 |
MFN 58: Tracey vs. Wufie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damned comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm gonna need a montage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Logan Briggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
176 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damned!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs working hard to break the clinch.
Van Damned has Briggs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Damned pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Briggs tumbling to the mat - Van Damned dives into Briggs's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Damned working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Briggs has his feet on Van Damned's thighs here. He's pushed Van Damned off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Damned screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Briggs!
In defeat, Jean Claude Van Damned stepped up to the mic, saying 'No.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Baptiste Reno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall clinches.
Baptiste Reno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Baptiste Reno shoots in for a takedown but Marshall shows good takedown defense.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baptiste Reno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Baptiste Reno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall moves to clinch but Baptiste Reno breaks away
and Baptiste Reno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall won't be happy with that.
Marshall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baptiste Reno off and has taken his back!
Baptiste Reno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marshall missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall looking for the choke from the back.
Marshall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Baptiste Reno has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marshall lands punches and elbows.
Marshall tries to get the hooks in deep but Baptiste Reno pushed the leg off.
Marshall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Marshall is persistently looking for the submission but Baptiste Reno is defending it well.
Marshall is trying to stick to Baptiste Reno's back but Baptiste Reno is turning into Marshall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marshall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baptiste Reno.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Baptiste Reno defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
Baptiste Reno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
Baptiste Reno drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Baptiste Reno off! Baptiste Reno jumps back into Marshall's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baptiste Reno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baptiste Reno has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
Marshall wants to stand up but Baptiste Reno is controlling him.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall looking to control.
Baptiste Reno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marshall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control here.
Baptiste Reno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marshall trying to hold on to Baptiste Reno's head to control him but Baptiste Reno postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baptiste Reno is controlling the pace.
Baptiste Reno in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marshall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Baptiste Reno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Baptiste Reno!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Baptiste Reno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowlsby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whoop That Trick. The key to victory for Will Bowlsby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
|
168 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Bowlsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Hall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowlsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowlsby darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Bowlsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bowlsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowlsby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Hall's coach down at Synergy Fight Team (ACME) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bowlsby lands with a right to the head.
Bowlsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bowlsby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Lester Hall has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowlsby.
Bowlsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowlsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall is rocked!
Bowlsby stalls.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowlsby finish him?
Bowlsby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hall with a big uppercut! Hall tries to clinch up but Bowlsby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hall to the mat! Hall covers up and Bowlsby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Bowlsby!
Post fight, an emotional Will Bowlsby said 'Thanks to Damnfield Clothing and Fury Nutrition Inc. for sponsoring me and everyone at MFN for making it a pleasure to fight in a great org!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz comes to the cage accompanied by Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
26
139 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
165 cm
27
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Kurucz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kurucz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Lemieux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurucz.
Kurucz wants to land a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Kurucz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux wants to clinch but Kurucz slips to the side
and Kurucz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Kurucz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurucz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurucz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemieux's coach down at Pitbull MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kurucz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Kurucz drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Lemieux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurucz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurucz drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Kurucz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurucz avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurucz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemieux's defenses.
Kurucz lands a knee to the head.
Kurucz lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Lemieux.
Lemieux takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurucz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kurucz missing with knees to the body.
Lemieux keeps control of Kurucz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kurucz wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Kurucz.
Kurucz tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux tightens his grip and picks Kurucz up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurucz manages to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurucz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurucz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurucz has a closed guard, preventing Lemieux from standing up.
Lemieux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurucz wants to stand and escape but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to control but Kurucz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is in close to Kurucz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Lemieux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lemieux drops his hands momentarily and Kurucz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Kurucz does no damage.
Kurucz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurucz.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurucz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
Kurucz missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Kurucz keeps it at a distance.
Kurucz lands with a kick to the temple. Lemieux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurucz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lemieux.
Kurucz is being controlled here.
Lemieux creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kurucz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lemieux lands a nice forearm strike.
Lemieux working the ground and pound but Kurucz is defending the strikes.
Kurucz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lemieux is controlling him well.
Lemieux working the ground and pound.
