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UEC 5.5: Divine Fire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by All Summer Long. Thiago Steel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Brawler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel trying to control the position.
Brawler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Brawler throws a big right hand that misses.
Brawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel seems keen to control Brawler's posture.
Brawler working some strikes from top position.
Brawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brawler wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brawler landing with the ground and pound.
Brawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brawler looking to pass the guard.
Brawler looks gassed!
Brawler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brawler throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brawler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brawler manages to get himself to full guard.
Steel prevents Brawler from getting back to his feet.
Brawler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brawler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brawler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Brawler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brawler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brawler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brawler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brawler wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Brawler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Brawler postures up.
Brawler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steel is proving hard to escape from.
Steel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brawler!
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brawler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steel. What's that going to do exactly?
Brawler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel blocks Brawler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Steel tries to control but Brawler wriggling away.
Brawler is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Brawler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brawler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brawler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel 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.
Steel won't allow Brawler to sweep him here.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel won't allow Brawler to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brawler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Brawler throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Steel manages to pass to side control.
Brawler is trying to get back to half guard.
Brawler throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brawler is not content to let Steel control the position.
Brawler is looking for a sweep.
Brawler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ray Brawler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brawler is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Brawler circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brawler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brawler stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brawler throwing strikes but missing.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brawler is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brawler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Brawler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thiago Steel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brawler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steel's guard now.
Brawler wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to control the position but Brawler postures up.
Brawler throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brawler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brawler looking for a sweep. Not yet Brawler, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Steel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brawler fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a single leg into guard. Brawler didn't expect that.
Brawler is looking to stand back up but Steel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brawler.
Brawler is trying to improve his position.
Brawler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Steel wants to control the pace but Brawler is squirming around nicely.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Brawler is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel blocks Brawler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brawler is looking to get to half guard.
Steel wants to control the pace but Brawler is squirming around nicely.
Brawler swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brawler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brawler is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel blocks Brawler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brawler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Brawler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steel. What's that going to do exactly?
Steel blocks Brawler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Steel trying to control but Brawler is having none of it.
Steel controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel prevents Brawler from getting the reversal.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Brawler flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brawler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steel. What's that going to do exactly?
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel tries to control but Brawler wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brawler tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Pasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Faber (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Pasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Faber!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pasco stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.
Pasco stops Faber from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber trying to control the position here.
Pasco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faber has control of Pasco's left arm, preventing Pasco from doing any damage.
Pasco won't allow Faber to get back to his feet.
Faber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Faber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pasco tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.
Faber wants to work for an arm triangle but Pasco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faber looks gassed!
Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Pasco defends the submission attempt.
Faber trying to control from half guard but Pasco is working away.
Pasco trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco is trying to stand back up but Faber is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pasco!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber content just to control the position here.
Faber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controlling from mount.
Pasco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Faber. What's that going to do exactly?
Faber tries to control but Pasco wriggling away.
Pasco is bucking up trying to escape but Faber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Faber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Faber looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Faber tries to control but Pasco wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber controlling from the full mount.
Faber wants to take Pasco's back but he can't do it this time.
Faber looking to control but Pasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pasco tries to lock up and control but Faber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pasco tries to reverse the position but Faber maintains control.
Faber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pasco hang on?
Faber stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pasco misses with a takedown attempt - Faber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Faber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Faber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasco tries for a takedown but Faber circles away easily
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pasco's guard.
Pasco keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Pasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Pasco is keeping the position.
Pasco wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber advances position into side control!
Faber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber is looking to clinch.
Faber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pasco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faber wants to clinch.
Pasco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pasco kicks Faber off and gets back to his feet.
Faber gets the takedown into side control.
Pasco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Faber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Faber stalls from top position.
Pasco manages to get back to half guard.
Faber content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasco wants to control but Faber is keeping busy.
Pasco is looking to escape.
Pasco misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Faber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faber controlling the action here.
Pasco wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pasco darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Pasco looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Pasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pasco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but Pasco won't allow it.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pasco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pasco gets underhooks to prevent Faber's takedown attempt.
Pasco pulls guard effortlessly.
Faber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pasco blocks the body kick.
Faber misses the shot to the body.
Faber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pasco struggling a bit here.
Pasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Faber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Faber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pasco tries to improve position but can't.
Faber working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber stands up and beckons Pasco to his feet.
