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OFC 126: Retribution PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shonuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shonuck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shonuck moves into the clinch.
Wizard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shonuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wizard.
Shonuck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shonuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shonuck lands a knee to the head.
Wizard fails to pull guard.
Shonuck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wizard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wizard tries to pull guard but Shonuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
Shonuck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wizard is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Shonuck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wizard jumps guard but Shonuck stands there with Wizard around his waist. Wizard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Wizard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shonuck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shonuck pushes off an throws an elbow but Wizard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wizard is trying to pull guard but Shonuck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shonuck lands a takedown into guard.
Shonuck is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wizard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shonuck is looking to defend but Wizard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shonuck! Wizard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shonuck taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bj Wizard!
Bj Wizard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Zhen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Frank 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chen Zhen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Max Frank!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Zhen tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhen doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Zhen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zhen shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhen misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhen closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Zhen is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zhen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zhen can't fight it off and eventually Frank manages to take the fight to the floor. Zhen looks annoyed 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.
Frank trying to control but Zhen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhen wants to stand and escape but Frank is having none of it.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Frank wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zhen slaps away a takedown attempt from Frank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chen Zhen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhen tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhen doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Zhen misses with a double jab.
Frank drives through and clinches with Zhen against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
Zhen is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
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 Chen Zhen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhen!
Zhen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhen misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank gets a double leg takedown into Zhen's guard.
Frank 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.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Zhen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhen wants to get back to his feet but Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zhen controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhen 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.
Frank 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Zhen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Frank blocks the leg kick.
Zhen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhen fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhen is looking to clinch.
Frank keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Zhen throws a body kick that misses.
Zhen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zhen's guard now.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zhen trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Zhen wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frank is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhen misses the shot to the body.
Zhen looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Zhen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Frank 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.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhen is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frank trying to control but Zhen is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Zhen sprawls well.
Zhen wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhen throws a leg kick but Frank sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Zhen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Frank.
Zhen moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Gut You. 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaleb Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves away
and LaBeouf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LaBeouf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaBeouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Shia LaBeouf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carter dives in and grabs LaBeouf's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
LaBeouf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaBeouf lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaBeouf advances to half guard.
LaBeouf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
LaBeouf slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf 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.
LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaBeouf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LaBeouf seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
LaBeouf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LaBeouf seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carter to regain full guard.
LaBeouf passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LaBeouf is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! LaBeouf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaBeouf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter wants to clinch.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
LaBeouf cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter wants to clinch
and LaBeouf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBeouf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but LaBeouf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaBeouf. That did some damage!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter cracks the inside of LaBeouf's front leg.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter wants to clinch but LaBeouf slips to the side
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf fails to land the takedown.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaBeouf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaBeouf is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf avoids it really well and circles away.
LaBeouf shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
LaBeouf passes to full mount!
LaBeouf content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but LaBeouf has a good base and remains in mount.
LaBeouf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LaBeouf with the ground and pound from mount.
LaBeouf raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf controlling the pace for now.
LaBeouf landing strikes from the mount and Carter is in trouble!
LaBeouf with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LaBeouf content just to control the position here.
LaBeouf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carter turns into him and now he's in LaBeouf's guard.
Kaleb Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaBeouf 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trang Troc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troc comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Surgeon. Kweli has chosen 2Pac - Hit em up as his entrance music. 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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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trang Troc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli moves out of range as Troc throws a body kick.
Troc tries to clinch there but Kweli circles away.
Troc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kweli.
Kweli avoids the body shot from Troc.
Kweli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Troc misses with a wild body shot.
Kweli shoots in for a double leg but Troc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the body from Kweli misses
and Troc counters with a left to the body.
Troc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Troc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Troc connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli lands with a shot to the body.
Kweli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Troc throws a body punch but Kweli moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kweli is defended easily by Troc.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troc.
Troc throws a jab when Kweli was well out of range.
