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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Petunia as Taylor shoots in. Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Petunia circles away.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Petunia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Petunia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Petunia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Taylor is looking for a sweep. Petunia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Petunia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petunia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Petunia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petunia pulls his head out easily. Petunia is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petunia to get the leverage. Petunia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. Petunia wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position. Petunia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Petunia steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petunia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ping Petunia! Ping Petunia made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pepper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zibanejadass needs to keep his hands up - Pepper had a free shot at his head there. Pepper throws a combination that misses and Zibanejadass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Pepper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pepper manages to get to full guard.
Zibanejadass preventing the sweep. Pepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zibanejadass controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Zibanejadass won't allow Pepper to sweep him here. Zibanejadass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pepper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pepper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zibanejadass taking a breather here. Pepper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zibanejadass's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Zibanejadass is taking a breather. Pepper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Pepper trying to control here.
Pepper missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pepper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Pepper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Pepper tries to kick Zibanejadass off but Zibanejadass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Zibanejadass is keen to just control but Pepper is a slippery customer. Zibanejadass slows the pace down in half guard. Zibanejadass moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
Zibanejadass slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Pepper. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pepper flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pepper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pepper throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zibanejadass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. It looks like Zibanejadass might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Pepper is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Pepper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Zibanejadass content just to control the position here. Zibanejadass with the ground and pound from mount. Pepper is looking to improve his position but Zibanejadass isn't that keen on the idea. Zibanejadass avoids the attempt from Pepper to control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zibanejadass content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mika Zibanejadass will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zibanejadass slips a jab and a cross from Pepper.
Pepper with a poor takedown and Zibanejadass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pepper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zibanejadass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pepper. Pepper throws a head kick that misses and Zibanejadass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pepper swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zibanejadass counters by clinching up. Pepper takes an elbow to the forehead. Zibanejadass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zibanejadass misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice elbow from Zibanejadass.
It looks like Peter Pepper has been cut. A frustrated look appears on Pepper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pepper successfully pulls guard.
Pepper working a defensive guard here.
Zibanejadass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Pepper 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. Zibanejadass won't allow Pepper to get back to his feet. Zibanejadass pushes down on Pepper's leg and manages to get into half guard. Zibanejadass wants to take a breather but Pepper is having none of it. Zibanejadass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Pepper can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zibanejadass looking to control and managing it successfully. Zibanejadass wants to control the pace but Pepper is squirming around nicely. Zibanejadass blocks Pepper's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Pepper throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Pepper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zibanejadass controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pepper throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zibanejadass. What's that going to do exactly? Zibanejadass won't let Pepper get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Pepper flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pepper manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pepper landing rabbit punches to the side of Zibanejadass's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zibanejadass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Pepper is not content to let Zibanejadass control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Pepper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zibanejadass passes to side control. Pepper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zibanejadass has just dragged him back down to the mat. Zibanejadass blocks the strikes from Pepper.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pepper throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pepper tries to bench press Zibanejadass off him but Zibanejadass keeps the position. Pepper tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mika Zibanejadass will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Peter Pepper'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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pepper. Zibanejadass clinches with his opponent.
Pepper is trying to break the clinch but Zibanejadass is controlling him. Pepper takes an elbow to the forehead. Zibanejadass landing knees to the body.
Pepper tries to break the clinch but Zibanejadass is controlling the position. Zibanejadass tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zibanejadass with a knee to the head.
Zibanejadass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pepper's face.
A frustrated look appears on Pepper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zibanejadass stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zibanejadass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pepper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepper gets a trip takedown into half guard. Zibanejadass is looking to improve his position.
Zibanejadass won't allow Pepper to pass to mount. Zibanejadass is looking to control Pepper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zibanejadass avoid being mounted? Pepper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pepper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pepper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pepper prevents Zibanejadass from improving his position. Pepper is looking for a kimura but Zibanejadass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pepper to get the leverage. Zibanejadass tries to roll over but Pepper keeps him under control. Zibanejadass regains full guard. Nicely done. Pepper advances position into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pepper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pepper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Zibanejadass holding on. Mika Zibanejadass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Zibanejadass is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Pepper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zibanejadass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pepper but great work by Zibanejadass. Zibanejadass slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zibanejadass trying to control the action but Pepper is working from the bottom. Pepper is looking to reverse the position. Zibanejadass gets to mount! Pepper was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Peter Pepper 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. Zibanejadass looking to control and managing it successfully. Pepper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mika Zibanejadass. I've got Zibanejadass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Zibanejadass! In his post fight interview, Mika Zibanejadass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 cm
25
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sabre! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sabre thows a body shot but no joy. Sabre misses the shot to the body. Sabre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silfversberg quickly recovers to half guard. Silfversberg is trying to control but can't.