Lemieux is trying to ground and pound but Kurucz uses the momentary lack of control by Lemieux to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Kurucz is having none of it.
Kurucz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to land a strike but Kurucz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurucz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurucz's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux stands up over Kurucz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses. Kurucz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lemieux's guard. Nice move by Kurucz!
Lemieux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kurucz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lemieux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kurucz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Kurucz is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kurucz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurucz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lemieux controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurucz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kurucz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurucz misses with a low kick as Lemieux jumps back.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Ansgar Kurucz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurucz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a strike but Kurucz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lemieux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurucz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.
Kurucz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurucz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurucz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemieux prevents Kurucz from standing back up.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kurucz is defending well.
Lemieux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemieux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lemieux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to land a strike but Kurucz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurucz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ansgar Kurucz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Lemieux chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurucz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lemieux chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurucz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre Lemieux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurucz is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux is working Kurucz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lemieux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Lemieux!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Lemieux thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun comes to the cage accompanied by พิณบรรเลง. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
24
147 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
173 cm
23
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chouncheun swings widly with a right hand
and McGill counters with an inside leg kick.
Chouncheun tests McGill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chouncheun circles away.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick
and McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but Chouncheun blocks with his arms.
Chouncheun scores with a knee to the head.
Chouncheun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGill.
McGill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGill blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick
and McGill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGill.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Chouncheun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chouncheun misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill misses with a knee to the head.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chouncheun pushes off an throws an elbow but McGill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chouncheun tries to work over McGill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that McGill shrugs off.
McGill dodges an elbow strike from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped McGill in his tracks for a moment.
McGill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chouncheun up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chouncheun but Chouncheun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chouncheun 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.
Chouncheun misses with a kick to the body
and Chouncheun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
McGill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chouncheun lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill tries to clinch but Chouncheun moves out of range.
Chouncheun motions for McGill to come forward. Chouncheun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGill drives through and clinches with Chouncheun against the cage.
Chouncheun breaks from the clinch.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Chouncheun shows good takedown defense.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
McGill avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Chouncheun lands but McGill takes it in his stride.
McGill tries to clinch up.
A lazy body kick from Chouncheun
and McGill moves into the clinch.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that McGill shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
McGill avoiding damage as Chouncheun throws knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
McGill has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chouncheun struggles to land a body shot inside as McGill controls his hands.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chouncheun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
Chouncheun lands an elbow just above McGill 's eye.
McGill tries to stall but Chouncheun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chouncheun tries to work over McGill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGill pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGill trying to control the position but instead, Chouncheun has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGill into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tries to break free but McGill pushes him back against the cage.
McGill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Chouncheun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chouncheun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chouncheun is looking to land body kicks.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick
and McGill counters by clinching up.
McGill misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chouncheun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGill is defending well for now.
Chouncheun throws an elbow that misses.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chouncheun throws a head punch that misses.
McGill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chouncheun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chouncheun scores with a shoulder strike.
Chouncheun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGill tries to clinch there but Chouncheun circles away.
A good leg kick by Chouncheun.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chouncheun lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chouncheun tries to land a leg kick but McGill saw it coming and moves away.
McGill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chouncheun counters with a big head kick but McGill shrugs it off.
Chouncheun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chouncheun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chouncheun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGill.
Chouncheun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGill is out of range.
Chouncheun scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chouncheun throws a lazy head kick
and McGill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill wants to clinch up but Chouncheun keeps it at a distance.
Chouncheun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGill.
McGill blocks a low kick nicely.
McGill tries to clinch up.
McGill wants to clinch.
Chouncheun keeps the fight on the outside.
McGill checks a leg kick.
McGill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chouncheun misses with a head kick.
Chouncheun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
McGill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chouncheun is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGill.
McGill avoids the body shot from Chouncheun.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Chouncheun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
McGill tries to clinch up.
Chouncheun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chouncheun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chouncheun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but McGill sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chouncheun thows a body kick. McGill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chouncheun wants to land a leg kick but McGill is out of range.