Troc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kweli.
Kweli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troc tries to avoid it but Kweli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troc to the ground. Troc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troc misses with a body shot.
Troc is looking to wear down Kweli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Troc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Troc wants it to stay on the feet.
Kweli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Troc under the eye.
Kweli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troc.
Troc darts in and clinches Kweli up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kweli has Troc pressed against the cage.
Troc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kweli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Troc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kweli avoiding damage as Troc throws knees to the body.
Troc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kweli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troc slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troc is pressed up against the cage. Kweli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Troc down to the mat. Troc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kweli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troc counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kweli shoots in for a double leg but Troc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Troc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kweli eats them both and turns towards Troc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kweli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Troc. No joy for Kweli on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Troc as Kweli shoots in.
Troc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kweli.
Kweli swinging wildly here.
Kweli looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troc lands a nice shot to the body.
Kweli punishes Troc's body with a nice straight punch.
Troc thumps Kweli with a low kick.
Troc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Troc wants it to stay on the feet.
Kweli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kweli thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kweli's sensitive parts.
Kweli lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kweli needs to keep his hands up - Troc had a free shot at his head there.
Troc lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trang Troc dominated that round.
That's time! Troc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Troc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Troc duly obliges.
Troc cracks the inside of Kweli's front leg.
Troc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kweli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kweli avoids the body shot from Troc.
Kweli throws a jab but it's blocked by Troc.
Troc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kweli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Troc is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Troc is just out of range.
Kweli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trang Troc is winning the standup battle so far.
Kweli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troc sprawls well. Troc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kweli gets slowly back to his feet.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
Some wild striking there from Kweli.
Kweli tries to bum rush Troc with a series of wild strikes but Troc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talib Kweli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kweli throws a lazy right hand but Troc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Troc.
Kweli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kweli. Kweli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Troc looks to score with a jab to the body but Kweli is just out of range.
Troc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Troc.
Kweli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kweli tries for a takedown but Troc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troc lands with a right hand.
Trang Troc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kweli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Troc is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kweli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troc throws a one two combo.
Talib Kweli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kweli shoots for a takedown but Troc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troc dips to his left and cracks Kweli with an uppercut!
Kweli misses with a left hand
and Troc counters with a low kick, right behind Kweli 's knee.
Troc slips a jab and a cross from Kweli.
Troc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Troc digs a good hook to Kweli's body.
Kweli is breathing heavily.
Kweli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kweli shoots in but no luck this time.
Troc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kweli.
Troc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kweli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troc scores with a one two! Kweli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kweli scores with a takedown into Troc's guard.
Troc pulls Kweli in close to prevent any damage.
Troc looking for a sweep. Not yet Troc, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trang Troc dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Troc connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Kweli or perhaps it was just good defense by Troc which made him look bad.
Troc throws a body punch but Kweli moves out of range.
Troc connects with a solid leg kick.
Kweli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Troc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Troc throws a body punch but Kweli moves out of range.
Troc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Troc misses with a wild body shot.
Troc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Troc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kweli shoots in for a takedown but Troc shows good takedown defense.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
Kweli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Troc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kweli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Troc lands a head shot.
Troc fails to land with a series of punches.
Kweli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troc.
Kweli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Troc is trying to defend but Kweli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Troc is refusing to be controlled, as Kweli sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kweli seems content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troc won't allow Kweli to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Talib Kweli wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kweli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kweli somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Kweli. Those never looked like landing.
Kweli loads up on a big right hand but Troc slips the punch.
Troc misses with a two punch combination.
Kweli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troc is fending him off so far but Kweli persists. Nope, Troc circles away and we're back to standing.
Kweli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Troc sprawls well initially but Kweli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Troc is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kweli content to control rather than advance.
Trang Troc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli wants to free his trapped foot but Troc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Talib Kweli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kweli shoots in looking for a takedown. Troc tries to sprawl out of it but Kweli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kweli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troc swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Talib Kweli.