Sabre is working for a kimura but Silfversberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Silfversberg desperately trying to maintain half guard. Silfversberg wants to improve his position but Sabre is controlling well.
Sabre wants to take a breather but Silfversberg is having none of it. Sabre winds up and cracks Silfversberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabre throws a strike but Silfversberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sabre with a flurry of punches that miss. Sabre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silfversberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sabre throwing strikes from guard but Silfversberg blocks nicely. Silfversberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabre. Silfversberg pulls Sabre in close to prevent any damage. Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sabre throwing strikes from guard but Silfversberg blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabre preventing the sweep. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sabre trying to control but Silfversberg is working from the bottom. Sabre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silfversberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sabre throwing strikes but missing. Silfversberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sabre postures up in Silfversberg's guard and throws a big left but Silfversberg blocks it. Sabre trying to control but Silfversberg is working from the bottom. Sabre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silfversberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabre throwing strikes but missing. Sabre trying to control but Silfversberg is working from the bottom. Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sabre is looking to work some ground and pound but Silfversberg has wrist control. Sabre wants to control from the top but Silfversberg keeps moving. Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sabre throwing strikes but missing. Sabre 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. Sabre postures up in Silfversberg's guard and throws a big left but Silfversberg blocks it. Silfversberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabre. Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sabre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sabre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sabre throws a big elbow that misses. Silfversberg trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silfversberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silfversberg manages to avoid it. Silfversberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabre avoids it really well and circles away. Sabre misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut. Silfversberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Sabre 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. Silfversberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silfversberg has managed to get both his arms back between Sabre's legs - danger averted. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silfversberg stopping the sweep attempt from Sabre. Sabre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silfversberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Silfversberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silfversberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabre is keeping the position for now. Sabre 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. Silfversberg trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom. Silfversberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silfversberg wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving. Sabre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silfversberg wants to pass the guard but Sabre is keeping the position. Sabre keeping moving, preventing Silfversberg from controlling successfully. Sabre trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jakob Silfversberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Sabre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Silfversberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabre off the cage and back into range. Silfversberg lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sabre throws a shot from downtown. Silfversberg moves away and avoids it. Matt Sabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sabre misses with a wild combination.
Sabre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silfversberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sabre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silfversberg counters with a nice uppercut. Sabre misses with a body shot
and Silfversberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sabre wants to get back to full guard. Silfversberg works his way into side control. Sabre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sabre sneaks back into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Sabre trying to control but Silfversberg postures up.
Sabre is refusing to be controlled, as Silfversberg sits in half guard. Well, if Silfversberg 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.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silfversberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabre has wrist control. Silfversberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Sabre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silfversberg is aware though and is defending well. Silfversberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Sabre has momentary wrist control but Silfversberg slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sabre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silfversberg defends well. Sabre keeping moving, preventing Silfversberg from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Silfversberg dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Matt Sabre'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!
Silfversberg throws a series of punches but Sabre moves out of range. Sabre looks to land a left hand but Silfversberg moved out of range nicely. Silfversberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Silfversberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabre as he jumps to the side. Sabre gets a double leg takedown into Silfversberg's guard. Sabre throws a big right hand that misses. Silfversberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sabre throws a big right hand that misses. Matt Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far. Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Sabre throws a big elbow that misses. Silfversberg is trying to control the position but Sabre postures up. Sabre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silfversberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Silfversberg throws a jab when Sabre was well out of range. Silfversberg staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabre loads up on a big right hand but Silfversberg slips the punch. Silfversberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabre. Silfversberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabre. Sabre fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Silfversberg. Silfversberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabre. Sabre misses the shot to the body. Silfversberg throws a big shot that misses. Silfversberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabre. Sabre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silfversberg moves away. Matt Sabre seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sabre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silfversberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sabre in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Silfversberg misses its intended target. Sabre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silfversberg. Sabre blocks a jab. Sabre misses with a hook. Silfversberg ducked under it nicely. Sabre is looking to slow Silfversberg down with leg kicks. Silfversberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sabre to the mat! Sabre manages to get full guard. Silfversberg trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabre is on top in guard.
