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MFN: Night 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Harden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare moves to clinch but Harden breaks away
and Harden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nightmare using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harden takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jack Harden has been cut.
Nightmare drags the fight down to the ground.
Harden wants to control from the top but Nightmare keeps moving.
Nightmare controlling Harden's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nightmare is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare content to stall in guard here.
Nightmare works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nightmare gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nightmare closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harden counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches up with Harden, looking for a takedown. Nightmare pushes Harden against the cage but Harden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harden has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harden to the ground. Nightmare is now in Harden's guard.
Nightmare sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nightmare stands up and waves to Harden to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nightmare obliges.
Harden looks winded!
Stalling in the clinch from Nightmare.
Nightmare comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands a good knee to the midsection. Harden won't want to take too many of those.
Nightmare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nightmare pulls guard successfully.
Nightmare seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nightmare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare stands and steps away. Harden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nightmare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harden doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nightmare.
Nightmare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harden, pushing him back against the cage.
Nightmare stops a takedown attempt from Harden.
Nightmare lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands a knee to the body.
Nightmare pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nightmare gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nightmare perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nightmare gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nightmare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nightmare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nightmare throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Nightmare with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Nightmare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Harden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nightmare tries to clinch up.
Nightmare forces Harden back against the cage and clinches.
Nightmare comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Nightmare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nightmare to keep the fight standing.
Nightmare pulls Harden into guard.
Nightmare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harden is one step ahead there.
Nightmare pulls Harden in to control the position.
Harden postures up.
Nightmare pushes Harden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harden 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.
Harden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harden wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nightmare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nightmare lands a jab to the nose.
Nightmare moves into range and clinches up with Harden.
Harden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nightmare gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nightmare manages to break the clinch.
Nightmare connects with a leg kick. Harden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nightmare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nightmare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harden is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harden, pushing him back against the cage.
Nightmare lands an elbow inside.
Nightmare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harden can do to turn this around?
Harden is trying to force a seperation but Nightmare has the dominant position.
Nightmare is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmare misses with a knee strike.
Harden has Nightmare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nightmare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Nightmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Harden.
Nightmare lands a good knee to the midsection. Harden won't want to take too many of those.
Nightmare jumps into guard, dragging Harden to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nightmare is on top in guard.
Harden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nightmare engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harden working a defensive guard but Nightmare passes into half guard.
Nightmare stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nightmare wants to clinch up but Harden keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to clinch but Harden moves out of range.
Nightmare throws a nice head kick!
Nightmare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harden shoots in but Nightmare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches.
Nightmare jumps into guard, dragging Harden to the mat.
Nightmare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nightmare tries to get out of the position.
Nightmare pulls Harden in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harden throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Nightmare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Harden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nightmare tries to clinch up
and Harden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nightmare's knee momentarily.
Harden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nightmare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nightmare landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nightmare jumps into guard, dragging Harden to the mat.
Nightmare controlling Harden's posture.
Harden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harden wants to control from the top but Nightmare keeps moving.
Harden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. The Nightmare wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nightmare moves into range and clinches up with Harden.
Nightmare breaks the clinch.
Nightmare tries to clinch but Harden moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nightmare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nightmare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Harden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nightmare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nightmare looks for a takedown but Harden sprawls well.
Nightmare closes the distance and pushes Harden back into the cage.
Harden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nightmare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Nightmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Harden.
Nightmare stalling the fight.
Nightmare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harden gets tackled into the cage by Nightmare. Nightmare maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nightmare.
Nightmare putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harden tries to circle away but Nightmare has him pinned against the cage.
Nightmare lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harden is trying to pull guard but Nightmare turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nightmare lands a damaging elbow.
Nightmare manages to pull guard.
The Nightmare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nightmare has Harden pulled in close to control his posture.
Nightmare has his feet on Harden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nightmare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nightmare landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare jumps guard and drags Harden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nightmare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harden trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Nightmare has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nightmare pushes Harden up against the cage in a clinch.
Harden tries to stall but Nightmare uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Nightmare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nightmare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Nightmare!
A relieved looking The Nightmare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Brookheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Matthews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Brookheimer's chin.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brookheimer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Brookheimer.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brookheimer throws a one two combo.
Matthews takes a swing at Brookheimer's ribcage but misses.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brookheimer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brookheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Brookheimer's head but Brookheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brookheimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooh!!! Matthews has knocked Brookheimer down with a huge combo! Matthews steps away and waves a wobbly Brookheimer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brookheimer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brookheimer! Matthews dives in looking to finish! Brookheimer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stamkos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamkos misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stamkos.