Chouncheun misses with a body shot.
McGill shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Chouncheun.
McGill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chouncheun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGill's head.
McGill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chouncheun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGill checks a low kick from Chouncheun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chouncheun tried to score with a low kick but McGill checks it.
McGill scores with a head kick. Chouncheun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill tries to clinch but Chouncheun moves out of range.
Chouncheun misses with a body kick.
McGill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
McGill fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill tries to clinch but Chouncheun is having none of it.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick
and McGill counters with a nice body kick.
Chouncheun motions for McGill to come forward. Chouncheun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timpurhkhum Chouncheun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chouncheun tries to land a leg kick but McGill saw it coming and moves away.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chouncheun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chouncheun thows a leg kick but McGill checks it
and McGill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chouncheun is looking to control McGill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chouncheun avoid being mounted?
Chouncheun is staying active underneath McGill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chouncheun wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bogie McGill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chouncheun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chouncheun lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chouncheun lands a leg kick that knocks McGill off balance momentarily.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Chouncheun misses with a body kick.
Chouncheun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGill swings for the body but Chouncheun moves out of range.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chouncheun looks to land a body kick but McGill moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun misses with a body kick.
Chouncheun dodges the punch combination from McGill.
McGill rushes Chouncheun and presses him up against the cage.
Chouncheun misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chouncheun obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chouncheun trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chouncheun just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGill's brow.
Chouncheun gets underhooks to prevent McGill's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chouncheun as McGill tries to tie him up.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chouncheun is defending well for now.
McGill trying to control the position but instead, Chouncheun has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGill into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill scores with a knee to the head.
Chouncheun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGill avoids it.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chouncheun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chouncheun avoiding damage as McGill throws knees to the body.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill lands a knee to the body.
McGill stalling against the cage.
Chouncheun avoiding damage as McGill throws knees to the body.
McGill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chouncheun tries to circle away but McGill has him pinned against the cage.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGill wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chouncheun misses with a knee to the head.
Chouncheun manages to break the clinch.
Chouncheun tries to land a front kick but McGill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
McGill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Chouncheun misses.
Chouncheun swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill wants to stall.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 Timpurhkhum Chouncheun.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chouncheun, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun made sure to mention his sponsor, No Contest Clothing in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music. Andrey Konovalov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
|
189 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.
Dragov dodges the punch combination from Konovalov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragov. Konovalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragov closes the distance and clinches.
Dragov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konovalov lands with a left to the head.
Dragov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konovalov is refusing to be controlled, as Dragov sits in half guard.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov trying to pass the guard but Konovalov defending well.
Dragov trying to control the action but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
Konovalov is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov is keen to just control but Konovalov is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Valko Dragov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Konovalov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konovalov showed some decent athleticism there.
Dragov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konovalov.
Dragov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konovalov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Konovalov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dragov works to full guard.
Dragov trying to strike off his back.
Konovalov wanted to stand there but Dragov had control of the position.
Dragov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking for a triangle but Konovalov pushes his legs off easily.
Konovalov won't allow Dragov to sweep him here.
Dragov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konovalov stopping the sweep attempt from Dragov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Konovalov!
Konovalov is squirming around, avoiding Dragov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dragov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Konovalov is trying to stand.
Dragov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've been hearing that Dragov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dragov with a couple of short strikes.
Konovalov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dragov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dragov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Konovalov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dragov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Konovalov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dragov wants to control the pace but Konovalov is squirming around nicely.
Konovalov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Konovalov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dragov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov tries to buck Dragov off but he can't manage it.
Konovalov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dragov has hold of Konovalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Konovalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Konovalov moves out of range as Dragov strikes.
Konovalov moves in looking to clinch but Dragov pushes him off.
A left and a right from Konovalov both land. Nice combination.
Konovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.
Konovalov looking to score a takedown here. Dragov is defending well but Konovalov drives through and ends up in Dragov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragov is on top in guard.
Konovalov wants to stand but Dragov is controlling the position.
