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ACME Montreal IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Glaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Glaus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Henry Glaus has been cut.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Glaus tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glaus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Glaus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glaus checks a low kick from Khan.
Glaus looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Glaus throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Amir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Glaus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan throws a leg kick but Glaus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glaus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Glaus.
Glaus fails to land the takedown.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glaus.
Glaus looks gassed!
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Khan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glaus's half guard.
Khan not doing much here.
Glaus wants to get back to his feet.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khan throwing shots but Glaus is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the action here.
Glaus trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Khan forces Glaus back against the cage and clinches.
Glaus jumps guard but Khan stands there with Glaus around his waist. Glaus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glaus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Glaus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoiding damage as Glaus throws knees to the body.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glaus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Glaus is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan landing knees to the body.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glaus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glaus wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Glaus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Glaus blocks the leg kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Glaus counters with a big head kick but Khan shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glaus's head.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Glaus throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glaus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan cracks the inside of Glaus's front leg.
Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glaus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Khan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Khan prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glaus to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Glaus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glaus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
Khan thumps Glaus with a low kick.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glaus but Glaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Glaus blocks with his arms.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan has Glaus pressed against the cage, preventing Glaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glaus is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Glaus.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Glaus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan has Glaus pressed against the cage, preventing Glaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Glaus's takedown attempt.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan has Glaus pressed against the cage, preventing Glaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glaus is defending well for now.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glaus breaks from the clinch.
Glaus works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Glaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henry Glaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glaus.
Khan feints and then cracks Glaus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glaus down.
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khan clinches up with Glaus and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Glaus tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Glaus is trying to break free.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Glaus goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good work by Glaus as he checks the leg kick.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glaus, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glaus working hard to break the clinch.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Glaus is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Khan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan has Glaus pressed against the cage, preventing Glaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Glaus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glaus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glaus breaks from the clinch.
Glaus moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Khan lands a head kick!
Glaus moves out of range of the body kick.
Glaus misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Glaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glaus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Glaus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glaus as he jumps to the side.
Glaus misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glaus checks it well.
Khan feints and then cracks Glaus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glaus down.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan avoids the head kick by Glaus.
Glaus missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan darts in and clinches Glaus up against the cage.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan keeps control of Glaus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan lands a knee to the head.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Glaus's takedown attempt.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Glaus taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Glaus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Glaus which made him look bad.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Glaus pushes him off.
Glaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Glaus's knee but Glaus avoids it well.
Glaus shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan feints and then cracks Glaus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glaus down.
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glaus is out of range.
Khan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Glaus saw it coming and moves away.
Glaus is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
A nice combination there by Glaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan rushes Glaus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glaus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glaus managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glaus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Amir Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Glaus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Glaus.
Khan rushes Glaus and presses him up against the cage.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glaus's efforts to push away.
Glaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glaus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Glaus wants a takedown.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glaus is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Glaus is blocking nicely.
Khan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Glaus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan prevents Glaus from breaking the clinch.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Glaus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glaus.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Glaus can't break the clinch.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan has Glaus pressed against the cage, preventing Glaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glaus can't get the takedown.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeps control of Glaus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glaus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Glaus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Glaus drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Glaus jumps guard but Khan stands there with Glaus around his waist. Glaus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Glaus is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Glaus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glaus's efforts to push away.
Khan scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glaus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glaus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Khan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Glaus.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glaus wants a takedown.
Glaus wants a takedown but no success here.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glaus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Glaus blocks it.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glaus.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glaus is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glaus tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glaus avoids it.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry Glaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glaus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khan trying to control the action but Glaus just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Common (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Common has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Common!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grand Jacques clinches.
Grand Jacques gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Common tries a knee to the head but Grand Jacques blocks it.
Grand Jacques misses with a knee strike.
Grand Jacques scores with a nice hook to the head.
Common blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grand Jacques throws an elbow but misses.
Grand Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but Common leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grand Jacques creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Grand Jacques.
Common avoids the elbow strike from Grand Jacques, against the cage.
Grand Jacques with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Common has had enough of the clinch but Grand Jacques keeps him there for the moment.
Common is working for takedown but Grand Jacques is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grand Jacques has Common pressed against the cage, preventing Common from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grand Jacques with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jay Common has been cut.
Common tries to break free but Grand Jacques pushes him back against the cage.
Grand Jacques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grand Jacques avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grand Jacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Common shoots in for a takedown but Grand Jacques shows good takedown defense.
Grand Jacques misses with a wild combination.
Common fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gilbert Grand Jacques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Common.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Common throws a sloppy head kick and Grand Jacques moves out of range easily.