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Stamkos.
It looks like Ben Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Stamkos circles away and keeps his distance.
Stamkos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall rushes Stamkos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stamkos gets underhooks to prevent Marshall's takedown attempt.
Stamkos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stamkos's efforts to push away.
Stamkos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Stamkos as he connects with a hook.
Marshall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Stamkos misses.
Marshall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marshall drives through and clinches with Stamkos against the cage.
Marshall keeps control of Stamkos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Stamkos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamkos misses with a double jab
and Marshall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stamkos won't be happy with that.
Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Stamkos regains half guard, as Marshall was trying to land strikes.
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Stamkos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Stamkos is working away.
Stamkos tries to kick Marshall off in order to stand up. Marshall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stamkos defending against the ground and pound.
Stamkos is not content to let Marshall control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamkos being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stamkos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Stamkos is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Marshall.
Stamkos tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steven Stamkos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stamkos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall shoots in and bounces Stamkos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Marshall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy left from Stamkos finds it's target.
Stamkos avoids the head kick by Marshall.
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stamkos.
Stamkos misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Stamkos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steven Stamkos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall has managed to clinch.
Marshall has picked Stamkos up - he's going for a ride! Marshall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marshall throws a strike but Stamkos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall stops Stamkos from standing up.
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Stamkos keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Marshall just wasn't active enough.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stamkos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stamkos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stamkos cracks Marshall with an open hand slap.
Oh Marshall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Stamkos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Stamkos has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall keeps control of Stamkos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stamkos is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos breaks from the clinch.
Stamkos cracks Marshall's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Marshall slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Stamkos can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Stamkos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrowe has chosen Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix) as his entrance music. William Wallace looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Sorrowe misses with a few strikes there.
Sorrowe scores with a punch to the head.
Sorrowe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Sorrowe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sorrowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorrowe lands a nice short elbow.
Sorrowe trying to control the pace.
Sorrowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe working over Wallace with some ground and pound. Wallace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sorrowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Sorrowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sorrowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorrowe thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Sorrowe lands with a punch from half guard.
Sorrowe is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorrowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Sorrowe controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Sorrowe in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace has hold of Sorrowe's hands but Sorrowe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sorrowe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sorrowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Sorrowe in his half guard.
Sorrowe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sorrowe drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Sorrowe there.
Sorrowe uses his free foot to push down on Wallace's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallace.
Sorrowe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wallace?
Sorrowe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Sorrowe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wallace is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorrowe loads up with a big shot that hurts Wallace! He's pulled Sorrowe in close but Sorrowe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Wallace survive? More strikes from Sorrowe and Wallace is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Sorrowe!
Samuel Sorrowe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirsad Vranic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vranic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vranic shoots in looking for a takedown. Gavilan tries to sprawl out of it but Vranic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gavilan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavilan throws a sloppy head kick and Vranic moves out of range easily.
Kid Gavilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavilan throws a sloppy head kick
and Vranic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gavilan won't be happy with that.
Vranic misses with the ground and pound.
Gavilan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gavilan tries to get out of the position.
Gavilan is trying to control Vranic's posture but Vranic avoids it.
Vranic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gavilan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vranic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gavilan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vranic lets go of the hold and Gavilan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirsad Vranic!
After winning the bout, Mirsad Vranic 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang comes into the arena with So Cold by Breaking Benjamin blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Pound!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liang.
Pound jabs Liang right on the nose. Liang blinks but takes it well.
Pound scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pound paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pound fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liang clinches up with Pound and pushes him back against the cage.
Liang lands an elbow just above Pound 's eye.
It looks like Brad Pound has been cut.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pound's elbow.
A short right from Pound.
Liang tries a body shot but Pound blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
Pound dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Pound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pound is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
A shot in the inside from Pound.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
Pound has Liang pressed against the cage.
A short left from Pound.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Liang would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang avoiding damage.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pound.
Pound pushes Liang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Pound pushes Liang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang tries to work over Pound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pound.
Pound leaning against his opponent.
Pound taking a breather.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Pound blocks the elbow strike.
Liang is looking to control Pound's arms but Pound gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liang has his back to the cage.
Pound lands a body punch.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pound gets an underhook and turns Liang into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound wants to get back to striking at distance but Liang won't allow it.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Pound avoiding damage as Liang throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Liang.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Liang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pound gets an underhook and turns Liang into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
Pound lands a body shot.
