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MFN 29: Tracey vs. Bangura PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Remeber the name as his entrance music. Tyrell Kingston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jin Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrell Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses
and Makarov counters with a head kick.
Makarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Kingston scores with a four punch combination!
Kingston tests Makarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston shoots for a takedown but Makarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingston tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingston to the ground. Kingston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Kingston misses
and Makarov counters with a two punch combo.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Makarov avoids them all with ease.
Makarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makarov somewhat.
A punch combination from Makarov misses.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kingston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makarov stands up and beckons Kingston to his feet.
Kingston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makarov looking to score a takedown here. Kingston is defending well but Makarov drives through and ends up in Kingston's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston looking to control.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jin Makarov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Makarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kingston is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston is trying to stand.
Makarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kingston is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to stand up but Kingston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Makarov controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jin Makarov.
Kingston has his takedown stuffed
and Makarov counters with a shoot takedown. Kingston fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingston looks winded!
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarov forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarov controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Makarov dominated that round.
That's time! Makarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makarov sprawls well. Makarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makarov sprawls well. Makarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Jin Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makarov wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling the position.
Kingston trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Makarov manages to pass to mount!
Makarov landing punches.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kingston tries to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
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!
Makarov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kingston can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
Kingston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Kingston is squirming around nicely.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Jin Makarov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.
Jin Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Kingston.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Makarov shows good takedown defense.
Makarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makarov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Makarov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.
A combination from Makarov does no damage.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makarov sprawls well. Makarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Makarov shoots in.
Makarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingston sprawls well initially but Makarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Makarov passes to full mount!
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Kingston working to try and regain half guard.
Jin Makarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makarov tries to control but Kingston wriggling away.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Makarov tries to control but Kingston wriggling away.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
Makarov is landing with some decent strikes but Kingston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Makarov landing strikes from the mount.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Kingston is squirming around nicely.
Makarov controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Makarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makarov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Makarov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brookheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Marshall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Brookheimer's chin.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brookheimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookheimer scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ben Marshall has been cut.
Marshall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brookheimer lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Brookheimer throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall tried to score with a low kick but Brookheimer checks it.
Nice shot lands for Brookheimer.
Marshall is rocked!
Brookheimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall is still on wobbly legs! Can Brookheimer finish him?
Brookheimer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Brookheimer avoids them all with ease.
Marshall seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brookheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookheimer dips to his left and cracks Marshall with an uppercut!
Brookheimer cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
Brookheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brookheimer Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Marshall is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Brookheimer!
Jimmy Brookheimer 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 Somjit Devyarman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden McIlvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aiden McIlvey enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somjit Devyarman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aiden McIlvey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devyarman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devyarman tries to close the distance and clinch but McIlvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devyarman tries to close the distance and clinch but McIlvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devyarman swinging wildly here.
Devyarman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McIlvey counters by moving into the clinch.
McIlvey slowing the pace effectively.
McIlvey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devyarman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Devyarman.
Devyarman working hard to break the clinch.
Devyarman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devyarman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McIlvey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Devyarman tries to break free but McIlvey pushes him back against the cage.
Devyarman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Devyarman tries to break the clinch but McIlvey is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devyarman avoiding damage as McIlvey throws knees to the body.
McIlvey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Devyarman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McIlvey sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Devyarman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aiden McIlvey!
Our winner, Aiden McIlvey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bast Piquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bast Piquette has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bast Piquette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stamkos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piquette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Piquette connects with a right hand. Stamkos shakes it off.
Horrible takedown by Stamkos or perhaps it was just good defense by Piquette which made him look bad.
Stamkos shoots in looking for a takedown but Piquette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stamkos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stamkos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stamkos showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Piquette is trying to get back to full guard.
Piquette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamkos on the ground.
Stamkos is trying for a kimura here. Piquette looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stamkos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Stamkos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smolder Stoner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sirodom Kingchanklao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner tries to clinch
and Kingchanklao counters by clinching up.
Kingchanklao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingchanklao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Smolder Stoner has been cut.