Konovalov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragov drops back looking for a leg! Konovalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Konovalov manages to kick Dragov off! Dragov jumps back into Konovalov's guard.
Dragov won't allow Konovalov to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konovalov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konovalov is wriggling around but Dragov manages to pass to half guard.
Konovalov is looking to escape.
Dragov 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.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Konovalov won't allow it.
Dragov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Konovalov is looking to escape.
Dragov is trying to work for a kimura but Konovalov is defending well.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Konovalov won't allow it.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov trying to control the action but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konovalov pushes Dragov off looking to stand but Dragov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragov prevents Konovalov from standing back up.
Konovalov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragov is trying to control the action in half guard but Konovalov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dragov is working for a kimura but Konovalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Dragov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragov controlling the action here.
Dragov is looking to take a break and control but Konovalov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konovalov pushes Dragov off looking to stand but Dragov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Konovalov won't allow Dragov to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dragov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Konovalov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Konovalov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Konovalov wants to stand but Dragov has his arm trapped.
Dragov tries to control but Konovalov manages to take his back.
Dragov is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov doesn't have the hooks in and Dragov manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Konovalov keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Konovalov 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. This is the final round!
Dragov takes the fight into the clinch.
Konovalov misses with a body punch.
Konovalov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dragov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Konovalov has his arm under Dragov's chin here. Game over son! Konovalov squeezes tightly and Dragov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Konovalov!
Andrey Konovalov very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Wuncler Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Mendes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
27
139 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuncler Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Wuncler Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wuncler Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wuncler Iii.
A slow jab from Wuncler Iii misses its intended target.
Wuncler Iii lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wuncler Iii scores with a hook.
Wuncler Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuncler Iii lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuncler Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendes is rocked!
Wuncler Iii lands the left hand.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Wuncler Iii finish him?
Wuncler Iii cracks Mendes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mendes falls to his knees and Wuncler Iii doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Wuncler Iii!
Post fight, Ed Wuncler Iii stared into the camera and said 'The fuck ya'll looking at?!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
154 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
|
176 cm
23
169 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasseur moves out of range of the strikes.
Levasseur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shaughnessy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Levasseur blocks a jab.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
A punch combination from Levasseur misses.
Shaughnessy cracks Levasseur with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Shaughnessy.
Levasseur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Shaughnessy as Levasseur shoots in.
Shaughnessy lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
Levasseur darts in looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy gets double underhooks and turns Levasseur into the cage.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Shaughnessy.
Levasseur tries to pull guard but Shaughnessy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaughnessy prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaughnessy lands a left hand.
Shaughnessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaughnessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levasseur moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levasseur.
Shaughnessy wants to control but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shaughnessy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Shaughnessy is right now.
Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shaughnessy to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Levasseur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaughnessy tries to bench press Levasseur off him but Levasseur keeps the position.
Shaughnessy manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaughnessy keeping hold of Levasseur's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaughnessy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaughnessy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GnP Factory Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaughnessy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaughnessy pulls Levasseur in close to prevent any damage.
Levasseur won't allow Shaughnessy to sweep him here.
Shaughnessy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing.
Shaughnessy is looking to stand up but Levasseur isn't so interested in that idea.
Levasseur is working Shaughnessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur trying to control but Shaughnessy is working from the bottom.
Shaughnessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaughnessy has control of Levasseur's left arm, preventing Levasseur from doing any damage.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levasseur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaughnessy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levasseur is in Shaughnessy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaughnessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaughnessy wants to stand up but Levasseur is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaughnessy is working hard here to advance position.
Shaughnessy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaughnessy working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levasseur distracts Shaughnessy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cael Shaughnessy 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.
Levasseur walks into a left hand.
Levasseur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away.
Levasseur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaughnessy to the mat! Shaughnessy manages to get full guard.
Levasseur throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaughnessy working a defensive guard here.
Shaughnessy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levasseur manages to get himself to full guard.
Levasseur wants to sweep here but Shaughnessy controlling him for the moment.
Shaughnessy trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Shaughnessy wanted to stand there but Levasseur had control of the position.
Shaughnessy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaughnessy is one step ahead there.
