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QFC Tournament 144 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blood's entrance music is no worries. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, New Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blood looking to slow down the pace here.
Blood tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage.
Ward jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blood is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.
Ward is pulling down on Blood's head to control his posture.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward gets to his feet. Blood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Blood trying to land knees to the body.
Blood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blood is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward decides to stand and escape the position.
Horrible takedown by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Blood which made him look bad.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a leg kick that knocks Blood off balance momentarily.
Blood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Blood's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward shoots in and bounces Blood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blood looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward gets to his feet. Blood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blood as he jumps to the side.
Blood takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blood has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blood trying to get back to full guard but Ward takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ward looking to finish Blood with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blood!
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Ward.
Blood is trying to stand up.
Ward controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blood's head backwards.
Micky Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Ward catches Blood right on the button with a cross.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Blood's head and hops out.
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Blood.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blood misses with the combination.
Blood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blood leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the cage.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Blood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ward misses with the combination.
Ward looks to land a combination. Blood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries for a takedown but Blood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward gets control of Blood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ward will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ward has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ward has his hands on Blood's head, controlling the position.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blood throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blood's guard. Nice move by Ward!
Micky Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood's head.
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Blood's guard.
Blood wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward 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!
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blood stuffs the takedown.
Blood slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
New Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Ward.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Blood.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blood.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Ward avoiding damage as Blood throws knees to the body.
Blood breaks from the clinch.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Blood moved out of range.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blood tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blood to the ground. Blood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Blood.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Blood is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Blood has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries for a takedown but Blood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Blood shoots in.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blood looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Blood gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Blood gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward avoiding damage.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
New Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Blood is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Blood.
Blood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blood looking to control.
Blood is trying to hold Ward in close to prevent damage but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Ward 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.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blood defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Blood taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micky Ward.
I've got Ward 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Micky Ward!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Micky Ward!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Micky Ward!
Micky Ward wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Mortz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Mortz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Mo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo misses with a two punch combination.
Mo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mortz tries to avoid it but Mo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mortz to the ground. Mortz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mortz connects with a right hand. Mo shakes it off.
Mortz lands with a nice combination. Mo backs away looking to recover.
Mortz misses with a wild body shot.
Mo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mortz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Mo with that takedown attempt.
Mortz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mortz.
Mortz lands a body shot.
Mo drops his hands momentarily and Mortz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mortz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lance Mortz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Mo.
Mortz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mo shoots in and drives through. Mortz sprawls well.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.
Mortz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mo.
Mortz lands a jab to the head.
Mortz takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mo avoids the body shot from Mortz.
Mo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortz defends it nicely.
Mortz cracks a nice hook into Mo's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries to clinch but Mortz is having none of it.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mortz's waist but Mortz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mo off to one side.
King Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mo looks winded!
Mo throws a combination that misses
enabling Mortz to counter with a crisp jab.
Mortz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortz scores with a shot to the body.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Mortz both land. Nice combination.
Mo walks into a left hand.
Mortz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mo. Mo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo swings widly with a right hand
and Mortz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mortz swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
Mortz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mortz throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Mortz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mortz lands a slapping body shot.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mortz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz cracks a nice hook into Mo's ribs.
Mo needs to keep his hands up - Mortz had a free shot at his head there.
Lance Mortz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mo.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mortz does no damage.
Mortz lands with a nice combination. Mo backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot by Mortz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mortz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mo at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Mortz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Mortz.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mo is defended easily by Mortz.
Mortz swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
King Mo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mo tries to clinch up.
Mortz digs a good body shot into Mo's ribs.
Mo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mortz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mo.
Mo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mortz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mortz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortz lands a nice hook to Mo's body. Mo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mo has a takedown stuffed.
Mo is breathing heavily.
Mo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lance Mortz is winning the standup battle so far.
Mo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mortz as he jumps to the side.
Lance Mortz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Mo.
Mortz lands a slapping body shot.
Mortz jabs Mo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mortz has got the better of the exchanges.
Mo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mortz.
Mo misses with a takedown attempt - Mortz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mortz throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Mortz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mortz is looking to wear down Mo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mortz misses the shot to the body.
Mortz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mortz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mortz works Mo's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo takes one to the chin there.
Mo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mortz takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mortz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mortz works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mortz. Beautiful body shot.
Mortz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mortz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mo is defended easily by Mortz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Mortz.
Mo is looking to land body kicks.
Mortz takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mortz cracks Mo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mortz digs a good hook to Mo's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mortz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mo can do to turn this around?
Mortz throws a combination that misses
and Mo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Mortz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mo moves in looking to clinch but Mortz pushes him off.
Mortz checks the leg kick.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mortz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mo.
Mortz scores with a hook to the body. Mo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mortz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mo manages to avoid it.
Mortz throws a series of punches but Mo avoids them all with ease.
Mortz throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mortz. Mo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortz throws a right and a left that Mo avoids nicely.
Mo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortz is trying to force a seperation but Mo has the dominant position.
Mo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mortz controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mo is trying to control. Mortz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mortz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mo on the ground.
Mo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mortz working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mortz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortz is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mortz to take his back!
Mo misses with an elbow to the head.
Mortz is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mortz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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!
Mortz holding both Mo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mortz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mo's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortz wants to get back to his feet.
Mortz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mo's arms.
Mortz rolls, trying to escape but Mo keeps control of the position.