Kingchanklao looking to throw knees to the head but Stoner is blocking nicely.
Stoner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kingchanklao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kingchanklao tries a knee to the head but Stoner blocks it.
Kingchanklao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stoner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoner is defending well for now.
Stoner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingchanklao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao lands a nice knee to the body.
Kingchanklao tries to land a knee to the head but Stoner blocks with his arms.
Kingchanklao tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoner avoids the damage to the body.
Kingchanklao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kingchanklao prevents the takedown attempt.
Sirodom Kingchanklao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smolder Stoner.
Kingchanklao landing knees to the body.
Kingchanklao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kingchanklao landing knees to the head.
Kingchanklao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingchanklao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoner wants to take the fight to the mat but Kingchanklao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kingchanklao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stoner looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao connects with a knee to the head.
Stoner is rocked!
Kingchanklao has Stoner pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Stoner is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kingchanklao - that's hurt Stoner badly! Oh, another knee lands and Stoner is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Stoner doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sirodom Kingchanklao!
Our winner, Sirodom Kingchanklao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerritt Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremi Olszewicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerritt Cole!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Olszewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olszewicz won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole has his hands on Olszewicz's head, controlling the position.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Olszewicz pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerritt Cole was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Olszewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cole.
It looks like Gerritt Cole has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz moves to clinch but Cole breaks away
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz misses with a head kick.
Olszewicz has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olszewicz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Olszewicz fails to pull guard.
Cole gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Olszewicz tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olszewicz is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Olszewicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Olszewicz is defending the position.
Olszewicz is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olszewicz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerritt Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerritt Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olszewicz looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Olszewicz wants to clinch.
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Olszewicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole throws an elbow but it misses.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cole lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cole is struggling to control the position.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olszewicz decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Olszewicz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olszewicz manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Olszewicz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olszewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Olszewicz's legs - danger averted.
Olszewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole wants to control from the top but Olszewicz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Olszewicz.
Cole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olszewicz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Olszewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Cole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olszewicz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole cracks Olszewicz with a big right hand but Olszewicz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Olszewicz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cole has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Olszewicz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerritt Cole!
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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 Django Brown (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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146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare misses with a head kick.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Nightmare shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Nightmare finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown trying to hold on to Nightmare's head to control him but Nightmare postures up.
Nightmare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Nightmare is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Nightmare's guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working away.
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nightmare is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Nightmare is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Django Brown!
Django Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (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. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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169 lbs
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166 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasseur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorrowe.
Levasseur throws a right and a left that Sorrowe avoids nicely.
Levasseur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levasseur wants to clinch.
A left lands for Sorrowe.
Levasseur moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorrowe blocks the leg kick.
Levasseur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorrowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Levasseur.
Levasseur needs to keep his hands up - Sorrowe had a free shot at his head there.
Levasseur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sorrowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sorrowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorrowe misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Levasseur is looking to clinch but Sorrowe is avoiding it.
Sorrowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorrowe keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Levasseur does no damage.
Levasseur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorrowe's sensitive parts.
Olivier Levasseur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levasseur wants to clinch
and Sorrowe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sorrowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levasseur is keeping the position for now.
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Sorrowe from controlling successfully.
Levasseur controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Sorrowe from controlling successfully.
Sorrowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Levasseur pulls Sorrowe in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur is looking to clinch.
Levasseur misses with a looping right.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Levasseur.
Levasseur darts in trying to clinch
and Sorrowe counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Levasseur closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sorrowe counters with a stiff right hand.
Levasseur lunges at Sorrowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sorrowe's hand.
Levasseur wants to clinch.
Levasseur is looking to chop away at Sorrowe's legs.
Levasseur tries to clinch but Sorrowe moves away
letting Sorrowe counter with a right hand.
Levasseur pushes Sorrowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorrowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorrowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levasseur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levasseur looks to clinch
and Levasseur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Sorrowe. Beautiful body shot.
Sorrowe swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorrowe circles away.