Pound presses Liang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liang is breathing heavily.
Pound can't find room to land a body shot as Liang controls the action.
Pound is stalling here.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Pound controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pound as Liang tries to tie him up.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang takes a shot to the head.
Pound blocks a body shot from Liang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pound lands with a left to the head.
Pound dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
Liang misses with an elbow strike.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Pound controls his hands.
Pound's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Pound avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pound lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Pound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Pound's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Liang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liang.
Pound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Pound blocks the leg kick.
Liang dodges the punch combination from Pound.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pound.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liang throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
Liang gets caught flat footed, as Pound shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pound is looking to work some ground and pound but Liang has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pound!
Liang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pound hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound is desperately trying to improve his position but Liang has a good base and remains in mount.
Pound is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pound is looking to improve his position but Liang isn't that keen on the idea.
Liang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Liang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pound regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liang wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pound uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Liang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pound wants to sweep but no luck.
Liang wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Liang being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pound can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pound is proving hard to escape from.
Liang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Liang from controlling successfully.
Kuai Liang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Liang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pound connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liang's hands.
Pound checks a leg kick.
Liang walks into a left hand.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Liang tries to clinch up but Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Pound lands with a shot to the body.
Liang loads up on a big right hand but Pound slips the punch.
Liang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pound finds it's way through Liang's defenses.
Liang tries to clinch but Pound is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound misses with a looping right.
Liang darts in and clinches Pound up against the cage.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Pound has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound is pushing Liang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pound lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Liang's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Pound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brad Pound's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
No joy there for Pound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liang throws a chopping leg kick but Pound manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pound lands a really nice looking cross but Liang seems unphased.
Liang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pound is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Liang misses with a wild body shot.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Liang ducks under a wild hook from Pound.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liang.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liang misses with a low kick.
Pound swats away the attempt to clinch by Liang.
Liang avoids the body shot from Pound.
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Liang's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang lands a leg kick that knocks Pound off balance momentarily.
Liang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Liang tries to clinch up.
Liang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pound counters with a shoot takedown. Liang fights it but they end up in guard.
Pound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pound scoring with some ground and pound.
Liang has momentary wrist control but Pound slips an elbow through the middle.
Brad Pound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pound throwing strikes from guard but Liang blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang has his hands on Pound's head, controlling the position.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Liang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liang trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuai Liang.
Pound misses with a body shot.
Pound scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liang doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liang. Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liang moves in looking to clinch but Pound pushes him off.
Pound closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liang quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liang tries to roll over but Pound keeps him under control.
Pound throws a strike but Liang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pound is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pound tries to free his leg and advance position but Liang is retaining full guard.
Kuai Liang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liang trying to control the position.
Pound scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brad Pound is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to control but Liang is working from the bottom.
Pound is pushing down on Liang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liang is fighting to maintain full guard but Pound has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pound's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pound's back!
Pound controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pound just trying to survive but Liang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Pound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pound 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Pound!
A victorious Brad Pound thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lahai Bangura Bangura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Voss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bangura Bangura pinned against the cage. Bangura Bangura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bangura Bangura lands a lovely overhand right.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick that knocks Voss off balance momentarily.
Bangura Bangura lands with a good body shot.
Voss has his takedown stuffed
and Bangura Bangura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voss closes the distance and clinches up with Bangura Bangura, looking for a takedown. Voss pushes Bangura Bangura against the cage but Bangura Bangura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lahai Bangura Bangura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Voss.
Voss throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangura Bangura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Bangura Bangura does it's job there.
Voss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bangura Bangura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voss somewhat.
Voss shoots in for a takedown but Bangura Bangura shows good takedown defense.
Bangura Bangura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangura Bangura wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangura Bangura jabs at Voss's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangura Bangura jabs at Voss's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bangura Bangura throws a series of punches but Voss avoids them all with ease.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangura Bangura lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Bangura Bangura.
Voss shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangura Bangura tries to sprawl out of it but Voss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangura Bangura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bangura Bangura is fending him off so far but Voss persists. Nope, Bangura Bangura circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangura Bangura lands with a shot to the body.
Voss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangura Bangura's waist but Bangura Bangura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voss off to one side.
Bangura Bangura scores with a hook to the body. Voss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott Voss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangura Bangura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voss is defended easily by Bangura Bangura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Voss with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura scoring well with a low kick there.
Voss shoots in for a takedown but Bangura Bangura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangura Bangura feints and then cracks Voss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voss down.
