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EMMA-11 135lb tourny round2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valerio Bertoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valerio Bertoto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bertoto shoots in and gets a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Bertoto from controlling successfully.
Bertoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Bertoto defends easily.
Bertoto wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Bertoto defends easily.
Bertoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Bertoto pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Bertoto off! Bertoto jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Bertoto from controlling successfully.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bertoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bertoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bertoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bertoto wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Bertoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bertoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto working the ground and pound from side control.
Bertoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
St Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bertoto tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertoto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Bertoto is working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre frees his head quite easily.
St Pierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bertoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bertoto has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Bertoto seems keen to control St Pierre's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bertoto is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre distracts Bertoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bertoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Bertoto's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bertoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre is working Bertoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Bertoto has wrist control.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bertoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bertoto working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bertoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Bertoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bertoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bertoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bertoto working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bertoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bertoto.
Bertoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Pierre circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bertoto.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bertoto trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto controlling from side mount.
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is not content to let Bertoto control the position.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre is staying active underneath Bertoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bertoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bertoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertoto pulls his head out easily.
Valerio Bertoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertoto works his way into side control.
Bertoto controls the position.
Bertoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well.
St Pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bertoto off and has taken his back!
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!
Bertoto wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Bertoto wants to control his opponent's hands but St Pierre gets his hands free.
St Pierre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bertoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bertoto for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoiding Bertoto 's attempts to control his hands.
St Pierre connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bertoto to escape the position.
St Pierre struggling to land strikes to the head as Bertoto covers up.
Bertoto turns into St Pierre and is now in his guard.
Bertoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bertoto wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Bertoto forces his way into half guard.
Bertoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bertoto trying to control from half guard but St Pierre is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bertoto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertoto pulls his head out easily.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Pierre defends it well.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Bertoto sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bertoto to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto 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. This is the final round!
Bertoto feints and as St Pierre raises his hands in defense, Bertoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bertoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bertoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bertoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bertoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bertoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertoto trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertoto is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bertoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Pierre's head.
Bertoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bertoto is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bertoto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Bertoto or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
Bertoto slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valerio Bertoto.
Bertoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has hold of Bertoto's hands but Bertoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is not content to let Bertoto control the position.
Bertoto is trying to work for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Bertoto is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertoto pulls his head out easily.
Bertoto prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Bertoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bertoto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Pierre's face.
Bertoto raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Bertoto wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bertoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bertoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bertoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertoto breaks from St Pierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bertoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valerio Bertoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Bertoto's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre has given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bertoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertoto 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Bertoto!
Valerio Bertoto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian MPumbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClelland's entrance music is The Boys Are Back - HSM3. A fine choice. Christian MPumbu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie McClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian MPumbu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MPumbu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McClelland to the mat! McClelland manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MPumbu throwing strikes from guard but McClelland blocks nicely.
MPumbu throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClelland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McClelland looking to throw knees to the head but MPumbu is blocking nicely.
McClelland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MPumbu misses with an elbow strike.
McClelland avoids a wild elbow strike from MPumbu.
McClelland decides to pull guard.
MPumbu is looking to stand up but McClelland won't let him.
McClelland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MPumbu trying to control but McClelland is working from the bottom.
McClelland has a closed guard, preventing MPumbu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MPumbu wants to control from the top but McClelland keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian MPumbu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McClelland tries to clinch up but MPumbu circles away and keeps his distance.
McClelland tries to close the distance and clinch up but MPumbu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClelland is looking to clinch but MPumbu is avoiding it.
McClelland wants to clinch up but MPumbu keeps it at a distance.
McClelland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MPumbu swivels and escapes.
McClelland is breathing heavily.
McClelland misses with a takedown attempt
and MPumbu counters with a nice body shot.
McClelland moves in looking to clinch but MPumbu pushes him off.
MPumbu closes the distance and clinches.
MPumbu pushes off an throws an elbow but McClelland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MPumbu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McClelland's defenses.
MPumbu decides to pull guard.
McClelland won't allow MPumbu to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MPumbu is keeping the position for now.
McClelland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MPumbu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McClelland stands and throws MPumbu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McClelland has hold of MPumbu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! MPumbu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McClelland cranks the arm and MPumbu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from MPumbu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackie McClelland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Maci Jagatic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Rua's chin.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Maci Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Rua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Rua.
It looks like Mario Maci Jagatic has been cut.
Jagatic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua throws an overhand right that has Jagatic reeling! Rua follows up with more punches and Jagatic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Rua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigbird Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior's entrance music is can't be touched. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bigbird Blast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blast moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Blast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blast.
Blast comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kimbo Junior has been cut.
Blast is pressed up against the cage. Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blast down to the mat. Blast 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 Kimbo Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior in his tracks.
Blast tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Blast moved out of range nicely.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimbo Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Junior takes one on the button.
A jab from Blast misses.
Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Blast.
Junior is rocked!
Blast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Blast throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blast will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast jabs Junior right on the nose. Junior blinks but takes it well.
Blast connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Junior.
Blast blocks a jab.
Junior misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Blast lands with a cross.