Levasseur tries to clinch up
enabling Sorrowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Levasseur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sorrowe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe misses with an uppercut. Levasseur saw that one coming.
Levasseur takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olivier Levasseur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sorrowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Levasseur.
Levasseur drives through and clinches with Sorrowe against the cage.
Sorrowe looking to slow down the pace here.
Sorrowe manages to break the clinch.
Levasseur throws a hook but Sorrowe blocks it.
Levasseur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sorrowe.
Levasseur looks to land a combination but Sorrowe avoids it well.
Levasseur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levasseur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sorrowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levasseur is looking to clinch but Sorrowe is avoiding it.
Levasseur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorrowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorrowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levasseur manages to avoid it.
Sorrowe misses with a wild body shot.
Olivier Levasseur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levasseur swings for the body but Sorrowe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur tries to clinch up but Sorrowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sorrowe with a hook.
Levasseur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Levasseur misses with a series of wild punches.
Levasseur tries to clinch up but Sorrowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Levasseur staying out of range there.
Levasseur slips under a jab.
Levasseur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olivier Levasseur is winning the standup battle so far.
Levasseur closes the distance and pushes Sorrowe back into the cage.
Levasseur trying to land knees to the body.
Levasseur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levasseur takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorrowe manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levasseur lands a two punch combo.
Levasseur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levasseur there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levasseur wants to clinch
and Sorrowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levasseur fails to land with a series of punches.
Sorrowe sizes up Levasseur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorrowe throws a body punch but Levasseur moves out of range.
Olivier Levasseur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorrowe misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sorrowe.
Levasseur wants to clinch
and Sorrowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorrowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorrowe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sorrowe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olivier Levasseur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sorrowe.
Levasseur misses with a body shot.
Levasseur doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorrowe circles away.
Sorrowe dodges the punch combination from Levasseur.
Levasseur closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sorrowe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Levasseur!
Sorrowe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Levasseur is avoiding damage well.
Sorrowe is working Levasseur over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sorrowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levasseur keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe tries to score with some ground and pound. Levasseur controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorrowe trying to control the action but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sorrowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Sorrowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Levasseur tries to clinch up.
Levasseur wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorrowe misses the target.
Sorrowe cracks Levasseur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sorrowe misses with a wild body shot.
Sorrowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Levasseur moves in looking to clinch but Sorrowe pushes him off.
Levasseur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levasseur drives through and clinches with Sorrowe against the cage.
Sorrowe trying to stall but Levasseur improves his position.
Levasseur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorrowe blocks it with crossed arms.
Sorrowe tries for a takedown but Levasseur manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is trying to break free.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe digs a right hand underneath Levasseur's ribcage. Levasseur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Levasseur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sorrowe after a bit of a struggle.
Levasseur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sorrowe is trying to break the clinch but Levasseur is controlling him.
Sorrowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sorrowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levasseur tries to pull guard but Sorrowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Levasseur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levasseur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorrowe has Levasseur pushed against the cage.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe is pushing Levasseur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Sorrowe.
Levasseur breaks from the clinch.
Sorrowe misses with a takedown attempt - Levasseur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sorrowe looks to throw the jab but Levasseur is out of range.
Sorrowe throws a good cross that connects.
Sorrowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levasseur misses with a looping left.
Levasseur misses with a wild body shot.
Sorrowe jabs at Levasseur's body.
Levasseur doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorrowe circles away.
Levasseur cracks the inside of Sorrowe's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Levasseur fails to land with a series of punches.
Levasseur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorrowe.
Levasseur misses with a double jab.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorrowe lands a slapping body shot.
Levasseur tries to clinch but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Levasseur throws a right hand that Sorrowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorrowe also avoids with ease.
Levasseur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sorrowe throws a hook but Levasseur avoids it easily.
Sorrowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Sorrowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Levasseur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levasseur is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorrowe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Levasseur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sorrowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Levasseur just misses with a punch to the body.
Levasseur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Levasseur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorrowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Levasseur blocks a jab.
Levasseur wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur tries to clinch there but Sorrowe circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Sorrowe.
