinches with Main against the ropes.
Main is looking to break free of the clinch but Out has double underhooks.
Out stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Out.
Out creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Main's defenses.
Out lands a knee to the body.
Out misses with a knee strike.
Out using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Main has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Out looking to throw knees to the head but Main is blocking nicely.
Out taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Out lands an elbow just above Main 's eye.
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!
Out looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Main is trying to break free.
Out throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Main blocks it with crossed arms.
Out lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Out prevents Main from breaking the clinch.
Main tries to stall but Out uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Main is trying to break free.
Out escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Main takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Out fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Main, pushing him back against the ropes.
Out taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Out tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Out connects with a nasty looking knee right to Main's face.
Out tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Main wants to break the clinch but can't.
Out pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Out lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Main is rocked!
A head kick by Out - that's a beauty! Main is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Out can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Out!
A determined Pablo Out didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dalbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Dalbert looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Dalbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dalbert with that takedown attempt.
Dalbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalbert.
Dalbert wants to stall.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalbert could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dalbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Dalbert.
Dalbert blocking some punches.
Dalbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalbert looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalbert is one step ahead there.
Dalbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Dalbert pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Dalbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Dalbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Taylor.
Dalbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Dalbert is breathing heavily.
Dalbert misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dalbert dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Dalbert's head and hops out.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor looks for a takedown but Dalbert sprawls well.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Dalbert sprawls well.
Dalbert tries to clinch up
and Taylor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dalbert!
Taylor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dave Dalbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Dalbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalbert stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalbert pulls his head out easily.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalbert trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalbert pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dalbert seems content to control.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalbert defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dalbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor tries for a takedown but Dalbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalbert closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Dalbert didn't expect that.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Dalbert controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor gets to his feet - Dalbert follows without any prompting.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Dalbert moves to clinch but Taylor breaks away
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor 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.
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalbert defends well.
Taylor controls Dalbert momentarily but Dalbert frees himself.
Taylor has his foot on Dalbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalbert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dalbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Dalbert from controlling successfully.
Taylor has his foot on Dalbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dalbert should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taylor has tightened it up now! Dalbert should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Lelujah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lelujah has chosen Jesus can kick your A$$ as his entrance music. Hal Lelujah has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magomed Kharitonov's chin.
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magomed Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Lelujah!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lelujah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lelujah drops back looking for a leg! Kharitonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharitonov manages to kick Lelujah off! Lelujah jumps back into Kharitonov's guard.
Kharitonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharitonov, not yet.
Lelujah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kharitonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lelujah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kharitonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lelujah is pushing down on Kharitonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharitonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lelujah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lelujah maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kharitonov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lelujah has cracked it and Kharitonov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lelujah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hal Lelujah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayden Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the ring accompanied by Black Snake Moan. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
165 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayden Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joyce blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Joyce throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan tries to score with a low kick but Joyce moves his leg out of the way.
Joyce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joyce throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Joyce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joyce tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Joyce tries to land a body kick
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joyce's knee momentarily.
Joyce wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Joyce tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joyce takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joyce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Joyce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the ropes. Joyce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joyce misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joyce throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Joyce looks gassed!
Morgan lands a nice hook to Joyce's body. Joyce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joyce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Joyce goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Joyce's leg. Joyce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joyce steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Joyce down.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morgan scores with a head kick. Joyce tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ayden Joyce has been cut.
Morgan lands a head kick!
Joyce tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan connects with a high kick.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joyce. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
Morgan lands a head kick. Joyce smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joyce is rocked!
Morgan lands a brutal head kick. Joyce looks out on his feet and Morgan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ronnie Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scuba Stevess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Stevess!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden looking to score a takedown here. Stevess is defending well but Durden drives through and ends up in Stevess's guard.
Stevess manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevess.
Stevess tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevess tries to kick Durden off but Durden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevess is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Durden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevess defending well though.
Stevess looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevess is refusing to be controlled, as Durden sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throwing shots but Stevess is blocking nicely.
Durden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevess's head.
Durden drops an elbow to the side of Stevess's head.
Durden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durden stops Stevess from getting back to his feet.
Durden throwing shots but Stevess is blocking nicely.
Durden stops Stevess from getting back to his feet.
Durden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden stops Stevess from getting back to his feet.
Stevess looks gassed!
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durden.
Stevess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden slips a nice elbow through Stevess's hands, connecting with Stevess's forehead.
Durden thows a huge punch but Stevess dodges it nicely.
Stevess is trying to stand up here but Durden is controlling him well.
Stevess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Durden.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Durden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevess's head.
Durden slips a nice elbow through Stevess's hands, connecting with Stevess's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durden lands in his opponent's guard.
Durden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Durden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durden won't allow Stevess to get back to his feet.
Durden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden throws a strike but Stevess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevess wants to stand but Durden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Stevess defends easily.
Stevess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevess has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.
Stevess trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durden's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevess wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Durden's closed guard. He's half up but Durden has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Durden pivots and extends the arm, Stevess falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Durden! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Durden!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UFC - Face the Pain . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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206 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fyodor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Kyle !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Kyle tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyle as he avoids it easily.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body.
Kyle is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Kyle closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Kyle didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Kyle from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko prevents Kyle from getting back to his feet.
Kyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko stops Kyle from standing up.
Kyle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Kyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emelianenko won't allow Kyle to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Emelianenko manages to pass to side control.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Emelianenko connects with a nice short shot to Kyle 's temple.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kyle forces Emelianenko back against the ropes and clinches.
Kyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kyle .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyle tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyle throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Emelianenko stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kyle follows into mount!
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Fyodor Emelianenko has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyle controlling his opponent.
Fyodor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyle wants to stand but Emelianenko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kyle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is holding on tight.
Kyle controlling the pace for now.
Kyle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kyle controlling the pace for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Kyle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Kyle needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Emelianenko just on the top of the head. Emelianenko drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Emelianenko - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Kyle !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mansur Abdel Salam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdel Salam's entrance music is PRO PAIN - SHINE. A fine choice. 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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19
277 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mansur Abdel Salam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdel Salam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdel Salam misses with a wild body shot.
Abdel Salam throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Michaels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdel Salam is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels throws a front kick that sends Abdel Salam stumbling back into the ropes.
Michaels scores with a head kick. Abdel Salam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mansur Abdel Salam has been cut.
Michaels sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Abdel Salam to the ground! Michaels dives into full mount looking to finish!
Michaels with a couple of short strikes.
Mansur Abdel Salam's cut is getting worse.
Abdel Salam wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Michaels.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michaels content just to control the position here.
Michaels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
Michaels lands with some strikes.
Mansur Abdel Salam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mansur Abdel Salam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Michaels! John Michaels retains his heavyweight title!
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