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OFC: Blood Night XIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryson LeMontange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryson LeMontange!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMontange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeMontange swivels and escapes.
LeMontange scores with a head kick.
LeMontange fails with a takedown attempt.
LeMontange swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
LeMontange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justin Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson LeMontange.
LeMontange misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryson LeMontange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeMontange.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potter shoots in for a double leg but LeMontange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeMontange.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeMontange as he avoids it easily.
LeMontange has a takedown stuffed.
LeMontange fails with a takedown attempt.
LeMontange scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Potter is looking to regain half guard here but LeMontange keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeMontange is trying to get an arm triangle but Potter is defending well.
LeMontange tries to stand but Potter is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter is not content to let LeMontange control the position.
LeMontange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LeMontange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Potter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Potter manages to get back to half guard.
Potter is looking to control LeMontange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LeMontange lands strikes from half guard.
LeMontange is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMontange is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
LeMontange might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LeMontange thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
LeMontange wants to work for an arm triangle but Potter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Potter wants to control but LeMontange is keeping busy.
Potter wants to improve his position but LeMontange is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMontange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LeMontange is working for a kimura but Potter is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson LeMontange dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeMontange postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Potter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LeMontange, into his guard.
LeMontange controls Potter momentarily but Potter frees himself.
Potter trying to control but LeMontange is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeMontange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Potter trying to control but LeMontange is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Potter just wasn't active enough.
LeMontange closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potter quickly recovers to half guard.
LeMontange is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LeMontange takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeMontange winds up and cracks Potter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as LeMontange sits in half guard.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMontange seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeMontange.
LeMontange seems to be working for a kimura but Potter defends the submission attempt.
Potter is staying active underneath LeMontange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryson LeMontange has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeMontange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeMontange seems to be looking for submissions.
LeMontange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura here.
LeMontange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMontange is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson LeMontange 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by LeMontange.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeMontange as he jumps to the side.
LeMontange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeMontange shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed LeMontange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeMontange has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
LeMontange tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
LeMontange is pressed up against the cage. Potter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LeMontange down to the mat. LeMontange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeMontange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeMontange shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMontange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potter pinned against the cage. Potter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMontange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potter as he jumps to the side.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeMontange sprawls well. LeMontange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter tries to sprawl but LeMontange drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Potter is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMontange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LeMontange trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
LeMontange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LeMontange is looking for a kimura but Potter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LeMontange to get the leverage.
Bryson LeMontange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeMontange prevents Potter from improving his position.
LeMontange trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as LeMontange sits in half guard.
LeMontange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potter is looking to control LeMontange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from LeMontange.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as LeMontange sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMontange keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryson LeMontange hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
LeMontange 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.
LeMontange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LeMontange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Potter is looking to stand up but LeMontange isn't so interested in that idea.
LeMontange trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson LeMontange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeMontange has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson LeMontange!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanir Kaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreg Yamovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanir Kaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kreg Yamovitch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamovitch misses the shot to the body.
Yamovitch misses with the combination.
Yamovitch misses with a few strikes there.
Yamovitch tries to work over Kaan's front leg with a kick but Kaan checks it.
Kaan cracks Yamovitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaan digs a good hook to Yamovitch's body.
Kanir Kaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaan avoids the head kick by Yamovitch.
Yamovitch misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamovitch. Kaan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamovitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaan is just out of range.
Kaan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamovitch under the eye.
Kaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamovitch.
Kaan connects with the punch.
Yamovitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaan.
Kaan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yamovitch misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaan jabs Yamovitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaan, as that shot connected.
Kaan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yamovitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaan connects with a single shot there.
Kaan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kaan on the inside.
Kaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kaan lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
Yamovitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaan lands a left hand.
Yamovitch missing with knees to the body.
Kaan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaan avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch working hard to break the clinch.
Kaan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamovitch gets through Kaan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamovitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kaan.
Kaan lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
Yamovitch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yamovitch takes a shot to the head.
Kaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamovitch's defenses.
Kaan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
Kaan misses with a body punch.
Yamovitch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamovitchs head.
Kaan lands with a left to the head.
Yamovitch throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamovitch working aggressively here.
Kaan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
Kaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamovitch or not.
Kaan is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamovitch gets an underhook and turns Kaan into the cage.
Kaan works on Yamovitch's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamovitch being controlled against the cage.
Yamovitch jumps guard but Kaan stands there with Yamovitch around his waist. Yamovitch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaan blocks a body shot from Yamovitch.
Kaan stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaan lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamovitch.
Kaan lands with a light punch inside.
Kaan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamovitchs head.
A hook to the body from Kaan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaan.
Kaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kaan as the two fighters clinch.
Kaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamovitch looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kaan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Kaan.
Kaan blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Kaan.
Kaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanir Kaan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaan scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Yamovitch. Those never looked like landing.
Yamovitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamovitch connects with a body shot that sends Kaan's belly button to the back.
Kaan tries to sprawl but Yamovitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaan is looking to improve his position.
Kaan trying to control but Yamovitch postures up.