I think Sorrowe 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sorrowe!
Samuel Sorrowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer shoots in and gets a takedown into Vranic's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meyer trying to move into half guard but instead Vranic has managed to sweep!
Meyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vranic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meyer striking off his back but it's not causing Vranic any problems.
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vranic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vranic has picked Meyer up and slammed him! Meyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Vranic manages to pass to side control!
Meyer gets back to half guard.
Meyer is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vranic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Meyer is looking to improve his position.
Meyer is working hard here to advance position.
Vranic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Vranic has control of the leg.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
Vranic prevents Meyer from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vranic is working for a submission of some sort.
Meyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vranic scoring with some ground and pound.
Vranic stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
Vranic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vranic has managed to get both his arms back between Meyer's legs - danger averted.
Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vranic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Meyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vranic passes into side control!
Meyer manages to get back to half guard.
Meyer tries to roll over but Vranic keeps him under control.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer is looking for a sweep. Vranic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vranic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vranic wants it to stay on the feet.
Vranic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vranic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Vranic circles away easily
and Vranic counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Vranic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vranic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vranic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
letting Vranic counter with a right hand.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Vranic counters with an outside leg kick.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Vranic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vranic as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vranic as he jumps to the side.
Vranic scores with a kick to the body.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vranic avoids it really well and circles away.
Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vranic pinned against the cage. Vranic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyer with a poor takedown
and Vranic counters with a straight right hand.
Vranic leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vranic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meyer dodges the punch combination from Vranic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Vranic circles away easily
and Vranic counters with a head kick.
Vranic scores with a body shot.
Vranic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vranic throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vranic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirsad Vranic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vranic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vranic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Vranic.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer shoots for a takedown but Vranic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vranic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vranic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meyer.
Meyer dives in and grabs Vranic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vranic pushes down on Meyer's head and hops out.
Vranic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vranic connects with a crisp jab.
Vranic lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vranic. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Vranic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vranic.
Vranic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Paul Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Vranic lands.
Vranic thumps Meyer with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vranic keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Paul Meyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meyer won't allow Vranic to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyer throws an elbow that misses. Vranic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyer's guard. Nice move by Vranic!
Vranic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vranic has managed to get both his arms back between Meyer's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vranic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meyer.
Vranic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Vranic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vranic.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Vranic sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Vranic as Meyer shoots in.
Meyer dives in and grabs Vranic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vranic pushes down on Meyer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vranic connects with a solid leg kick.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Vranic circles away easily
and Vranic counters with a nice body shot.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Vranic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vranic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vranic.
A lazy left from Vranic finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vranic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vranic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vranic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vranic is on top in guard.
Vranic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vranic.
Vranic stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vranic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vranic trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Vranic postures up.
Meyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meyer thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vranic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vranic and Meyer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Meyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vranic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vranic tries to bench press Meyer off him but Meyer keeps the position.
Vranic regains half guard, as Meyer was trying to land strikes.
Meyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vranic tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but Vranic defending well.
Vranic trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer wants to free his trapped foot but Vranic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Meyer.
I think Meyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes into the arena with Metallica - Seek & Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Rob Tracey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lahai Bangura Bangura's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Bangura Bangura tenderised Tracey's leg. Tracey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangura Bangura slaps away a takedown attempt from Tracey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tracey throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura stuffs the takedown attempt from Tracey. Tracey gets slowly back to his feet.
Tracey misses with a hook
and Bangura Bangura counters with an inside leg kick.
Tracey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Tracey scores with a takedown into Bangura Bangura's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tracey passes into half guard.
Tracey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey prevents Bangura Bangura from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bangura Bangura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bangura Bangura is not content to let Tracey control the position.
Tracey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tracey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tracey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tracey trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey is trying to control the action in half guard but Bangura Bangura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tracey 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.
Tracey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tracey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tracey seems to be looking for submissions.
Tracey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tracey controlling the pace for now.
Bangura Bangura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tracey locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bangura Bangura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Rob Tracey 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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