Common tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grand Jacques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grand Jacques has closed the distance and engaged Common in a clinch.
Common is trying to force a seperation but Grand Jacques has the dominant position.
Common tries to pull guard but Grand Jacques won't allow it.
Grand Jacques lands an elbow that stopped Common in his tracks for a moment.
Grand Jacques tightens his grip and picks Common up, before dumping him to the ground. Common manages to land in guard.
Grand Jacques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Common is keeping the position for now.
Grand Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but Common is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Common looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Common keeping moving, preventing Grand Jacques from controlling successfully.
Grand Jacques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Common working a defensive guard here.
Grand Jacques tries to stand but Common is controlling from the bottom.
Grand Jacques is breathing heavily.
Common trying to keep a closed guard but Grand Jacques is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grand Jacques misses with a head kick.
Grand Jacques shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Common counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grand Jacques trying to keep a closed guard but Common is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Common postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Common controlling from the top position.
Common trying to control but Grand Jacques is working from the bottom.
Common passes Grand Jacques's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Common thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grand Jacques's head.
Common 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. Grand Jacques tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Common!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Common!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Saurkraut has chosen Poland National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richard throws a shot from downtown. Saurkraut moves away and avoids it.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Saurkraut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Saurkraut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richard taking some punishment here, with Saurkraut in his half guard.
Saurkraut thows a huge punch but Richard dodges it nicely.
Richard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richard pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Richard has hold of Saurkraut's hands but Saurkraut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard.
Saurkraut scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richard pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Saurkraut working over Richard with some ground and pound. Richard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saurkraut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richard tries to get out of the position.
Richard has hold of Saurkraut's hands but Saurkraut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saurkraut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saurkraut is pressing down on Richard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richard is holding on for now.
Saurkraut stops Richard from getting back to his feet.
Saurkraut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richard is looking to escape.
Saurkraut is nestled in close to Richard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richard is trying to escape back to his feet but Saurkraut uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Saurkraut in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Richard defending against the ground and pound.
Richard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saurkraut asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Saurkraut.
Richard pushes Saurkraut away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saurkraut gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saurkraut creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Richard tries to escape but Saurkraut is in control.
Saurkraut works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saurkraut asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Saurkraut in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saurkraut landing strikes.
Saurkraut lands an elbow.
Richard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Saurkraut landing a few strikes.
Richard is not content to let Saurkraut control the position.
Saurkraut throws an elbow but Richard slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut lands an elbow.
Saurkraut scores with punches from side control.
Richard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saurkraut is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saurkraut looks up at the clock and then as Richard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saurkraut smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saurkraut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saurkraut wants to control for a moment but Richard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Richard is trying to stand up here but Saurkraut is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurkraut.
Richard clobbers Saurkraut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richard misses with a two punch combination.
Richard leaves Saurkraut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saurkraut tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Saurkraut tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saurkraut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard wants to get back to his feet.
Saurkraut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richard pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Saurkraut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saurkraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saurkraut trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saurkraut slips a jab from Richard.
Saurkraut misses with a double jab
and Richard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard avoids the body shot from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Richard circles away easily
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Richard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richard.
Saurkraut fails to land the takedown.
Saurkraut has his takedown stuffed
and Richard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richard lands with a right hand.
Saurkraut connects with a nice looking jab.
Richard throws a good cross that connects.
Richard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saurkraut circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with a three punch combo that has Saurkraut backing up. Saurkraut nods at Richard to acknowledge the strikes.
Richard throws a nice looking combination but Saurkraut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richard stalks Saurkraut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saurkraut's face. Saurkraut staggers backwards, shaken.
Saurkraut darts in trying to clinch
and Saurkraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Richard as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Olaf Saurkraut's cut even more.
Richard misses with a hook. Saurkraut ducked under it nicely.
Stan Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saurkraut drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saurkraut stands up over Richard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saurkraut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saurkraut trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard wants to get back to his feet but Saurkraut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richard misses with a straight left.
Saurkraut staying out of range there.
Richard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saurkraut with a poor takedown
and Richard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saurkraut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown
and Richard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Richard throws a looping overhand right but Saurkraut ducks down to avoid it.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a left and a right that stings Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard throws a combination that misses
and Saurkraut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard kicks off Saurkraut and gets to his feet.
Richard scores with a sloppy right hand. Saurkraut should have avoided that one.
The cut above Olaf Saurkraut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Richard connects with a single shot there.
Richard misses with a body shot.
Richard tries to clinch but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
enabling Richard to counter with a crisp jab.
Saurkraut slips a jab and a cross from Richard.