Levasseur keeps trying to improve his position.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaughnessy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levasseur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaughnessy has managed to get both his arms back between Levasseur's legs - danger averted.
Levasseur looking for a sweep. Not yet Levasseur, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy tries to stand but Levasseur is controlling from the bottom.
Shaughnessy is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cael Shaughnessy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Levasseur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shaughnessy is trying to keep Levasseur in close.
Levasseur throwing strikes from guard but Shaughnessy blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Shaughnessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaughnessy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaughnessy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaughnessy has his hands on Levasseur's head, controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Cael Shaughnessy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shaughnessy misses with a double jab.
Levasseur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaughnessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the body from Shaughnessy misses
and Levasseur counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaughnessy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Levasseur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Levasseur has a takedown stuffed.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Shaughnessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaughnessy lands a nice hook to Levasseur's body. Levasseur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levasseur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Levasseur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Levasseur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Levasseur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Olivier Levasseur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a nice looking combination but Levasseur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olivier Levasseur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaughnessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levasseur at a distance.
Levasseur has a takedown stuffed.
Levasseur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaughnessy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Levasseur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaughnessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cael Shaughnessy is winning the standup battle so far.
Levasseur goes for a double leg but Shaughnessy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaughnessy continues to drive forward.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Shaughnessy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaughnessy clobbers Levasseur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Levasseur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Levasseur on the side of the head.
A jab from Shaughnessy does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaughnessy!
Shaughnessy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shaughnessy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Shaughnessy trying to control here.
Shaughnessy is looking to improve his position.
Shaughnessy is looking to control Levasseur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaughnessy avoid being mounted?
Levasseur slips a nice elbow through Shaughnessy's hands, connecting with Shaughnessy's forehead.
Shaughnessy wants to get back to full guard.
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Levasseur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy wants to get back to his feet.
Levasseur is working for an americana but Shaughnessy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Levasseur was thinking about the submission.
Shaughnessy wants to get back to his feet but Levasseur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaughnessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levasseur landing with the ground and pound.
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaughnessy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Levasseur postures up in Shaughnessy's guard and throws a big left but Shaughnessy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur postures up in Shaughnessy's guard and throws a big left but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Shaughnessy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaughnessy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levasseur is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaughnessy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shaughnessy is looking to take a break and control but Levasseur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaughnessy controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy trying to control the action but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Levasseur is trying to improve his position.
Shaughnessy wants to stand but Levasseur is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur is not content to let Shaughnessy control the position.
Levasseur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Cael Shaughnessy.
I think Shaughnessy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
Cael Shaughnessy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Liang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. So Cold by Breaking Benjamin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kuai Liang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
30
155 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
|
160 cm
21
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Ashton.
It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
Liang moves to clinch but Ashton breaks away
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liang keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Ashton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Liang working a defensive guard here.
Liang wants to stand up but Ashton is controlling him.
Kuai Liang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ashton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liang looking to control.
Ashton 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.
Liang keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ashton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liang looking to control.
Liang has momentary wrist control but Ashton slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashton with a nice head shot there.
Liang pulls Ashton in close to his closed guard and prevents Ashton from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Liang wants to get back to full guard but Ashton has passed into side control.
Liang struggling a bit here.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liang keeps working.
Ashton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liang, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liang keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang prevents Ashton from moving into mount.
Ashton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Liang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liang is looking for a sweep.
Liang struggling a bit here.
Liang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is trying to get an arm triangle but Liang is defending well.
Liang wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control the position but Liang is working away.
Ashton working the ground and pound.
Ashton lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liang manages to get back to half guard.
Ashton thows a huge punch but Liang dodges it nicely.
Liang trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang'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.
Jab from Ashton.
Liang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ashton shoots in and drives through. Liang sprawls well.
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Ashton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashton is in Liang's guard.
Liang wants to stand but Ashton is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Liang is keeping the position.
Ashton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liang is wriggling around but Ashton manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but Liang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashton to get the leverage.
Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liang is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold.
Liang is looking to get back to is feet but Ashton passes into side control.