Yamovitch prevents Kaan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamovitch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaan trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanir Kaan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yamovitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaan has a hand on Yamovitch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yamovitch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kaan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaan is looking to improve his position but Yamovitch isn't that keen on the idea.
Yamovitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yamovitch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yamovitch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaan is rocked!
Kaan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Kaan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamovitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamovitch lands a big elbow - Kaan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kaan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kreg Yamovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsen.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Larsen is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsen.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larsen moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Larsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsen's hands.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Larsen! Henderson lets Larsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Larsen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Colby Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Larsen.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Larsen successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larsen is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Larsen looks to clinch
and Henderson counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Larsen goes down! Will Larsen beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Larsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Larsen moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Henderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond's entrance music is Youth Gone Wild- Skid Row. A fine choice. Clement has chosen Infinite Mass - Bullet as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Clement!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Clement misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clement misses with a takedown
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond cracks Clement with an open hand slap.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clement is rocked!
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond works the jab nicely.
Clement is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clement moves away.
Clement seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clement counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diamond misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diamond.
Clement is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joey Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Clement.
Clement changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diamond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diamond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a body punch but Clement moves out of range.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clement has his takedown stuffed
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clement.
Clement shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diamond sprawls well. Diamond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clement gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clement.
Clement looks gassed!
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
A lazy left from Diamond finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clement sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooh a lovely combination from Diamond sends Clement down but not out. Diamond dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clement is looking for a sweep.
Diamond decides to stand back up. Diamond steps back and let's Clement get back to his feet.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Clement on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diamond thows a leg kick but Clement checks it
and Clement counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diamond!
Clement with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clement on the ground.
Clement moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diamond has worked his arm free - good work by Diamond!
Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diamond tries to get out of the position.
Diamond pushes Clement away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clement gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diamond stuffs the takedown attempt from Clement. Clement gets slowly back to his feet.
Clement shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamond counters with a series of strikes that sends Clement to the canvas! Diamond follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Diamond is looking to stand up but Clement won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Diamond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clement is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diamond.
Diamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clement's hands.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Diamond.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clement can do to turn this around?
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Diamond closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clement! Diamond dives in looking to finish! Clement is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Diamond!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters with a body kick.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
It looks like Art Brooks has been cut.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Gordon dives in and scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Gordon has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gordon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brooks uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the position but Gordon is working away.
Gordon is trying to improve his position.
Gordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordon is working for a kimura but Brooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Gordon shoots in.
Gordon scores a takedown into full mount!
Michael Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon working for a submission but Brooks is keeping him at bay.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
Gordon has control of Brooks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brooks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brooks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brooks and Gordon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brooks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gordon's guard! Nice work there by Brooks!
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon working for submissions but it's allowed Brooks to get to half guard.
Brooks wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling the position.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Gordon is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brooks passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brooks off and has taken his back!
Brooks defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Brooks wants to stand but Gordon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gordon looking for a triangle here. Brooks is fighting it but it looks tight! Gordon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brooks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Gordon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fallen Army - GRV Music. Bj Wizard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wizard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wizard wants to finish this one by submission but Akiyama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wizard.
Wizard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Akiyama is now in Wizard's guard. A big mistake from Wizard there, giving up the dominant position!
Akiyama wants to get up but he can't break Wizard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Wizard.
Akiyama wants to stand and escape but instead Wizard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wizard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akiyama is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama can't keep his opponent in guard - Wizard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wizard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akiyama!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard has control of Akiyama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akiyama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Akiyama is trying to stand.
Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Akiyama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wizard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akiyama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akiyama shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wizard on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akiyama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akiyama and Wizard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wizard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wizard swings around for an armbar but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wizard's guard.
Akiyama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wizard's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to stand and escape but instead Wizard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wizard looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Wizard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bj Wizard has been cut.
Wizard blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wizard tries to pull guard but Akiyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wizard avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wizard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Wizard shrugs off.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Bj Wizard's cut even more.
Wizard blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wizard blocks an elbow strike.
Wizard jumps guard but Akiyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wizard fails to pull guard.
Masato Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Wizard.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Wizard blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Wizard blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Wizard in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Bj Wizard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bj Wizard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bj Wizard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masato Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil. Sirovica has chosen If you think I'm sexy as his entrance music. Vedin Sirovica told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
206 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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32
212 lbs
18 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica throws a series of punches but Sheehan avoids them all with ease.
Sirovica checks a leg kick.
Sirovica dives in and grabs Sheehan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheehan pushes down on Sirovica's head and hops out.
Sheehan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sirovica's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sheehan lands with a punch from half guard.
Sirovica looks gassed!
Sheehan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sheehan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sirovica sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheehan moves into full mount! Sirovica won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sheehan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sirovica has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sheehan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sirovica is rocked!
Sheehan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sirovica is still in real trouble! Can Sheehan finish him?
Sheehan misses with a head shot.
Sirovica holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sheehan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sirovica seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheehan looking to control but Sirovica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sirovica is out cold - huge knockout for Sheehan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justus Sheehan!
A very excited looking Justus Sheehan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jaffer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DubRaider- Starry Eyes. Bruno Belanger will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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27
142 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger lands a nice looking body shot.