Richard misses with a straight left.
Richard misses with a hook. Saurkraut ducked under it nicely.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saurkraut backs up against the cage.
Saurkraut looks for a takedown but Richard sprawls well.
Richard throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard looks to land a combination but Saurkraut avoids it well.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown.
Richard lands with a straight right. Saurkraut didn't see that one coming.
Richard throws a hook but Saurkraut avoids it easily.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurkraut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice body shot.
Richard lands with an uppercut that bounces Saurkraut off the cage and back into rage.
Saurkraut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saurkraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stan Richard is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurkraut slips under a jab from Richard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richard throws out a powerful jab.
Saurkraut slips a jab from Richard.
Richard loads up on a big right hand but Saurkraut slips the punch.
Richard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Richard digs a good body shot into Saurkraut's ribs.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurkraut.
Richard stalks Saurkraut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saurkraut's face. Saurkraut staggers backwards, shaken.
Olaf Saurkraut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saurkraut tries to clinch
and Saurkraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard lands with a cross.
No joy there for Richard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurkraut slips under a jab.
A jab from Richard misses.
Richard misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richard 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Skoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volim Sarajevo. Matt Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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25
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Skoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skoro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skoro somewhat.
Skoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Skoro shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Skoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skoro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams tries to bench press Skoro off him but Skoro keeps the position.
Skoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skoro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skoro's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Skoro, not yet.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Skoro has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Skoro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skoro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Skoro is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Skoro controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Skoro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skoro working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skoro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skoro is looking to improve his position.
Skoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skoro actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skoro actively working from the bottom here.
Skoro is breathing heavily.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Skoro defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skoro blocks a head kick by Williams.
No luck for Skoro with that takedown attempt.
Skoro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skoro fails to land the takedown.
Skoro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams wants to hold on but Skoro pushes him away.
Skoro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Skoro from controlling successfully.
Skoro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skoro has Williams in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Skoro is working from the bottom.
Skoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skoro looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams wants to take a breather but Skoro is having none of it.
Williams prevents Skoro from improving his position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Skoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is looking to advance position but Skoro won't allow it.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skoro shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top!
Skoro wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams wants to control from the top but Skoro keeps moving.
Skoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skoro working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Skoro wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Skoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skoro tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Skoro persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Skoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Skoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Skoro shoots in.
Skoro fails with the takedown.
Skoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Skoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Skoro is having none of it.
Skoro avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams is looking to clinch but Skoro is avoiding it.
Skoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Skoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Skoro moves out of range easily.
No luck for Skoro with that takedown attempt.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skoro's face.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Skoro's ribcage.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skoro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams taking a breather.
Skoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Skoro is blocking nicely.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro wants a takedown.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skoro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skoro blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skoro is defending well for now.
Skoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Skoro's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Skoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Skoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skoro 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Skoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Fecchinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying English's choice of entrance music: Rocket Skates by Deftones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvatore Fecchinni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny English!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English throws a looping overhand right but Fecchinni ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from English misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from English. Fecchinni does a little dance to reset his feet.
English misses with a low kick.
Fecchinni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from English.
It looks like Salvatore Fecchinni has been cut.
Fecchinni throws a right hand that English ducks under and follows up with a left that English also avoids with ease.
English lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fecchinni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
English is trying to get back to half guard.
Fecchinni has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnny English seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English tries to land a front kick but Fecchinni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
English shoots and misses
and Fecchinni counters with a one-two to the body.
English doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fecchinni counters with a series of strikes. English will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from English is predictable there
and Fecchinni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in English's guard now.
Fecchinni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fecchinni is sitting in close to English's body. English has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fecchinni is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fecchinni is tapping! That was a very nice submission by English.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny English!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nongkeeswuit!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lohk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nongkeeswuit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nongkeeswuit!
Lohk wants to sweep here but Nongkeeswuit controlling him for the moment.
Nongkeeswuit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lohk on the ground.
Nongkeeswuit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lohk is proving hard to escape from.
Nongkeeswuit content to stall in guard here.
Nongkeeswuit wants to control from the top but Lohk keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk working for a triangle but Nongkeeswuit defends it easily.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nongkeeswuit looking to pass the guard.
Nongkeeswuit won't allow Lohk to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nongkeeswuit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lohk wants to sweep here but Nongkeeswuit controlling him for the moment.
Lohk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nongkeeswuit trying to control but Lohk is working from the bottom.
Lohk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nongkeeswuit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk is not content to let Nongkeeswuit control the position.
Lohk is looking for a sweep. Nongkeeswuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nongkeeswuit trying to control the pace.