I think Troc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trang Troc!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trang Troc made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Of Time by Black Tide. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 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
16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dupuis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Dupuis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Dupuis there.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dupuis walks into a jab.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a big head kick that sends Dupuis tumbling to the mat! Sanchez takes a step backwards and waves Dupuis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dupuis is rocked!
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Oh Dupuis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupuis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Dupuis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Dupuis seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez pushes Dupuis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Dupuis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Dupuis takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Dupuis takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Dupuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupuis tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Dupuis tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Dupuis breaks from the clinch.
Dupuis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dupuis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dupuis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupuis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dupuis!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dupuis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dupuis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dupuis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Dupuis 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 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rico Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Belanger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad Tepes's chin.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belanger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tepes dives in and scores a takedown into Belanger's guard.
Belanger has momentary wrist control but Tepes slips an elbow through the middle.
Belanger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belanger is working for a submission of some sort.
Belanger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tepes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belanger 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.
Belanger wanted to stand there but Tepes had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tepes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belanger, into his guard.
Belanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belanger wants to stand but Tepes is controlling the position.
Belanger is looking for a triangle but Tepes pushes his legs off easily.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Belanger keeps moving.
Tepes lands a couple of digs.
Belanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belanger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes defends well.
Tepes is pushing down on Belanger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belanger is fighting to maintain full guard but Tepes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tepes working over Belanger with some ground and pound. Belanger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belanger is in trouble now - Tepes has advanced to mount!
Tepes with the ground and pound from mount.
Belanger is rocked!
Tepes trying to control but Belanger is having none of it.
Oh Belanger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belanger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belanger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tepes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Belanger badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tepes around the waist but Tepes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tepes is the winner by TKO! Tepes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes!
In his post fight interview, Vlad Tepes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoshiko Takara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takara comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Corleone enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hoshiko Takara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Takara.
Takara moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Corleone blocks a jab.
Corleone moves into the clinch successfully.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Takara controls his hands.
Corleone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corleone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takara was well out of range. Poor timing from Corleone.
Takara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corleone is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takara, right into the meat.
Takara misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Corleone misses.
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takara throws out the jab.
Corleone wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy left from Takara finds it's target.
Takara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone checks a low kick from Takara.
Takara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takara wants it to stay on the feet.
Takara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takara misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takara - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Takara.
Corleone moves into the clinch.
Takara lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takara.
Takara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takara breaks the clinch.
Takara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Takara throws a lazy right hand but Corleone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takara scores with a jab. Corleone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corleone on the side of the head.
Takara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Takara coming out on top.
Corleone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corleone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corleone manages to avoid it.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takara.
Takara misses the body punch
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takara works over Corleone's head and body with a nice combination.
Corleone is rocked!
Takara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corleone is still on wobbly legs! Can Takara finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Corleone with that takedown attempt.
Hoshiko Takara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corleone.
Corleone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone seems to have recovered his senses.
Corleone looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though.
Takara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corleone checks it well.
Takara throws a hook but Corleone blocks it.
Takara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takara wants it to stay on the feet.
Corleone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takara.
Takara connects with an inside leg kick.
Takara lands a nice looking body shot.
Corleone staying out of range there.
Takara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takara scores with a nice strike.
Takara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoshiko Takara dominated that round.
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.
Corleone dives in and grabs Takara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takara pushes down on Corleone's head and hops out.
Takara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corleone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takara throws a front kick aimed at Corleone's knee but Corleone avoids it well.
Corleone wants to land a leg kick but Takara is out of range.
Corleone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoshiko Takara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corleone.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Takara is avoiding it.
Corleone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Corleone with that takedown attempt.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corleone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takara.
Takara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corleone on the side of the head.
Corleone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takara lands a nice hook to Corleone's body. Corleone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takara throws a leg kick which misses Corleone's front leg but catches the back leg as Corleone tries to avoid it.