Belanger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jaffer lands a leg kick that knocks Belanger off balance momentarily.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaffer.
Jaffer throws a low kick, looking for Belanger's leg but Belanger calmly moves out of range.
Jaffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaffer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jaffer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jaffer blocks Belanger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jaffer scoring with strikes but Belanger is staying in there.
Belanger is looking to improve his position but Jaffer isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaffer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belanger is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaffer has a good base and remains in mount.
Belanger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaffer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belanger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaffer lands with a punch from half guard.
Belanger is trying to stand back up but Jaffer is controlling him
Belanger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jaffer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belanger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaffer can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Belanger.
A big right from Belanger misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Belanger.
Jaffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belanger's waist but Belanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaffer off to one side.
Jaffer throws an off balance right hand
and Belanger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaffer thinking.
Jaffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belanger.
Belanger takes a swing at Jaffer's ribcage but misses.
Belanger thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaffer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaffer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaffer tries to clinch there but Belanger circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jaffer moves out of range as Belanger strikes.
Belanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Belanger.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaffer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belanger. Jaffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belanger misses with a body shot.
Jaffer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belanger on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger scores with a hook to the body. Jaffer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaffer throws a low kick, looking for Belanger's leg but Belanger calmly moves out of range.
Belanger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaffer.
Jaffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaffer shoots in and gets a takedown into Belanger's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger wants to stand up but Jaffer is controlling him.
Jaffer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belanger's head.
Jaffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belanger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaffer has managed to get both his arms back between Belanger's legs - danger averted.
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 James Jaffer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jaffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belanger.
Jaffer moves forwards but Belanger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaffer is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Belanger.
Belanger scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Belanger - just one landing.
Jaffer moves out of range as Belanger strikes.
Jaffer looks for a takedown but Belanger sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Jaffer.
Belanger digs a good hook to Jaffer's body.
Nice defenses there by Belanger.
Jaffer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belanger lands with a good body shot.
Belanger thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger avoids the body shot from Jaffer.
Jaffer is looking to slow Belanger down with leg kicks.
Belanger moves forwards but Jaffer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaffer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belanger takes a swing at Jaffer's ribcage but misses.
Jaffer misses with a low kick.
Belanger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaffer misses with a low kick as Belanger jumps back.
Jaffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger works the jab nicely.
Jaffer takes a swing at Belanger's ribcage but misses.
Belanger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jaffer rather than just go for the knockout.
Belanger scores with a nice strike.
Bruno Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaffer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belanger throws the left hand but Jaffer avoids the punch easily.
Jaffer has managed to clinch.
Belanger lands with a left to the head.
Belanger working hard to break the clinch.
Belanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaffer drives through and clinches with Belanger against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer lands a hook that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Jaffer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaffer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belanger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaffer misses with a knee strike.
Belanger tries to break free but Jaffer pushes him back against the cage.
Jaffer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaffer stalling in the clinch but Belanger improves position.
Jaffer working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jaffer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer prevents Belanger from breaking the clinch.
Jaffer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Belanger can't fight it off and eventually Jaffer manages to take the fight to the floor. Belanger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaffer defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaffer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 James Jaffer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jaffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaffer.
Belanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaffer.
Jaffer ducks under a wild hook from Belanger.
Belanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belanger.
Belanger throws out a loose jab but Jaffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaffer misses with a body kick.
Jaffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a wild body shot.
Belanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaffer loads up on a big right hand but Belanger slips the punch.
Jaffer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belanger wants to get back to his feet.
Belanger wants to improve his position but Jaffer is controlling well.
Belanger tries to kick Jaffer off but Jaffer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaffer wants to take a breather but Belanger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger actively working from the bottom here.
Jaffer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaffer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but Belanger defending well.
Jaffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaffer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belanger!
James Jaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jaffer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belanger's face.
Belanger is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Belanger has been cut.
Belanger is squirming around, avoiding Jaffer's attempts to control the action.
Belanger is still in real trouble! Can Jaffer finish him?
Jaffer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jaffer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaffer looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Belanger covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jaffer!
James Jaffer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan McCarthy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Maccarone's chin.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maccarone manages to avoid it.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maccarone on the side of the head.
Maccarone throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Maccarone cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Maccarone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maccarone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Maccarone lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy cracks Maccarone with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Maccarone.
Maccarone throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Maccarone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
Maccarone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maccarone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by McCarthy as he checks the leg kick.
Maccarone drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Maccarone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maccarone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maccarone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maccarone doesn't seem bothered though.
Maccarone takes one on the button.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Maccarone.
Maccarone throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy catches Maccarone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stuns Maccarone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maccarone throws a front kick aimed at McCarthy's knee but McCarthy avoids it well.
Maccarone takes one to the side of the head.
Maccarone throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Maccarone moves out of range.
McCarthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maccarone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maccarone moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Maccarone misses its intended target.
Maccarone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Maccarone's belly button to the back.
Maccarone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Maccarone.
Maccarone misses with a leg kick
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maccarone thinking.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maccarone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maccarone is rocked!
Maccarone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Maccarone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Maccarone flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Maccarone is out cold! McCarthy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan McCarthy!
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