Voss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangura Bangura feints and then cracks Voss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voss down.
Voss 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.
Bangura Bangura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Voss is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bangura Bangura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Voss.
Voss wants to clinch up but Bangura Bangura keeps it at a distance.
Voss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Voss is trying to control. Bangura Bangura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura is trying to stand up here but Voss is controlling him well.
Voss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Voss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voss is controlling the pace.
Voss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bangura Bangura defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangura Bangura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voss works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangura Bangura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahai Bangura Bangura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bangura Bangura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Voss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangura Bangura's waist but Bangura Bangura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voss off to one side.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Voss takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voss. Voss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voss.
Lahai Bangura Bangura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Voss.
Bangura Bangura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangura Bangura throws a shot to the body.
Bangura Bangura slaps away a takedown attempt from Voss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bangura Bangura lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangura Bangura slaps away a takedown attempt from Voss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura works the jab nicely.
Bangura Bangura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangura Bangura jabs Voss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangura Bangura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangura Bangura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voss is breathing heavily.
Bangura Bangura scores with a one two! Voss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Voss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voss shoots in for a double leg but Bangura Bangura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss fails with the takedown.
Bangura Bangura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bangura Bangura scores with the left hand. Voss knows he should have avoided that one.
Voss tries to move into range but Bangura Bangura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voss tries for a takedown but Bangura Bangura circles away easily
and Bangura Bangura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangura Bangura leaves Voss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bangura Bangura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bangura Bangura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voss's hands.
Voss fails to land the takedown.
Bangura Bangura lands with a straight right. Voss didn't see that one coming.
Bangura Bangura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangura Bangura wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangura Bangura fakes the leg kick and cracks Voss in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangura Bangura. That's going to slow Voss down.
Voss shoots in but Bangura Bangura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bangura Bangura is looking to wear down Voss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangura Bangura is looking to slow Voss down with leg kicks.
Voss closes the distance and clinches up with Bangura Bangura, looking for a takedown. Voss pushes Bangura Bangura against the cage but Bangura Bangura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Bangura Bangura.
A cross from Bangura Bangura lands.
Bangura Bangura tests Voss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangura Bangura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voss on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voss walks into a straight right hand from Bangura Bangura.
Voss is rocked!
Bangura Bangura lands a brutal head kick. Voss looks out on his feet and Bangura Bangura throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lahai Bangura Bangura!
After winning the bout, Lahai Bangura Bangura 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 7B - Young Winds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrey Tutov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Tutov lands a really nice looking cross but Meyer seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Tutov.
Meyer gets a double leg takedown into Tutov's guard.
Meyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meyer has managed to get both his arms back between Tutov's legs - danger averted.
Tutov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer won't allow Tutov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Meyer.
Tutov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meyer's best efforts.
Tutov moves into full guard.
Meyer stands up over Tutov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyer preventing the sweep.
Meyer throwing strikes from guard but Tutov blocks nicely.
Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer won't allow Tutov to sweep him here.
Meyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tutov is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
Tutov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meyer defends it easily.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyer is working Tutov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meyer's guard.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Tutov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Meyer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tutov is looking to defend but Meyer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tutov! Meyer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tutov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Meyer!
Paul Meyer 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 Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock swings widly with a right hand
and Wabbit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGobblecock!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Wabbit.
McGobblecock is not content to let Wabbit control the position.
Wabbit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGobblecock is looking to reverse the position.
Wabbit landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGobblecock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wabbit is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wabbit lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock is looking to reverse the position.
McGobblecock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wabbit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGobblecock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wabbit trying to control the position but McGobblecock is working away.
Wabbit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wabbit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGobblecock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wabbit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGobblecock parries the strikes from Wabbit easily there. Wabbit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGobblecock to escape.
Wabbit is chipping away with strikes.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping him busy.
Wabbit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a big elbow.
Wabbit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wabbit trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
McGobblecock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wabbit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit controls the position from side control.
McGobblecock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wabbit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wabbit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wabbit working away.
Wabbit just content to control the position.
McGobblecock is holding Wabbit down, trying to stall.
An elbow from Wabbit crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock is letting Wabbit control him for a moment.
Wabbit lands an elbow.
Wabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGobblecock keeps working.
Wabbit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGobblecock!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wabbit throws some wild stikes that McGobblecock manages to avoid easily.
McGobblecock is squirming around, avoiding Wabbit's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit 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.
McGobblecock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BJ McGobblecock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wabbit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wabbit dodges the punch combination from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock misses with a looping left.
