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CKZ 8 - McGobblecock vs Jaxx PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Pepperwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wesley Cardoso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Pepperwood!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso throws a head kick that misses.
Cardoso forces Pepperwood back against the cage and clinches.
Pepperwood prevents a body shot from Cardoso.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardoso.
Cardoso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pepperwood takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Julius Pepperwood has been cut.
Cardoso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cardoso gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cardoso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardoso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepperwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a wild body kick that Pepperwood sees coming a mile off.
Pepperwood slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso.
Cardoso stuffs the takedown.
Pepperwood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cardoso counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepperwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cardoso is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pepperwood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pepperwood is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cardoso is trying to buck Pepperwood off.
Pepperwood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cardoso's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is trying to buck Pepperwood off.
Pepperwood is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pepperwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardoso, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepperwood tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Pepperwood is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pepperwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepperwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardoso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pepperwood taking a breather here.
Cardoso wants to get back to his feet.
Pepperwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardoso, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepperwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardoso has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to escape but Pepperwood is in control.
Pepperwood tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Pepperwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardoso, who protects the arm well.
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!
Pepperwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepperwood has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cardoso is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pepperwood yanks on the arm and Cardoso is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pepperwood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Pepperwood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harris has hold of Carter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harris unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carter is surviving well by controlling Harris's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harris scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Harris breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Harris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris with the ground and pound from mount.
Harris looking to isolate an arm here. Carter doesn't see it coming and as Harris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Harris!
Phil Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes into the arena with For Those About To Rock - ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Cruz has chosen T.I - Big Shit Poppin as his entrance music. Chris Cote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cote tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cote throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cote goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Nick Cruz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Cote.
Cote drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Cote manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cote.
It looks like Chris Cote has been cut.
A jab from Cote misses.
A big right from Cote misses.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cote is defending well for now.
Cote wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cote is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Cote's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cruz kicks Cote off and gets to his feet.
Cote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cote misses with a hook.
Cote misses with the combination.
Cote scores with a nice right hand.
Cote lands a jab-cross combination.
Cruz is rocked!
Cote throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Cote finish him?
Cote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Cote takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Cote postures up.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cote wants to get up but he can't break Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cote trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Cote isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cruz throws a push kick but Cote slaps the foot to one side.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Cote. Cote maintains the clinch.
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cote is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cruz looking to stall.
Cote manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cote looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz rushes Cote and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cote.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Cote keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cote dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cote clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz lands a front kick.
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
Cote wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Cote avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cote takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Cote has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Cote.
Cote misses with a looping left.
Cote shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz darts in and clinches Cote up against the cage.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cote is defending well for now.
Cruz working Cote over with knees to the body.
Cote tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cote blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
Cote wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cote gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Nick Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Cote is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cote persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cote gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cote is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz lands a high kick!
Cote misses with an uppercut.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz has Cote up against the cage in a clinch.
Cote goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz clinches up with Cote and pushes him back against the cage.
Cote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cote's efforts to push away.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cote blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotes head.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cote blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Cote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruz down to the mat. Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cote gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cote has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Cote dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Cote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cote misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cote works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz darts in and clinches Cote up against the cage.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cote avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cote is defending well for now.
Cote looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cote in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Cote.
Cruz tries to stall but Cote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cote lands with a right hand.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cote tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Cote is blocking nicely.
Cote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cote is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cote avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
Cote tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Cote drops back down to his feet.
Cote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cote takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Cote gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cote in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Cote is blocking nicely.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Cote blocks it.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cote is defending well for now.
Cote wants a takedown but no success here.
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cote connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cote connects with a single shot there.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Cote against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cote successfully pulls guard.
Cote is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cote moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
Cote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cote.
Cote throws a series of strikes that have Cruz backpedaling.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cote wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cote misses with a straight right.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Cote in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to push Cote away but Cote has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cote scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Nick Cruz's cut even more.
Chris Cote is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Cote against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cote wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Cote blocks with his arms.
Cote managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz gets control of Cote's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is working an open guard so Cote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Cote back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cruz.