Blast swinging wildly here.
Blast staying out of range there.
Blast slips a straight right by Junior.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blast slips under a jab.
Blast ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Blast moves away from the strike by Junior.
Blast looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Blast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Blast misses with a body shot.
Junior staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves out of range as Blast strikes.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blast is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Junior had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Blast misses.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Blast moved out of range nicely.
Blast slips a straight right by Junior.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior misses with a hook.
Blast slips a jab from Junior.
A lazy left from Blast finds it's target.
Blast looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior throws the left hand but Blast avoids the punch easily.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blast counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blast lands with a nice combination. Junior backs away looking to recover.
Blast blocks a jab.
Blast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blast throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Blast moves away and avoids it.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Blast uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast misses with a looping right.
Blast throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Blast misses the jab.
Good exchange - Blast coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Blast moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blast, as that shot connected.
Blast throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Junior slips under a jab from Blast.
Blast takes one to the chin there.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blast throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior throws a right hand that misses
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Junior catches Blast right on the button with a cross.
Blast throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blast throws out the jab.
Junior looks to throw the jab but Blast is out of range.
Blast tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blast closes the distance and clinches.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blast lands with a left to the head.
Blast lands an uppercut.
Blast lands with a light punch inside.
Blast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blast.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blast prevents it.
Blast gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blast unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Junior! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Blast is unloading with more strikes now! Junior drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigbird Blast!
Bigbird Blast made sure to mention his sponsor, Vitality in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Diego Brandao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brandao's half guard.
Del Norte 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.
Brandao is trying to stand back up but Del Norte is controlling him
Del Norte wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Brandao moves into full guard.
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte working some strikes from top position.
Brandao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Norte is working Brandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Norte trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Brandao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Norte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Norte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Del Norte advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Brandao is working away.
Del Norte looks up at the clock and then as Brandao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Del Norte smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Del Norte is chipping away with strikes.
Del Norte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte tries for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte moves into full mount!
Del Norte postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brandao looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Del Norte.
Del Norte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Del Norte working Brandao over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Del Norte working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brandao is rocked!
Del Norte lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brandao is still in real trouble! Can Del Norte finish him?
Del Norte lands a big shot to the head and Brandao winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fantinaz Del Norte!
After the big win, Fantinaz Del Norte made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SAVE A FIGHTER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel McClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jaques!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaques lands a high kick!
It looks like Angel McClelland has been cut.
McClelland looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McClelland throws a head kick that misses
and Jaques counters with a nice leg kick.
Jaques lands with a hook. McClelland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Jaques swinging wildly here.
Jaques buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McClelland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaques.
Jaques throws a perfectly timed hook that sends McClelland crashing down! McClelland tries to stagger back to his feet but Jaques just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused McClelland asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Jaques!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Turner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachance walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Lachance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lachance's head.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Lachance steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lachance swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner is looking to clinch but Lachance is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Lachance jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Lachance gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Lachance blocks the leg kick.
Turner throws a hook but Lachance blocks it.
Lachance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lachance circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lachance counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turner moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner wants to stand but Lachance is controlling the position.
Lachance stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Lachance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lachance advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to escape the mount.
Lachance in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Lachance in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Reggie Turner has been cut.
Turner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Lachance content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Lachance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachance unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Turner is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lachance slips a jab from Turner.
Lachance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lachance to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lachance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lachance advances position into side control!
Turner is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Turner seems a little lost for a moment, as Lachance dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner trying his best to control but Lachance has mounted him.
Lachance lands with some strikes.
Lachance lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Turner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Reggie Turner's cut even more.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lachance scoring with strikes but Turner is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner wants to control but Lachance is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Lachance has a good base and remains in mount.
Turner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lachance scoring with strikes but Turner is staying in there.
Lachance with shots to the head and body - Turner looks very uncomfortable down there.
The cut above Reggie Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lachance punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
Turner is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turner is surviving well by controlling Lachance's body position as best he can.
Lachance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turner is looking to escape.
Turner taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner wants to control but Lachance is having none of it.
BOOM! Lachance connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lachance is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner wants to hold on but Lachance pushes him away.
The referee warns Turner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lachance connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Turner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Lachance moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Lachance tries to pull guard but Turner won't allow it.
Turner misses with a knee to the head.
Turner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turner trying to land knees to the body.
Turner pushes Lachance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turner to keep the fight standing.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Lachance's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lachance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lachance jumps guard but Turner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lachance blocks it with crossed arms.
Lachance pulls guard successfully.
Turner wants to control from the top but Lachance keeps moving.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lachance's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lachance is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reggie Turner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Lachance scores with a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Lachance slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance forces his way into half guard.
Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Lachance.
John Lachance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
John Lachance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lachance is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Lachance controlling the position easily from mount.
Turner gets back to half guard.
Reggie Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Lachance has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Lachance.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lachance, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lachance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodor UberReem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor UberReem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minotauro Jackson's chin.