Sabre trying to control but Silfversberg is working from the bottom. Silfversberg is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Silfversberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabre. Sabre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silfversberg is adopting a defensive guard. Sabre throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Sabre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sabre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre! Our winner, Matt Sabre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Krutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Yaroslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaroslev has chosen War is the Answer - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Krutov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Yaroslev! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yaroslev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yaroslev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krutov, pushing him back against the cage. Yaroslev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaroslev struggles to land a body shot inside as Krutov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krutov. Krutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaroslev uses good head movement to avoid it. Krutov managing to block the knees to the body from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev tries to throw a body punch but Krutov avoids it by throwing Yaroslev back against the cage. Yaroslev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yaroslev moves out of range of the body kick. Yaroslev wants to clinch. Yaroslev thows a left - swing and a miss! Yaroslev slips a straight right by Krutov. Krutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yaroslev slips a jab from Krutov. Yaroslev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Yaroslev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yaroslev showed some decent athleticism there. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Krutov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yaroslev. Krutov wants to sweep here but Yaroslev controlling him for the moment. Yaroslev postures up in Krutov's guard and throws a big left but Krutov blocks it. Krutov tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yaroslev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krutov looking to control.
Yaroslev chips away with some ground and pound. Krutov trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yaroslev tries to free his leg and advance position but Krutov is retaining full guard. Krutov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Krutov keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully. Krutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krutov, not yet. Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Yaroslev postures up and lands a big shot to Krutov's brow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krutov is on top in guard.
Krutov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Yaroslev keeping moving, preventing Krutov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandr Krutov wasn't doing enough on the ground. Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. Krutov sprawls well. Krutov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yaroslev delivers a nice body kick. Krutov is breathing heavily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yaroslev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Yaroslev dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaroslev.
Yaroslev missing with a left hand there. Krutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yaroslev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krutov. Krutov throws the kick towards the body but Yaroslev avoids it. Alexandr Krutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krutov catches Yaroslev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Krutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Alexandr Krutov has been cut. Aleksander Yaroslev seems to be getting the better of the standup. Yaroslev blocks a jab. Krutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaroslev is out of range. Krutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Yaroslev slips a jab from Krutov. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krutov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yaroslev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yaroslev lands with a nice body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaroslev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yaroslev cracks Krutov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Yaroslev! An out of breath Aleksander Yaroslev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Offerson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't F with da South. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Stein taking a breather here. Offerson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Offerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Offerson trying to control here.
Stein trying to control the pace. Offerson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Offerson keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully. Offerson trying to control the position here. Stein looking to pass the guard. Stein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Offerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one. Offerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Offerson.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offerson manages to avoid it. Offerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Stein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Stein trying to mount his opponent but Offerson defends it. Stein trying to control from half guard but Offerson is working away. Stein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Stein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offerson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stein slips a nice elbow through Offerson's hands, connecting with Offerson's forehead. Stein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Offerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stein. Offerson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stein manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stein looking to control but Offerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that round. That's time! Offerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stein throws a lazy right hand but Offerson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Offerson throws a half hearted mid kick. Offerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Stein counters with a nice uppercut. Offerson has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Offerson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Offerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Offerson lands in his opponent's guard. Stein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Offerson defends it easily. Stein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Offerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stein is keeping the position for now. Offerson trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom. Offerson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Offerson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Stein counters with a single leg into guard. Offerson didn't expect that. Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Offerson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Offerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stein advances to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stein is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Stein prevents Offerson from getting back to his feet. Stein controlling from the top position. Offerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stein stays in close to Offerson's body and controls the position. Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offerson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ein Stein has got the better of the ground game so far. Stein throws a strike but Offerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Offerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Offerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stein is retaining full guard. Stein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Offerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stein is keeping the position for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Offerson. Stein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Offerson misses with a wild combination.
Offerson moves out of range as Stein throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Offerson misses. Offerson tries to clinch up. Offerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Offerson persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing. Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Offerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stein sprawls well initially but Offerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Offerson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stein wants to improve his position but Offerson is controlling well.
Offerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Stein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stein wants to improve his position but Offerson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Offerson postures up.
Stein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Offerson passes into side control.
Stein gets back to half guard. Offerson is working for a kimura here but Stein manages to reverse the position and he's now in Offerson's guard.
Stein is pushing down on Offerson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Offerson is fighting to maintain full guard but Stein has managed to sneak the leg through. Ein Stein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Offerson! Stein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Stein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Offerson tries to lock up and control but Stein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Offerson just holding on. Stein looking to control but Offerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Stein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Offerson is in a horrible position here. Stein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stein is in the full mount, landing strikes. Stein controlling the pace for now. Offerson is trying desperately to improve position. Jack Offerson 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. Stein tries to control but Offerson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Ein Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stein 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein! A relieved looking Ein Stein 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Daugavins misses. Daugavins misses with a double jab.