Adrian Pasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber throws and low kick but Pasco moves out of range easily.
Faber tries to keep at a distance but Pasco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch but Faber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faber counters with a one-two to the body.
Pasco lands a head kick. Faber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pasco tries to clinch but Faber is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pasco.
Faber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Faber preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Pasco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Faber 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! This is the final round!
Pasco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Faber is trying to control Pasco's posture but Pasco avoids it.
Pasco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Faber is avoiding damage well.
Franklin Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pasco stands up and beckons Faber to his feet.
Pasco misses with a takedown
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pasco's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Faber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber stops Pasco from standing up.
Pasco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pasco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pasco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faber hang on?
Pasco landing shots from mount.
Faber is in a horrible position here. Pasco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pasco avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
Pasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faber is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco lands with some strikes.
Pasco throws a strike there. Faber manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Pasco trying to control from half guard but Faber is working away.
Faber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pasco is working away from the top position though.
Pasco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pasco moves nicely into side control.
Pasco decides to stand back up. Pasco steps back and let's Faber get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasco has his takedown stuffed
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Pasco fights it but they end up in guard.
Faber 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.
Pasco 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.
Faber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faber advances to half guard.
Faber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Faber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Franklin Faber just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick
and Pasco counters with a shoot takedown. Faber fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber is looking for a triangle but Pasco pushes his legs off easily.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Pasco from controlling successfully.
Adrian Pasco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasco is looking to stand up but Faber won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franklin Faber.
I've got Faber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Faber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Con Tracode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Price acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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148 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Con Tracode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Price!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price tries to clinch but Tracode is having none of it.
Tracode swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Tracode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tracode swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracode has managed to clinch.
Tracode landing knees to the body.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracode landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tracode gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price jumps guard and drags Tracode to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Price has his foot on Tracode's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tracode works his way back into a safe position though.
Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Price has momentary wrist control but Tracode slips an elbow through the middle.
Tracode tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tracode controls the pace.
Tracode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price wants to sweep here but Tracode controlling him for the moment.
Price lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tracode!
Price looks gassed!
Tracode tries to reverse the position but Price maintains control.
Price avoids the attempt from Tracode to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracode is trying desperately to improve position.
Tracode is trying to escape the mount but Price keeps good control and instead manages to take Tracode's back.
Price throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tracode tries to escape but Price has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tracode is working hard here to advance position.
Price is looking for the choke from the back position but Tracode is controlling his hands well.
Tracode knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price gets his hands free as Tracode looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tracode is trying to defend against the choke here but Price has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Price Tightens the hold and Tracode taps out furiously! Price displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Price!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Renegade by Styx. Carlson has chosen The Message as his entrance music. Barry Carlson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer slips a jab and a cross from Carlson.
Meyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carlson tries to clinch up.
Carlson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Carlson tries to clinch up but Meyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyer closes the distance but Carlson moves to the side
and Carlson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meyer's guard now.
Carlson slips nicely into half guard.
Carlson stands up from half guard.
Carlson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carlson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carlson showed some decent athleticism there.
Carlson is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Meyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson is just content to waste time from the top position. Meyer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carlson postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Carlson 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.
Meyer wants to stand up but Carlson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Carlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meyer has Carlson pulled in close to control his posture.
Meyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlson looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlson is wriggling around but Meyer manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyer tries to stand and escape but Carlson is controlling the position.
Carlson tries to roll over but Meyer keeps him under control.
Carlson keeping hold of Meyer's head, controlling as best he can.
Carlson moves into full guard.
Carlson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyer passes Carlson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carlson dominated that round.
That's time! Meyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meyer rushes Carlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Meyer.
Meyer jumps guard and drags Carlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but Carlson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlson landing with the ground and pound.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Carlson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlson stands up over Meyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carlson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carlson.
Carlson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlson trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Carlson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Carlson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carlson postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyer has wrist control.
Meyer wants to stand up but Carlson is controlling him.
Meyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Meyer is looking to reverse the position.
Carlson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Meyer is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carlson tries to clinch up
and Meyer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carlson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson working to try and regain half guard.
Carlson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meyer looking to control but Carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carlson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Meyer will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlson stays in close to Meyer's body and controls the position.
Carlson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Carlson prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meyer wants to stand but Carlson is controlling the position.
Carlson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carlson is pulling down on Meyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Meyer, at least for the moment.