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19
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodor UberReem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minotauro Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
UberReem stuffs the takedown.
UberReem with a jab.
UberReem scores with a nice right hand.
UberReem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
UberReem cracks Jackson with a good jab.
A big right from UberReem misses.
UberReem clinches with his opponent.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A knee to the head by UberReem.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can UberReem finish him?
UberReem misses with a looping right.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UberReem closes the distance and clinches.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson has UberReem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. UberReem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Theodor UberReem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minotauro Jackson.
Jackson looks winded!
UberReem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
UberReem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
UberReem lands a knee to the head.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
UberReem drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
UberReem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
UberReem takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but UberReem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UberReem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
UberReem slows down the pace here.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but UberReem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but UberReem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. UberReem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by UberReem.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
UberReem with a knee to the head.
UberReem tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
UberReem lands a knee to the head.
UberReem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
UberReem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
UberReem lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from UberReem.
UberReem cracks Jackson on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Theodor UberReem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Callan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gracie Entrance. Mark Callan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Callan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callan but Callan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callan looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Callan blocks nicely.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie stops Callan from standing up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Callan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Callan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Callan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Callan's half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie wants to take Callan's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Callan is squirming around nicely.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie working for a submission but Callan is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Callan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Callan frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callan is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Callan frees his head quite easily.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Callan scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Callan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Callan moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Callan tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Callan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Callan is having none of it.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Callan is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Callan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Callan is a slippery customer.
Callan won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Callan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Callan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Callan defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Callan's thigh. Callan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Callan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Callan keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Callan stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Callan's face as Gracie controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callan prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Callan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Callan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Callan is looking to escape.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Callan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Callan wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie trying to control but Callan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie has hold of Callan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Callan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Callan tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Callan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie fails to advance to Callan's back.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Callan frees his head quite easily.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Callan is in no mood to give up.
Gracie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gracie but it's paid off an Callan is forced to tap! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie gave a mention to PWNAGE™ (WOT) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Stickler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra has chosen The Beast - Tech N9ne 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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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Stickler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Stickler misses with a body shot.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stickler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stickler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stickler back to the cage. Guerra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guerra lands a jab to Stickler 's midsection.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stickler looks to throw the jab but Guerra is out of range.
Stickler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Guerra throws a body punch but Stickler moves out of range.
Guerra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stickler blocks a leg kick.
Stickler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stickler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stickler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stickler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerra defends it well.
Stickler stops Guerra from getting back to his feet.
Stickler controlling the action here.
Stickler wants to free his trapped foot but Guerra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stickler is working for a submission of some sort.
Stickler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stickler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guerra looking for submissions off his back.
Guerra is controlling Stickler 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stickler misses with a head shot. Guerra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stickler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerra's head.
Guerra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stickler !
Stickler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stickler regains half guard.
Guerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Simon Stickler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guerra clinches up with Stickler and pushes him back against the cage.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Stickler can't get the takedown.
Stickler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stickler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Stickler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guerra momentarily.
Stickler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guerra has time to react.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stickler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stickler , pushing him back against the cage.
Stickler avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Stickler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Stickler . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerra breaks the clinch.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra lands an overhand right.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stickler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerra tries to clinch but Stickler is having none of it.
Guerra gets a clinch.
Guerra trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Guerra.
Stickler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stickler avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Guerra - that landed with a thud.
Stickler prevents a body shot from Guerra.
Guerra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stickler is defending well for now.
Stickler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stickler tries to pull guard but Guerra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Guerra.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Stickler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra throws a front kick aimed at Stickler 's knee but Stickler avoids it well.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stickler .
Guerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Stickler is just out of range.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stickler moves out of range of the body kick.
Guerra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Inigo Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stickler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerra looking to control.
Stickler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stickler prevents Guerra from improving his position.
Stickler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simon Stickler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stickler wants to take a breather but Guerra is having none of it.
Stickler lands with a punch from half guard.
Stickler stalling away here and it's allowed Guerra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stickler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stickler is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guerra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stickler checks the leg kick.
Guerra scores with a head kick. Stickler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Stickler keeps it at a distance.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stickler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guerra working a defensive guard here.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Stickler from controlling successfully.
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stickler is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stickler sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simon Stickler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stickler checks a leg kick.
Stickler shoots in for a takedown but Guerra shows good takedown defense.
Stickler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guerra ducks under a wild hook from Stickler .
Guerra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stickler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guerra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stickler walks into a stiff left hand from Guerra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stickler .
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra is looking to clinch but Stickler is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stickler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stickler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stickler avoids the head kick by Guerra.
Stickler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerra on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerra's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stickler stopping the sweep attempt from Guerra.
Stickler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stickler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Stickler tries to pass.
Guerra wants to sweep here but Stickler controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guerra is on top in guard.
Stickler wants to sweep here but Guerra controlling him for the moment.
Stickler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stickler wants to sweep here but Guerra controlling him for the moment.
Stickler has Guerra pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Inigo Guerra.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Stickler circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Stickler .
I think Stickler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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