Ashton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ashton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton 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.
Liang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ashton is controlling him well.
Liang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ashton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liang is looking for a sweep.
Ashton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Liang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is looking to advance position but Liang won't allow it.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ashton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liang's head.
Liang is staying active underneath Ashton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashton.
Ashton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liang pushes Ashton off looking to stand but Ashton dives back in and keeps control.
Liang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashton.
Ashton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rick Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liang working a defensive guard here.
Ashton with a nice head shot there.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton trying to control but Liang is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Liang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liang.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Liang which made him look bad.
Liang throws a head kick that misses.
Liang gets a clinch.
Ashton wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Liang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashton avoids the damage to the body.
Ashton is working for takedown but Liang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Liang is pushing Ashton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ashton's elbow.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Liang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashton sizes up Liang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Liang, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Liang against the cage but Liang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liang is trying to defend but Ashton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Liang wants to control but Ashton is keeping busy.
Ashton thows a huge punch but Liang dodges it nicely.
Ashton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liang sees it coming and defends easily.
Liang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton seems to be looking for submissions.
Ashton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liang!
Liang regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton throwing shots but Liang is blocking nicely.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liang wants to get back to full guard.
Ashton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liang tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuai Liang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton seems to be looking for submissions.
Ashton thows a huge punch but Liang dodges it nicely.
Liang is looking to improve his position.
Liang is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liang avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Ashton seems content to control.
Liang throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ashton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashton.
Ashton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liang has worked his arm free - good work by Liang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ashton, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ashton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rick Ashton made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Wufie has chosen Beg Waves as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
152 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
|
166 cm
27
148 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhang Wufie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tracey misses with a two punch combination.
Tracey throws a leg kick
and Wufie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wufie.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but Tracey blocks it.
Tracey takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
Tracey avoiding damage as Wufie throws knees to the body.
Tracey is struggling to control the position.
Tracey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tracey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wufie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tracey.
Tracey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rob Tracey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracey throws a low kick but Wufie moves out of range easily.
Wufie tries to clinch but Tracey is having none of it.
Tracey throws out a leg kick but Wufie moves out of range and Tracey only half commits.
Tracey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wufie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tracey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tracey lands a head shot.
A head kick from Wufie lands but Tracey takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Wufie.
Wufie staying out of range there.
Wufie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tracey thuds his right hand into Wufie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wufie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tracey is out of range and Wufie settles back down.
Wufie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wufie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wufie throws a body kick that misses.
Tracey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Zhang Wufie has been cut.
Tracey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tracey lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wufie tries to score with a low kick but Tracey moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wufie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tracey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tracey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wufie tries to clinch but Tracey moves out of range.
Wufie darts in and clinches Tracey up against the cage.
Wufie has Tracey pressed against the cage, preventing Tracey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wufie lands a nice elbow.
Tracey letting Wufie take a breather here.
Tracey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wufie trying to land knees to the body.
Tracey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracey lands a jab.
We've been told by Tracey's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tracey throws a body punch but Wufie moves out of range.
Tracey throws a hook to the side of Wufie's head but Wufie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tracey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wufie can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie moves to clinch but Tracey breaks away
and Tracey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wufie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tracey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wufie tries to land a leg kick but Tracey saw it coming and moves away.
Wufie ducks under a wild hook from Tracey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tracey.
Wufie blocks a leg kick.
Wufie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wufie throws a jab but it's blocked by Tracey.
Wufie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wufie tries a low kick but Tracey avoids it.
Tracey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie closes the distance but Tracey moves to the side
and Tracey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tracey misses with a hook
and Wufie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tracey thinking.
Wufie throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.
Tracey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wufie moves away.
Tracey lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tracey misses with a series of wild punches.
Wufie scoring well with a low kick there.
Tracey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wufie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wufie moves in looking to clinch but Tracey pushes him off.
Wufie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Tracey.
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 Rob Tracey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tracey throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Wufie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Tracey dives in looking to finish as Wufie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Tracey's strikes! Tracey is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Wufie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Wufie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rob Tracey thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
