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MLC 79: Navrocki vs Noir PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuharu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Saunders will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitsuharu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders shoots in but Misawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saunders shoots in looking for a takedown but Misawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saunders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saunders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Misawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mitsuharu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Saunders.
Saunders with a poor takedown
and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders's defenses.
It looks like Ben Saunders has been cut.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ben Saunders's cut even more.
Misawa gets underhooks to prevent Saunders's takedown attempt.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Ben Saunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ben Saunders'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 Ben Saunders's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsuharu Misawa!
Mitsuharu Misawa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Anti-Tapout Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock's entrance music is Shake That ass For Me - Eminem ft. Nate Dogg. A fine choice. McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack as his entrance music. 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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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries to clinch but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for McMichaels.
McMichaels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMichaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
It looks like Jay Rock has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McMichaels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichaels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rock's efforts to push away.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock has McMichaels pressed against the cage.
McMichaels tries to pull guard but Rock won't allow it.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but McMichaels is controlling him.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels scores with a shoulder strike.
McMichaels blocks an elbow strike.
McMichaels has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
McMichaels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMichaels.
McMichaels blocks a body shot from Rock.
McMichaels misses with the head strike.
McMichaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMichaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
McMichaels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMichaels throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock has managed to clinch.
McMichaels taking a breather.
Rock working hard to break the clinch.
McMichaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock stalling.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to clinch but McMichaels is having none of it.
Rock misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock tests McMichaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMichaels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock tries to clinch but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels scores with a nice body kick.
Rock misses with a body shot
and McMichaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMichaels blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock moves into range and clinches up with McMichaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMichaels has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
McMichaels is trying to stall.
Rock has McMichaels pressed against the cage, preventing McMichaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMichaels scores with a hook to the body.
Rock pushes McMichaels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMichaels has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from McMichaels.
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!
McMichaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMichaels managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rock.
McMichaels trying to control the position but instead, Rock has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMichaels into the cage.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Rock manages to get underhooks.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McMichaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMichaels is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMichaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMichaels.
McMichaels tries to stall but Rock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Jay Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Rock's cut.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McMichaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock cracks McMichaels with an open hand slap.
McMichaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rock under the eye.
Rock scores with a shot to the body.
Rock looks to clinch
and McMichaels makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rock really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rock tries to clinch but McMichaels moves out of range.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock lands a right hook to the body.
Rock is looking to wear down McMichaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McMichaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
McMichaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock clinches up with McMichaels and pushes him back against the cage.
McMichaels tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but McMichaels avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMichaels.
Rock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMichaels.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMichaels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMichaels has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but McMichaels pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock misses with the combination.
Rock looks to clinch
and McMichaels counters with a good, hard body kick but Rock shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock swings for the body but McMichaels moves out of range.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMichaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMichaels.
McMichaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but McMichaels avoids the damage to the body.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as McMichaels controls his hands.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but McMichaels pushes him off.
McMichaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Mickey McMichaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
McMichaels has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
McMichaels has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock tries to break free but McMichaels pushes him back against the cage.
Jay Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMichaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMichaels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock cracks McMichaels with a good jab.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but McMichaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMichaels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rock wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McMichaels.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jay Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McMichaels is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock rushes McMichaels and presses him up against the cage.
Rock is looking to break free of the clinch but McMichaels has double underhooks.
Rock tries to work over McMichaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Rock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Rock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock wants to clinch up but McMichaels keeps it at a distance.
Rock is looking to clinch but McMichaels is avoiding it.
McMichaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Rock.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock is looking to break free of the clinch but McMichaels has double underhooks.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMichaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMichaels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McMichaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McMichaels.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMichaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMichaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMichaels throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McMichaels.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McMichaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMichaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMichaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMichaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rock but Rock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jay Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey McMichaels.
Rock with a jab.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock has McMichaels pressed against the cage, preventing McMichaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMichaels is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels blocks an elbow strike from Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Rock manages to get underhooks.
Rock is trying to force a seperation but McMichaels has the dominant position.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMichaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichaels has Rock pressed against the cage, preventing Rock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMichaels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McMichaels stops Rock from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMichaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMichaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels prevents Rock from getting back to his feet.
McMichaels looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMichaels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between McMichaels's legs - danger averted.
Rock wants to get up but he can't break McMichaels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMichaels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between McMichaels's legs - danger averted.
McMichaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMichaels looking for subs off his back but Rock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mickey McMichaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMichaels tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McMichaels to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Rock!
Jay Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolad Kjeldsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolad Kjeldsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjeldsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
D closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kjeldsson circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from D.
D throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kjeldsson's waist but Kjeldsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan D. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kjeldsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kjeldsson wants to control but D is keeping busy and won't allow it.
D is trying to control the action in half guard but Kjeldsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kjeldsson is looking for a sweep. D is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson is not content to let D control the position.
D throwing shots but Kjeldsson is blocking nicely.
D missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kjeldsson makes his way to full guard, as D worked for a kimura.
D throwing strikes but missing.
Kjeldsson keeping moving, preventing D from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D is in close to Kjeldsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
D throws a big elbow that misses.
D postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kjeldsson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D trying to control but Kjeldsson is working from the bottom.
D trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is working hard here to advance position.
D throws a big elbow that misses.
D postures up.
Kjeldsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
D trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjeldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kjeldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D with a nice head shot there.
Kjeldsson controlling D's posture.
D in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in D's guard.
Kjeldsson wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rolad Kjeldsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
D shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense.
D shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
D avoids the head kick by Kjeldsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D wants to slow Kjeldsson down by chopping away at his legs.
D throws a leg kick which misses Kjeldsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Kjeldsson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Kjeldsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan D dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
D uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjeldsson.
D tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kjeldsson is able to avoid easily.
Rolad Kjeldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
D shoots in for a double leg but Kjeldsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
D misses with a few strikes there.
Kjeldsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kjeldsson looks to land a right hand but D moved out of range.
D on the wrong end of a nice jab.
D takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
D shoots in and drives through. Kjeldsson sprawls well.
D throws a sloppy head kick and Kjeldsson moves out of range easily.
D swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
D misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D needs to keep his hands up - Kjeldsson had a free shot at his head there.
D takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
D's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kjeldsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! D scrambles back to his feet.
Evan D is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kjeldsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kjeldsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rolad Kjeldsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
D shoots in but Kjeldsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan D. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kjeldsson cracks D with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjeldsson punishes D's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D fails with the takedown.
D gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kjeldsson throws a shot to the body.
D shoots in but Kjeldsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kjeldsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson thuds his right hand into D's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
D shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kjeldsson pinned against the cage. Kjeldsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kjeldsson throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson takes a swing at D's ribcage but misses.
D has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kjeldsson finds it's way round the side to connect with D's head.
Kjeldsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles D. D circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kjeldsson throws a right hand that D ducks under and follows up with a left that D also avoids with ease.
D fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kjeldsson!
D is rocked!
Kjeldsson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kjeldsson shuts the power down on D. Lights out, game over! Kjeldsson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rolad Kjeldsson!
Rolad Kjeldsson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Tyson Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orlando Styles's chin.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Styles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Styles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Styles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Styles is having none of it.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styles is one step ahead there.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Styles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Styles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Styles is working away.
Styles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is stalling here. Styles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Styles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Styles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles has control of an arm but Brown manages to advance to Styles's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Styles is looking for a way out.
Brown thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Styles breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Styles won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styles is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Styles is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Styles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Styles's guard.
Styles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styles trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Styles off and has taken his back!
Brown is working for a rear naked choke. Styles is not defending it well and Brown has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Styles refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Styles's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Brown!
A victorious Tyson Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cockburner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Cockburner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cockburner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cockburner.
Cockburner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Travolta pinned against the cage. Travolta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Cockburner as Travolta shoots in.
A big right from Travolta misses.
Cockburner dives in and grabs Travolta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Travolta pushes down on Cockburner's head and hops out.
Cockburner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travolta manages to avoid it.
Cockburner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Travolta's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cockburner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travolta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Travolta keeping moving, preventing Cockburner from controlling successfully.
Cockburner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Travolta trying to control the position.
Cockburner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockburner trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom.
Travolta looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harry Cockburner just wasn't active enough.
Cockburner misses with a few strikes there.
Cockburner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cockburner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Travolta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travolta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travolta landing some decent shots from guard.
Travolta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Travolta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cockburner has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta postures up and lands a big shot to Cockburner's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travolta trying to control but Cockburner is working from the bottom.
Travolta looking to pass the guard.
Travolta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Travolta trying to control but Cockburner is working from the bottom.
Travolta postures up in Cockburner's guard and throws a big left but Cockburner blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Travolta stopping the sweep attempt from Cockburner.
Travolta is in close to Cockburner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Travolta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cockburner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Travolta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Travolta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cockburner looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockburner, not yet.
Cockburner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Travolta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner wants to sweep but no luck.
Travolta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cockburner has wrist control.
Cockburner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Travolta wants to control from the top but Cockburner keeps moving.
Cockburner working for a triangle but Travolta defends it easily.
Travolta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Travolta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travolta working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Travolta has a takedown stuffed.