Daugavins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pieter circles away quickly and effectively. Daugavins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daugavins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Daugavins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pieter was well out of range. Poor timing from Daugavins. A looping hook to the body misses from Daugavins. Pieter does a little dance to reset his feet. Daugavins slaps away a takedown attempt from Pieter, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daugavins loads up on a big right hand but Pieter slips the punch. Pieter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daugavins as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Daugavins misses the target. Daugavins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Daugavins throws an overhand right that lands on Pieter's shoulder, as Pieter tries to avoid the shot. Pieter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daugavins circles away. Kaspars Daugavins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Pieter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daugavins throws a right and a left that Pieter avoids nicely. Daugavins throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daugavins lands the left hand. Pieter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pieter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daugavins. Daugavins misses with a wild body shot. Pieter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pieter walks into a left hand. Daugavins misses the jab. A big right from Daugavins misses. Pieter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kaspars Daugavins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daugavins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pieter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daugavins's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Pieter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Pieter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pieter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Daugavins looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A looping hook to the body misses from Daugavins. Pieter does a little dance to reset his feet. Daugavins lands a lovely overhand right. Pieter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice uppercut there from Daugavins. Nice defenses there by Pieter. Daugavins looks to land a combination but Pieter avoids it well. Pieter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Daugavins wants to control but Pieter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pieter stalling. Daugavins is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Pieter feints and as Daugavins raises his hands in defense, Pieter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Pieter preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pieter controls from within his opponent's guard. Daugavins controls Pieter momentarily but Pieter frees himself. Pieter tries to free his leg and advance position but Daugavins is retaining full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pieter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pieter wants to pass the guard but Daugavins is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Daugavins misses its intended target. Daugavins looks to land a right hand but Pieter moved out of range. Daugavins connects with a right hand. Pieter shakes it off. Pieter slips a straight right by Daugavins. Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pieter. Daugavins throws a poor cross that misses
and Pieter counters with a single leg into guard. Daugavins didn't expect that. Pieter is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daugavins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pieter has picked Daugavins up and slammed him! Daugavins can't keep hold of the triangle and Pieter manages to pass to side control! Pieter controls the position. Pieter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Daugavins is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daugavins being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daugavins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pieter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Pieter controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pieter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daugavins?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pieter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pieter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Pieter is staying tight to Daugavins's torso, preventing him from escaping. Pieter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Pieter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pieter staying calm. Daugavins tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pieter controls the position.
Pieter Pieter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Daugavins misses with an uppercut
and Pieter counters with a takedown into side control. Pieter throws a strike aimed at the side of Daugavins's head but Daugavins avoids it well. Daugavins is trying to get back to half guard. Pieter gets to mount! Daugavins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pieter controlling his opponent. Pieter lands a heavy elbow. Pieter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Daugavins is looking to improve his position but Pieter isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pieter avoids the attempt from Daugavins to control. Pieter looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pieter lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Pieter Pieter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pieter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieter Pieter! A very excited looking Pieter Pieter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Pigeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pigeon comes to the cage accompanied by Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tuesday's Gone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Pigeon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pigeon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. James dives in and grabs Pigeon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pigeon pushes down on James's head and hops out. James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pigeon shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Pigeon's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James wants to sweep but no luck. Pigeon has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pigeon's guard. James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go! James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. James pushing down on Pigeon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Pigeon pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James lands strikes from half guard. James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. James is looking to take a break and control but Pigeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pigeon is trying to control but can't.
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! James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Pigeon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. James wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving. James stops Pigeon from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pigeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James. James lands a couple of digs. James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pigeon is keeping the position for now. James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pigeon wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
James throwing shots but Pigeon is blocking nicely. James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. James scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from James. James throwing shots but Pigeon is blocking nicely. Pigeon blocking the ground and pound attempt from James. Pigeon works his way to full guard. Good work. James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. James wants to pass the guard but Pigeon is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. James stopping the sweep attempt from Pigeon. Pigeon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. James stops Pigeon from standing up. James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. James scoring with some ground and pound. James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pigeon swivels though and keeps the full guard. James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James landing with the ground and pound. James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. James with a nice head shot there. 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! Pigeon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James stands up over Pigeon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pigeon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pigeon is adopting a defensive guard. Pigeon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigeon throws a lazy body kick and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Pigeon has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Pigeon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pigeon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away. James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pigeon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pigeon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A shot to the body from Pigeon misses and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harry Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from James finds it's way through Pigeon's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pigeon connects with the punch. Some wild striking there from Pigeon.