BJ McGobblecock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGobblecock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from McGobblecock misses.
McGobblecock fails with a takedown attempt.
Wabbit looks to land a combination but McGobblecock avoids it well.
McGobblecock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wabbit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Wabbit does no damage.
Wabbit connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGobblecock.
Wabbit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGobblecock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
McGobblecock trying to remain calm as Wabbit controls from the top position.
Wabbit lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGobblecock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wabbit off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGobblecock throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Roger Wabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wabbit covering up well under a series of strikes from McGobblecock.
Wabbit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! McGobblecock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit wants to hold on but McGobblecock pushes him away.
McGobblecock working Wabbit over with strikes here.
Wabbit is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wabbit is working hard here to advance position.
McGobblecock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wabbit hang on?
McGobblecock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McGobblecock dominating with strikes here.
McGobblecock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wabbit gets back to half guard.
Wabbit is in trouble now - McGobblecock has advanced to mount!
Wabbit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McGobblecock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wabbit's head.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGobblecock thows a huge punch but Wabbit dodges it nicely.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wabbit won't allow McGobblecock to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wabbit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wabbit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGobblecock's guard.
McGobblecock looking for a sweep. Not yet McGobblecock, not yet.
Wabbit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGobblecock's head.
Wabbit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGobblecock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wabbit has passed into side control.
McGobblecock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McGobblecock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wabbit.
McGobblecock dodges the ground and pound from Wabbit.
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!
Wabbit working the head and body with strikes.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a big elbow.
Wabbit controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wabbit scoring with punches and elbows.
Wabbit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit dominated that second 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.
McGobblecock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wabbit circles away quickly and effectively.
McGobblecock throws out a powerful jab.
McGobblecock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wabbit misses with a double jab
and McGobblecock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wabbit missing with a left hand there. McGobblecock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGobblecock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wabbit.
McGobblecock fails with the takedown.
McGobblecock misses with an uppercut
letting Wabbit counter with a right hand.
McGobblecock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGobblecock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wabbit manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock punishes Wabbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Wabbit misses with a looping right.
McGobblecock throws a series of punches but Wabbit avoids them all with ease.
Wabbit misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock slips under a jab from Wabbit.
Wabbit staying out of range there.
McGobblecock gets caught napping as Wabbit dives in and scores a takedown. McGobblecock manages to retain guard.
McGobblecock keeping full guard, as Wabbit tries to pass.
Wabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock trying to keep a closed guard but Wabbit is proving a slippery customer.
Wabbit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wabbit throws a strike but McGobblecock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wabbit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGobblecock manages to get himself to full guard.
Wabbit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wabbit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock working a defensive guard but Wabbit passes into half guard.
Wabbit slips a nice elbow through McGobblecock's hands, connecting with McGobblecock's forehead.
Wabbit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wabbit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wabbit throwing shots but McGobblecock is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock wants to control but Wabbit is keeping busy.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit tries to pass to full mount but McGobblecock defends it.
Wabbit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wabbit is controlling the pace.
Wabbit looks to land a strike but McGobblecock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wabbit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wabbit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGobblecock slips under a jab from Wabbit.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wabbit throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock.
Wabbit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGobblecock can do to turn this around?
McGobblecock throws a series of punches but Wabbit avoids them all with ease.
McGobblecock misses with a straight left.
Wabbit takes one to the side of the head.
Wabbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wabbit. No joy for McGobblecock on that attempt.
McGobblecock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Wabbit.
Wabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock moves away.
McGobblecock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wabbit circles away.
McGobblecock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGobblecock is rocked!
The fighters circling - McGobblecock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGobblecock is still on wobbly legs! Can Wabbit finish him?
McGobblecock shoots in and gets a takedown into Wabbit's guard.
McGobblecock seems to have recovered his senses.
Wabbit wants to stand and escape but McGobblecock is having none of it.
Wabbit trying to control the position.
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Wabbit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wabbit controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit looking to sit in guard and control but McGobblecock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Wabbit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGobblecock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGobblecock has momentary wrist control but Wabbit slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGobblecock can't keep his opponent in guard - Wabbit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGobblecock is trying to control but Wabbit passes into side control!
Wabbit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wabbit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGobblecock some visible discomfort.
Wabbit grinds an elbow into McGobblecock's temple.
Wabbit in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McGobblecock looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wabbit turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Wabbit!
Roger Wabbit retains his lightweight title!
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