Travolta wants to clinch up but Cockburner keeps it at a distance.
Cockburner shoots in for a takedown but Travolta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cockburner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cockburner looks for a takedown but Travolta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Cockburner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockburner shoots in and gets a takedown into Travolta's guard.
Travolta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cockburner's guard.
Cockburner working a defensive guard here.
Travolta lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Travolta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Travolta working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travolta throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockburner trying to control the position here.
Travolta trying to control but Cockburner is working from the bottom.
Cockburner is trying to keep Travolta in close.
Cockburner wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockburner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cockburner managing to control the position.
Travolta postures up in Cockburner's guard and throws a big left but Cockburner blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Travolta defends well.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockburner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockburner wants to sweep here but Travolta controlling him for the moment.
Travolta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Travolta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cockburner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Travolta!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Travolta stops Cockburner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cockburner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Travolta has worked his arm free - good work by Travolta!
Cockburner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Travolta is looking to reverse the position.
Cockburner wants to control for a moment but Travolta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner wants to pass the guard but Travolta is defending well.
Travolta is looking to control Cockburner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Travolta avoid being mounted?
Travolta is staying active underneath Cockburner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cockburner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Travolta wants to control but Cockburner is keeping busy.
Travolta is defending against the submission attempts here by Cockburner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travolta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 Harry Cockburner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cockburner shoots in for a double leg but Travolta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Travolta tries for a takedown but Cockburner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Cockburner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travolta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cockburner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cockburner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cockburner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Travolta tries to buck Cockburner off but Cockburner is having none of it.
Cockburner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Travolta regains half guard, as Cockburner was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockburner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Travolta defending well though.
Travolta trying to control but Cockburner postures up.
Travolta is defending against the submission attempts here by Cockburner.
Cockburner is working for a kimura but Travolta is defending it quite comfortably.
Cockburner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Travolta defends it well.
Cockburner is thwarting Travolta's attempts to control the position.
Cockburner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cockburner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cockburner is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner is working for a kimura but Travolta is defending it quite comfortably.
Cockburner seems to be looking for submissions.
Cockburner is looking to stall here but Travolta recovers full guard.
Cockburner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travolta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cockburner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner wants to pass the guard but Travolta is keeping the position.
Cockburner wants to control from the top but Travolta keeps moving.
Cockburner won't allow Travolta to sweep him here.
Cockburner trying to control the position from guard on top but Travolta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travolta is trying to keep Cockburner in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Cockburner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Travolta with that takedown attempt.
Harry Cockburner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Cockburner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Cockburner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cockburner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Cockburner!
Harry Cockburner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter has chosen Engel by Rammstein as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Walter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter throws a hook to the side of Kotromanic's head but Kotromanic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotromanic.
An inside leg kick from Walter misses.
Andre Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotromanic lands with a hook. Walter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walter looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotromanic is just out of range.
Walter cracks Kotromanic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kotromanic lands a head shot.
Walter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kotromanic counters with a solid body kick.
Walter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotromanic. Kotromanic obviously looking to wear him down.
Walter avoids the head kick by Kotromanic.
Kotromanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Kotromanic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Kotromanic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Walter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kotromanic.
Walter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kotromanic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kotromanic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walter looks gassed!
Kotromanic clinches.
Walter tries to pull guard but Kotromanic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kotromanic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walters head.
Kotromanic slowing the pace effectively.
Walter blocking some punches.
Kotromanic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kotromanic controlling the action here for a moment.
Walter blocks an uppercut.
Kotromanic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walter's defenses.
It looks like Andre Walter has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kotromanic.
Walter takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic tries to throw a body punch but Walter avoids it by throwing Kotromanic back against the cage.
Kotromanic has Walter pressed against the cage.
Kotromanic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter prevents a body shot from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kotromanic lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walter avoiding damage as Kotromanic throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walter jumps guard but Kotromanic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kotromanic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walter backwards.
Kotromanic lands with a left to the head.
Kotromanic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walter tries to pull guard but Kotromanic won't allow it.
Tvrtko Kotromanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Walter.
Kotromanic scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kotromanic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kotromanic tries a body shot but Walter blocks it.
Walter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kotromanic is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter taking a breather.
Kotromanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kotromanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter jumps guard but Kotromanic stands there with Walter around his waist. Walter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kotromanic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kotromanic lands with a light punch inside.
Kotromanic lands a left hand.
Kotromanic prevents Walter from breaking the clinch.
Kotromanic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kotromanic.
Kotromanic stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotromanic lands a left hand.
Kotromanic scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tvrtko Kotromanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Walter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Whack! Kotromanic lands a heavy head kick that drops Walter. The ref tackles Kotromanic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Walter was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tvrtko Kotromanic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Js (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Js to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Js prevents Carson from getting back to his feet.