Pigeon throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters by clinching up. James has Pigeon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pigeon tumbling to the mat - James dives into Pigeon's guard. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. James throwing strikes but missing. Pigeon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James has control of Pigeon's left arm, preventing Pigeon from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James looking to control but Pigeon passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pigeon is just content to waste time from the top position. James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pigeon's guard. James throws a sloppy strike and Pigeon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! James is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pigeon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Pigeon! Harry Pigeon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero Jacare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meldrick Tyson's chin.
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199 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacare shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Jacare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Jacare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jacare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacare throws a big shot that misses. Jacare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyson counters with a big head kick but Jacare shrugs it off. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romero Jacare. That's going to take a lot out of him. No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacare lands a head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacare shoots in but no luck this time. Jacare's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tyson feints and then cracks Jacare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacare down. Jacare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tyson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jacare blocks a head kick by Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacare somewhat. Tyson lands a jab. Jacare looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jacare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson dives on top into guard. Jacare looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
Jacare looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacare tries to buck Tyson off but Tyson is having none of it. Jacare is working hard here to advance position. Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacare is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it. Jacare is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control. Jacare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jacare gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacare looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacare, not yet. Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard. Jacare looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard. 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 Romero Jacare will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Horrible takedown by Jacare or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad. Jacare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacare's knee momentarily. Jacare misses with a left hand and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick. Jacare shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romero Jacare. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacare. That did some damage! 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! Jacare with a lazy takedown attempt and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jacare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tyson throws a head kick that Jacare semi-blocks.
Jacare takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyson.
Tyson feints and then cracks Jacare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacare down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacare's head. Jacare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyson. Jacare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacare somewhat. Jacare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Jacare shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense. Meldrick Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson lands a front kick. Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jacare avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there. A solid leg kick lands there for Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Jacare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Meldrick Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jacare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacare's calf. Tyson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Tyson lands a head kick. Jacare smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jacare tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick. Tyson feints and then cracks Jacare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacare down. Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
Tyson throws a one two combo.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Jacare tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Jacare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jacare is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Look low, kick high! Tyson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jacare tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tyson is absolutely delighted - when Jacare wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meldrick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blu Pisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes. Pisa has chosen Party Rock Anthem 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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blu Pisa! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ellenberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pisa avoids it really well and circles away. Pisa thumps Ellenberger with a low kick. Pisa leaves Ellenberger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pisa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Pisa connects with a jab. Ellenberger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Ellenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pisa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ellenberger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ellenberger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pisa. That one must have hurt. Ellenberger is breathing heavily. 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! Ellenberger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pisa. Pisa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pisa lands a big head kick that sends Ellenberger tumbling to the mat! Pisa takes a step backwards and waves Ellenberger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ellenberger is rocked! Pisa flashes Ellenberger a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ellenberger's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ellenberger crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pisa punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blu Pisa! Blu Pisa 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 Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bobtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Bobtsov has chosen Current Value & Donny - Drill as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bobtsov! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jeong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobtsov. Bobtsov moves into the clinch. Jeong misses with a knee strike.
Bobtsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeong.
Jeong looking to throw knees to the head but Bobtsov is blocking nicely.
Jeong avoiding damage as Bobtsov throws knees to the body.
Jeong stalling in the clinch.
Jeong looking to throw knees to the head but Bobtsov is blocking nicely.
Bobtsov lands a nice elbow. Jeong tries to throw a body punch but Bobtsov avoids it by throwing Jeong back against the cage. Jeong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobtsov avoids it. Bobtsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jeong blocks the elbow strike.
Jeong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobtsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jeong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bobtsov lands an elbow inside that Jeong shrugs off. Jeong tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobtsov avoids the damage to the body. Bobtsov lands an elbow just above Jeong 's eye. Jeong is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobtsov lands an elbow inside that Jeong shrugs off. Bobtsov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bobtsov lands a right hand. Bobtsov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bobtsov avoiding damage as Jeong throws knees to the body.
Bobtsov avoiding damage as Jeong throws knees to the body.
Bobtsov lands a knee to the body.
Jeong is breathing heavily. Jeong is looking for a takedown. Bobtsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bobtsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeong avoids it. Jeong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobtsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jeong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Jaemin Jeong has been cut. A solid leg kick lands there for Bobtsov.
Bobtsov thuds a left hand into Jeong's body. Bobtsov lands a jab to Jeong's midsection. Bobtsov lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bobtsov cracks Jeong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bobtsov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jeong to stand back up!
Jeong is rocked! Bobtsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bobtsov knocks Jeong out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitriy Bobtsov! Dmitriy Bobtsov retains his welterweight title! Dmitriy Bobtsov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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