I think Cruz 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cruz!
A very excited looking Nick Cruz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mitchell on his heels. He'll look to pass Mitchell's guard now, I'm sure.
Diggler prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell is working an open guard so Diggler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diggler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler looking to control.
Mitchell won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Diggler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
Diggler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mitchell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diggler, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Diggler blocks nicely.
Mitchell postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diggler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mitchell dives into side control.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Mitchell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mitchell prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell scoring with punches from side control.
Diggler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell has an Americana. Diggler didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mitchell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mitchell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Hard's chin.
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19
265 lbs
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27
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VandammeChuck thuds his right hand into Hard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
VandammeChuck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
VandammeChuck scores with a nice right hand.
VandammeChuck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
VandammeChuck swinging wildly here.
VandammeChuck punishes Hard's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - VandammeChuck coming out on top.
VandammeChuck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VandammeChuck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard shoots in for a takedown but VandammeChuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VandammeChuck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
VandammeChuck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
VandammeChuck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by VandammeChuck.
VandammeChuck leaves Hard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hard ducks right into an uppercut from VandammeChuck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but VandammeChuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt
and VandammeChuck counters with a nice uppercut.
Hard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
VandammeChuck cracks Hard with an open hand slap.
VandammeChuck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from VandammeChuck lands.
VandammeChuck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for VandammeChuck.
VandammeChuck connects with a single shot there.
Hard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! VandammeChuck has knocked Hard down with a huge combo! VandammeChuck steps away and waves a wobbly Hard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Hard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
VandammeChuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VandammeChuck is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by VandammeChuck there.
Hard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and VandammeChuck counters with a crisp right that sends Hard to the canvas! VandammeChuck follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Emalkay - When I Look At You. Walt Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
212 lbs
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Potter misses.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Coach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coach stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Potter to get to his feet.
Potter takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Potter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coach circles away.
Potter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coach.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coach swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Coach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Coach.
Coach jabs at Potter's body.
Potter scores with a body shot.
Potter fails with the takedown.
James Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Potter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach misses the jab.
Coach connects with a solid leg kick.
James Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coach connects with a solid leg kick.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter looks winded!
Potter misses with a takedown attempt
and Coach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter takes one to the chin there.
Coach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach lands a jab to the head.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coach tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coach to the ground. Coach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coach throws a combination. Potter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Potter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coach has Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Coach lands a hook that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Coach unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Coach throwing strikes but missing.
Coach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coach stands up over Potter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Coach manages to pass to side control.
Potter taking some punishment here, with Coach in his half guard.
Potter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Coach manages to mount him!
Coach with good strikes from the mount here!
Coach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach connects with a bit shot that sees Potter covering up! More strikes from Coach and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coach is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Coach!
An out of breath James Coach 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio has chosen Antonio as his entrance music. Drazen Kadoic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
218 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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27
206 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadoic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Antonio's head.
Kadoic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antonio.
Kadoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonio throws a low kick, looking for Kadoic's leg but Kadoic calmly moves out of range.
Kadoic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antonio wants to land a leg kick but Kadoic is out of range.
Kadoic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Antonio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kadoic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kadoic.
Kadoic connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antonio, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Kadoic.
Kadoic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antonio misses with a kick to the body
and Kadoic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonio thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Kadoic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kadoic sprawls well initially but Antonio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antonio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kadoic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Antonio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadoic defends it well.
Kadoic is looking to improve his position.
Antonio thows a huge punch but Kadoic dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antonio is working away from the top position though.
Kadoic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Antonio working Kadoic over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kadoic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Antonio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antonio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kadoic is just riding it out for now. Antonio eventually gives up the hold.
Antonio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kadoic.
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.
Antonio prevents Kadoic from improving his position.
Kadoic trying to hold on to Antonio's head to control him but Antonio postures up.
Kadoic keeping hold of Antonio's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drazen Kadoic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Antonio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Drazen Kadoic has been cut.
Antonio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Kadoic moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Kadoic misses.
Antonio checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kadoic can pounce on him.
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!
Kadoic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio throws a body kick that misses.
Kadoic scores with a nice right hand.