Corleone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corleone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takara.
Takara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corleone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takara misses with a wild combination.
Takara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corleone.
A punch lands to the side of Corleone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Takara! Corleone is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoshiko Takara!
Hoshiko Takara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maccarone misses with a two punch combination.
Maccarone wants to land a leg kick but Roman is out of range.
Roman dives in and scores a takedown into Maccarone's guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.
Roman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maccarone is trying to keep Roman in close.
Maccarone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maccarone is trying to keep Roman in close.
Maccarone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maccarone keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Maccarone looking for a guillotine here but Roman defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Maccarone is keeping the position.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maccarone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roman pushes down on Maccarone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roman trying to control the action but Maccarone is working from the bottom.
Maccarone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maccarone sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman controlling the action here.
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roman working Maccarone over with strikes.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman trying to advance position but Maccarone counters by regaining guard.
Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman is working Maccarone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roman wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.
Maccarone looking to control.
Roman wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.
Maccarone looking for a guillotine here but Roman defends easily.
Maccarone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman works over Maccarone with some ground and pound from guard.
Maccarone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maccarone is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Maccarone wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maccarone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccarone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roman stands up over Maccarone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greco Roman 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.
Roman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roman lands a nice forearm strike.
Roman wants to control but Maccarone is keeping him busy.
Maccarone is looking to regain half guard here but Roman keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman staying calm.
Roman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roman working the ground and pound.
Maccarone wants to control but Roman postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maccarone is not content to let Roman control the position.
Greco Roman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roman working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone manages to get back to half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura here.
Maccarone actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roman in particular looking to stall.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maccarone sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman trying to mount his opponent but Maccarone defends it.
Maccarone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roman lands strikes from half guard.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Maccarone is defending well.
Maccarone tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roman lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maccarone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccarone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maccarone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maccarone is looking to stand up but Roman isn't so interested in that idea.
Roman forces his way into half guard.
Roman stalling.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Maccarone defends it.
Roman lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maccarone's face.
Roman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maccarone is looking to escape.
Roman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roman lands a nice shot to the head.
Maccarone is rocked!
Maccarone is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Roman.
Maccarone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greco Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maccarone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maccarone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
Roman working Maccarone over with strikes here.
Oh Maccarone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman with a couple of short strikes.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maccarone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maccarone is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Roman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maccarone seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Maccarone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maccarone wants to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Maccarone regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Roman controlling the action here.
Roman passes to full mount!
Maccarone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Maccarone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maccarone is looking to sinch up a triangle. Roman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maccarone's body to avoid the submission. Maccarone has instead reached around Roman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maccarone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlie Maccarone!
After winning the bout, Charlie Maccarone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Todd's choice of entrance music: Never Forget, Never Forgive... Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
153 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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25
154 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fanning lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanning is just out of range.
Fanning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Fanning.
Fanning tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Fanning slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fanning.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Todd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fanning can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning is not content to let Todd control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todd is trying is best to control the position here.
Fanning winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fanning thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Fanning throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Fanning 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.
Fanning prevents Todd from improving his position.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Fanning is very close to passing his half guard.
Fanning lands strikes from half guard.
Fanning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Todd taking some punishment here, with Fanning in his half guard.
Fanning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fanning trying to control the pace.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to control but Fanning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todd is in trouble now - Fanning has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning dominating with strikes here.
Fanning misses with a head shot.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the head.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Todd is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Fanning there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fanning prevents Todd from getting the reversal.
Fanning looking to finish with strikes here!
Fanning looking to finish with strikes here!
Fanning lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to hold on but Fanning pushes him away.
Todd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Todd is still in real trouble! Can Fanning finish him?
Fanning working the ground and pound effectively.
Fanning lands a big shot there that rocks Todd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fanning breaks from Todd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fanning lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Todd! Fanning sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Todd and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Fanning!
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