Mo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mortz trying to control but not successfully.
Mortz is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mo gets his way!
Mortz avoids the strikes from Mo.
Mo throwing sloppy strikes.
Mo is striking well from the back but Mortz escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Mo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
King Mo 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.
Mortz wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Mo.
I think Mortz 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lance Mortz!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lance Mortz!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lance Mortz!
Lance Mortz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Monfardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandro Monfardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monfardini lands a jab.
Monfardini shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monfardini tries to clinch there but Edgar circles away.
Monfardini looks to clinch
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Monfardini shows good takedown defense.
Monfardini tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monfardini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edgar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monfardini was covering up waiting for the punch and Edgar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monfardini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar stops Monfardini from standing up.
Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edgar looking to sit in guard and control but Monfardini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is pulling down on Monfardini's head to control his posture.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
Edgar has Monfardini pulled in close to control his posture.
Monfardini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edgar is controlling Monfardini's posture.
Monfardini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Monfardini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar counters with a left to the body.
Monfardini shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Monfardini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandro Monfardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar clinches up against the cage.
Edgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monfardini shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense.
Edgar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monfardini.
Monfardini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monfardini won't be happy with that.
Monfardini is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stands up.
Monfardini dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Edgar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monfardini pinned against the cage. Monfardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edgar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monfardini's half guard.
Monfardini is looking to control Edgar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monfardini avoid being mounted?
Monfardini kicks Edgar off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monfardini to the mat! Monfardini manages to get full guard.
Monfardini can't keep his opponent in guard - Edgar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar is trying to control the action in half guard but Monfardini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edgar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Monfardini pushes Edgar off looking to stand but Edgar dives back in and keeps control.
Edgar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edgar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monfardini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edgar scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar wants to work for an arm triangle but Monfardini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
That's time! Monfardini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edgar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar pushing down on Monfardini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Monfardini is trying to control but can't.
Edgar is nestled in close to Monfardini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edgar connects with a nice short shot to Monfardini's temple.
Edgar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edgar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edgar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monfardini sees it coming and defends easily.
Edgar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monfardini is just riding it out for now. Edgar eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfardini is trying is best to control the position here.
Edgar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monfardini defending well though.
Edgar prevents Monfardini from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar throws a strike but Monfardini avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edgar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monfardini looking for a sweep. Not yet Monfardini, not yet.
Monfardini keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monfardini, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monfardini tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Monfardini has his takedown stuffed
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown. Monfardini fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edgar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edgar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edgar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monfardini is trying to control the position but Edgar postures up.
Frankie Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edgar gets to his feet - Monfardini follows without any prompting.
Monfardini tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar has Monfardini up against the cage in a clinch.
Edgar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monfardini to keep the fight standing.
Monfardini pulls Edgar into guard.
Edgar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monfardini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but Monfardini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monfardini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edgar stands up from Monfardini's guard - Edgar perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monfardini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monfardini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Monfardini with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandro Monfardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monfardini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monfardini shoots and misses
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monfardini avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monfardini's waist but Monfardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Monfardini tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Monfardini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monfardini off to one side.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Monfardini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Monfardini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monfardini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edgar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monfardini is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Edgar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monfardini some visible discomfort.
Monfardini is looking for a sweep.
Monfardini is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar cracks Monfardini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Edgar stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monfardini on his heels. He'll look to pass Monfardini's guard now, I'm sure.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Monfardini is retaining full guard.
Monfardini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edgar.
Edgar gets to his feet - Monfardini follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Monfardini as Edgar shoots in.
Alexandro Monfardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar shoots in for a double leg but Monfardini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monfardini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar wants to pass the guard but Monfardini is keeping the position.
Monfardini wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edgar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edgar distracts Monfardini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Monfardini.
Edgar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monfardini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edgar is pushing down on Monfardini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monfardini is fighting to maintain full guard but Edgar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edgar stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monfardini slips a straight right by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monfardini has a takedown stuffed.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Monfardini tries to land a front kick but Edgar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monfardini enables Edgar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monfardini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Monfardini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edgar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monfardini looking for a guillotine here but Edgar defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar gets to his feet. Monfardini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Edgar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monfardini fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandro Monfardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar wants to slow Monfardini down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monfardini dives in and grabs Edgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes down on Monfardini's head and hops out.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frankie Edgar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexandro Monfardini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monfardini to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgar 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Frankie Edgar!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Frankie Edgar!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Voss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Rock!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voss gets a takedown into half guard.
Rock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voss passes to full mount!
Voss throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rock has his hands clasped together but Voss breaks the hold and Rock is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Voss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Voss!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sailo Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regardo Rodrigouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sailo Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Regardo Rodrigouz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigouz misses with a looping right.
Cylo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigouz pinned against the cage. Rodrigouz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigouz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cylo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigouz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cylo as he jumps to the side.
Cylo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigouz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cylo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigouz is posturing up here but Cylo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rodrigouz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rodrigouz has to tap! Slick submission there by Cylo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailo Cylo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Rankton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crash Rankton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rankton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rankton tries to avoid it but Pettis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rankton to the ground. Rankton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rankton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettis gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pettis grinds an elbow into Rankton's temple.
Rankton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pettis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pettis gets a double leg takedown into Rankton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rankton is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rankton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benson Pettis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rankton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pettis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rankton. Oh but Pettis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rankton goes limp - he's gone! Pettis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benson Pettis!
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