Kadoic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antonio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kadoic lands a lovely overhand right.
Kadoic cracks the inside of Antonio's front leg.
Kadoic dodges the punch combination from Antonio.
Kadoic swings for the body but Antonio moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antonio misses with a head kick.
Antonio throws a wild body kick that Kadoic sees coming a mile off.
Antonio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kadoic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drazen Kadoic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drazen Kadoic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kadoic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antonios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antonio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kadoic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antonio.
Antonio tries to land a leg kick but Kadoic saw it coming and moves away.
Kadoic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Antonio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadoic.
Kadoic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Antonio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Antonio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antonio throws a body kick that misses
letting Kadoic counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kadoic does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadoic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antonio misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Kadoic.
Kadoic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Antonio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kadoic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadoic is just out of range.
Kadoic connects with a jab.
Le Grand Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drazen Kadoic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadoic scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadoic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Antonio is rocked!
A head kick by Antonio misses
and Kadoic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Antonio really felt that one!
Antonio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antonio is breathing heavily.
Kadoic lands a big head kick that sends Antonio tumbling to the mat! Kadoic takes a step backwards and waves Antonio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Antonio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kadoic finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadoic lands a big uppercut and Antonio crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Antonio looks OK. Kadoic waves Antonio back to his feet!
Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio walks straight into a right hand from Kadoic - that's dropped him! Kadoic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Antonio from any more punishment! Antonio complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drazen Kadoic!
Drazen Kadoic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God's Gonna Cut You Down . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
184 lbs
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30
174 lbs
19 - 18 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Refn.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews swings for the body but Refn moves out of range.
Refn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Refn counters with a single leg into guard. Matthews didn't expect that.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Refn tries to pass.
Refn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Refn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Refn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Refn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Refn from controlling successfully.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Refn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Refn tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Refn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Refn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews wants to stand but Refn is controlling the position.
Refn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicolas Refn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Refn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Refn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Refn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Refn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Refn postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
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!
Refn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Refn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Refn on the ground.
Refn gets to his feet - Matthews follows without any prompting.
Refn closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Refn dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Refn blocking some punches.
Refn dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Refn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Refn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews throws a body punch but Refn moves out of range.
Mike Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Refn's brow.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Refn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Refn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matthews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Refn misses with the ground and pound.
Refn working the ground and pound.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Refn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Refn throws an elbow but Matthews slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Refn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Refn landing strikes.
Refn scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Refn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Refn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Refn gets slowly back to his feet.
Refn gets the takedown into side control.
Nicolas Refn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews is trying to improve his position.
Refn is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Refn lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face as Refn controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Refn postures up.
Refn trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Refn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Refn has an Americana. Matthews didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Refn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Refn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nicolas Refn!
Nicolas Refn 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxx displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaxx throws a right and a left that McGobblecock avoids nicely.
McGobblecock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGobblecock wants to control but Jaxx is keeping him busy.
Jaxx wants to control but McGobblecock postures up.
McGobblecock tries to advance to mount but Jaxx denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxx tries to bench press McGobblecock off him but McGobblecock keeps the position.
McGobblecock throws an elbow but Jaxx slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaxx takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jaxx is looking to regain half guard here but McGobblecock keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaxx can't do much from the bottom here.
McGobblecock landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxx sneaks back into half guard.
Jaxx is looking for a sweep. McGobblecock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGobblecock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaxx trying to control but McGobblecock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Stacee Jaxx has been cut.
McGobblecock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaxx.
Jaxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGobblecock.
Jaxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGobblecock's guard.
McGobblecock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGobblecock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaxx's guard.
McGobblecock working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGobblecock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGobblecock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaxx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGobblecock throws a big right hand that misses.
McGobblecock throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaxx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock throws a strike but Jaxx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGobblecock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaxx!
McGobblecock lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by McGobblecock.
Stacee Jaxx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGobblecock lands a nice shot to the head.
Jeez, Stacee Jaxx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee warns Jaxx that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stacee Jaxx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BJ McGobblecock!
BJ McGobblecock is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, BJ McGobblecock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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