Js throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carson keeping full guard, as Js tries to pass.
Carson controls Js momentarily but Js frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Js tries to free his leg and advance position but Carson is retaining full guard.
Js throws a big elbow that misses.
Js tries to free his leg and advance position but Carson is retaining full guard.
Js postures up in Carson's guard and throws a big left but Carson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js prevents Carson from getting back to his feet.
Js looking to pass the guard.
Carson can't keep his opponent in guard - Js advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carson won't allow Js to pass to mount.
Carson is in trouble now - Js has advanced to mount!
Js has hold of Carson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Js looking to land elbow strikes but Carson uses the position to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Js is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Js has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Js seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Js on the ground.
Js is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Js is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Js is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bach Js!
Bach Js took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm dedicating all those victories to the godfather of mma ! Royce!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Rashid Naji could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Piano's chin.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Rashid Naji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Piano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naji throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naji looks to throw the jab but Piano is out of range.
Piano shoots for a takedown but Naji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Piano.
Piano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Naji wants to control but Piano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Piano is working for a kimura but Naji is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Piano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naji's head.
Piano is looking to take a break and control but Naji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naji is looking for a sweep. Piano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naji tries to get to full guard but Piano has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piano is working away from the top position though.
Piano wants to pass to mount but Naji is defending the position.
Piano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naji is staying active underneath Piano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naji is looking to improve his position.
Naji gets full guard.
Naji throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano wants to control from the top but Naji keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naji looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Piano is defending well. Naji quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Piano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Naji celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Rashid Naji!
A very excited looking Abdul Rashid Naji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos has chosen Gui Boratto - Azzurra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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World class 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruger Ramos lands a head shot.
Landry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Landry throws a head kick but Kruger Ramos moves out of range.
Landry lands a jab to Kruger Ramos's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Kruger Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Landry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruger Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
Kruger Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Landry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landry walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kruger Ramos swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
A relieved looking Vinicius Kruger Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nawrocki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Amazing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Noir's choice of entrance music: Dance Hall Days. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nawrocki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Nawrocki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir slips a nice elbow through Nawrocki's hands, connecting with Nawrocki's forehead.
Noir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nawrocki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nawrocki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nawrocki working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Noir preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nawrocki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki pushes down on Noir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noir is staying active underneath Nawrocki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Nawrocki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nawrocki prevents Noir from improving his position.
Nawrocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noir keeps working.
Noir tries to kick Nawrocki off but Nawrocki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noir trying to control but Nawrocki postures up.
Noir tries to roll over but Nawrocki keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki works his way into full mount!
Nawrocki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noir is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nawrocki tries to control but Noir wriggling away.
Noir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nawrocki avoids the attempt from Noir to control.
Nawrocki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Noir is squirming around nicely.
Nawrocki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nawrocki content just to control the position here.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Noir is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nawrocki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir tries to reverse the position but Nawrocki maintains control.
Nawrocki tries to control but Noir wriggling away.
Nawrocki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Noir is now in Nawrocki's guard. A big mistake from Nawrocki there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nawrocki is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nawrocki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noir lands with a straight right. Nawrocki didn't see that one coming.
Noir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nawrocki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noir is not content to let Nawrocki control the position.
Nawrocki prevents Noir from improving his position.
Piotr Nawrocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Noir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nawrocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Noir is retaining full guard.
Nawrocki is looking to work some ground and pound but Noir has wrist control.
Noir wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki is pushing down on Noir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noir is fighting to maintain full guard but Nawrocki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noir controlling the position for now.
Nawrocki is keen to just control but Noir is a slippery customer.
Nawrocki works his way into side control.
Nawrocki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noir's legs.
Nawrocki wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy.
Noir tries to buck Nawrocki off but Nawrocki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki tries to advance to mount but Noir denies him.
Nawrocki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nawrocki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Noir has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Noir!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nawrocki is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki pushes down on Noir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noir is refusing to be controlled, as Nawrocki sits in half guard.
Noir keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to mount his opponent but Noir defends it.
Nawrocki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nawrocki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Noir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Noir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nawrocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking to control but Noir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nawrocki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noir's face.
That has opened up Vince Noir's cut even more.
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!
Nawrocki tries to control but Noir wriggling away.
Nawrocki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vince Noir'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 Vince Noir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piotr Nawrocki!
Post fight, Piotr Nawrocki stared into the camera and said 'It was very tough battle with someone who beats a lot of great fighters. I'm very happy :-) Thanks to my Alliance and all the people supporting me !'.
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