Meyer prevents Carlson from getting back to his feet.
Meyer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jacob Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carlson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
Barry Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carlson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlson looking to control.
Meyer won't allow Carlson to sweep him here.
Meyer trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carlson is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
Carlson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlson wants to advance to full mount but Meyer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Carlson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carlson trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Carlson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlson 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 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carlson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Crosby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby shoots in but no luck this time.
St Pierre forces Crosby back against the cage and clinches.
Crosby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crosby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Crosby's takedown attempt.
Martin St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Crosby.
Stalling in the clinch from St Pierre.
Crosby misses with a knee strike.
St Pierre manages to pull guard.
Crosby won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
Crosby wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Crosby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crosby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crosby looks gassed!
St Pierre lands with a heel strike from the guard.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Crosby wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Crosby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre is in close to Crosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pierre is in close to Crosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crosby looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Crosby's brow.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crosby blocks the strikes from St Pierre.
Crosby is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
Crosby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crosby is stalling here. St Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crosby seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working the head with strikes.
Crosby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crosby tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crosby on the ground.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Crosby is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Crosby's hands, connecting with Crosby's forehead.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby is trying to escape the mount.
Crosby tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
Crosby is desperately trying to improve his position but St Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Crosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crosby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
Crosby trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crosby looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crosby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crosby has his feet on St Pierre's thighs here. He's pushed St Pierre off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! St Pierre screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Crosby!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raekwon Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Raekwon Carter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Raekwon Carter has been cut.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Carter sprawling to the canvas. Reynolds follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Carter hang on?
Carter is rocked!
Reynolds tries to stand and escape but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Carter tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter moves into full guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reynolds is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reynolds's back instead.
Reynolds is trying to get back to his feet but Carter has full control of the position and if anything, Reynolds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Carter punches the canvas rather than the man.
Carter looking for the choke but no joy.
Carter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reynolds is defending well though. Carter let's go of the attempt for now.
Carter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds staying busy and making it hard for Carter to control.
Reynolds showing good submission defense here.
Carter tries to get the hooks in deep but Reynolds pushed the leg off.
Carter misses with punches from the back.
Carter working for a choke but Reynolds is defending well.
Carter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for the RNC.
Reynolds covering up well under a series of strikes from Carter.
Carter is looking for the choke from the back position but Reynolds is controlling his hands well.
Carter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reynolds tries to escape the position.
Carter is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Reynolds with him. Reynolds is trying to defend but Carter has an arm under the chin now! Reynolds grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raekwon Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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196 lbs
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189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gegard Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
Drago takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Drago!
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Drago tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Drago wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drago there!
Drago is breathing heavily.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Drago manages to avoid easily.
Drago tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drago to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Jones has the hooks in. Drago is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Drago avoids the strikes from Jones.
Drago breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drago misses with a hook.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drago as he jumps to the side.
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gegard Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Drago throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drago working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Jones is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Drago tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Drago is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Drago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Drago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
Drago gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Drago fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Drago maintains control.
Jones wants to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones wants to control but Drago postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drago's guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drago tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Drago avoids the head kick by Jones.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Gegard Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago is trying to break free.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones 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.
Drago passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drago blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gegard Drago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drago is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drago tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drago.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mike Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gegard Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drago 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.
Jones stands up from Drago's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones blocks a head kick by Drago.
Gegard Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones clinches.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones jumps guard and drags Drago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drago, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gonzo Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Young!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rawlings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Young is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rawlings is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Young is surviving well by controlling Rawlings's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rawlings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Young is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Young is looking to get to half guard.
Rawlings jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Young is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Young and Rawlings has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Young is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawlings asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Young manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young looks gassed!
Rawlings is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rawlings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Rawlings gets the takedown into side control.
Young is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
Rawlings is working to tighten is grip on Young's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Young has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rawlings is really squeezing tight and eventually Young passes out! Rawlings breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Rawlings!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into the arena with MVP-Ludacris blaring out of the sound system. Turner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: shot to the dark by day to remember. Ronnie Ross has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner is rocked!
Turner leaves his chin hanging out and Ross seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turner crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Ross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by X Gonna Give It To Ya . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Wood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moore regains guard immediately.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Wood trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore is looking to stand up but Wood isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood thows a big elbow that misses.
Moore has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moore has tightened it up now! Wood 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 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaac Moore!
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