Lohk tries to roll over but Nongkeeswuit keeps him under control.
Lohk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lohk trying to keep a closed guard but Nongkeeswuit is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lohk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lohk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nongkeeswuit defends well.
Lohk looks gassed!
Nongkeeswuit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lohk, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Lohk blocks the low kick.
Lohk avoids the head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Lohk looks to land a right hand but Nongkeeswuit moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Lohk dominated that round.
That's time! Nongkeeswuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lohk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit is trying to defend but Lohk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lohk looks to land a strike but Nongkeeswuit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lohk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nongkeeswuit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lohk.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lohk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nongkeeswuit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk prevents Nongkeeswuit from getting back to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit keeping moving, preventing Lohk from controlling successfully.
Lohk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nongkeeswuit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lohk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lohk shoots in for a double leg but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nongkeeswuit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nongkeeswuit throws a sloppy head kick and Lohk moves out of range easily.
Nongkeeswuit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lohk is breathing heavily.
Nongkeeswuit is staying active underneath Lohk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lohk is just content to waste time from the top position. Nongkeeswuit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lohk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lohk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lohk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lohk trying to control but Nongkeeswuit is working from the bottom.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to control the position but Lohk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nongkeeswuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lohk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lohk somewhat.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nongkeeswuit tries a head kick but it misses.
Lohk avoids the head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lohk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lohk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lohk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nongkeeswuit is on top in guard.
Lohk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nongkeeswuit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lohk is tightening it up a little... Nongkeeswuit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nongkeeswuit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nongkeeswuit taps out! nice BJJ there by Lohk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Argo Lohk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Emalkay - When I Look At You. Jim Knife will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
219 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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26
210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Knife!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter cracks a nice hook into Knife's ribs.
Good exchange - Potter coming out on top.
Knife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Knife shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Knife keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knife misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Potter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knife at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Knife persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Knife.
Knife shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Knife's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jim Knife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knife looks gassed!
Potter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knife looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Knife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Knife persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Knife fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter throws a series of punches but Knife moves out of range.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knife was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter leaves Knife with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Knife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Knife is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knife showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Knife has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Knife.
Knife misses with a head kick.
Knife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter lands a nice hook to Knife's body. Knife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knife circles away quickly and effectively.
Knife tries for a takedown but Potter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knife doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Potter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knife is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Potter.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knife is trying desperately to land a takedown but Potter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Knife.
Knife throws a head kick that misses.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Walt Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knife backs up against the cage.
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knife.
Knife is breathing heavily.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Potter works Knife's body with a nice hook.
Knife shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knife misses with a straight right.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Walt Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter connects with a single shot there.
Knife misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knife takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Potter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Knife might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Potter has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter looks to land a combination but Knife avoids it well.
Walt Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Knife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Potter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potter pinned against the cage. Potter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Knife.
Knife tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potter swivels and escapes.
Knife on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Potter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Potter throws a combination. Knife tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knife counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knife can do to turn this around?
Knife slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knife postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Potter misses with a double jab.
Knife shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knife.
Potter throws a right hand that Knife ducks under and follows up with a left that Knife also avoids with ease.
Knife shoots in but no luck this time.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Knife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knife shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Knife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter misses with the combination.
Knife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knife trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knife throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Knife from controlling successfully.
Potter pushes Knife off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potter cracks Knife with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knife throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knife shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walt Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim Knife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knife throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Potter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merde comes to the cage accompanied by Mötorhead's Burner. Williamson has chosen LTJ Bukem - Atlantis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dan Williamson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
220 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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21
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williamson ducks right into an uppercut from Merde.
Williamson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merde is trying to defend but Williamson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williamson trying to control the action but Merde is working from the bottom.
Merde moves into full guard.
Merde is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Merde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williamson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merde pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williamson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Merde.
Williamson trying to control but Merde is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merde is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet.
Williamson has momentary wrist control but Merde slips an elbow through the middle.
Merde lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williamson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williamson kicks Merde off and gets to his feet.
Williamson scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merde can't escape the position.
Merde wants to control but Williamson is having none of it.
Merde can't escape the position.
Williamson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williamson raining down shots from the mount!
Williamson trying to control but Merde is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williamson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williamson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Merde can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Williamson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williamson is landing with some decent strikes but Merde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williamson won't let Merde get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Merde working to try and regain half guard.
Williamson looking to control but Merde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson landing strikes from the mount and Merde is in trouble!
Williamson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Merde can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merde is looking to get to half guard.
Williamson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Merde's face.
Williamson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williamson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merde can't escape the position.
Williamson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williamson lands a big shot there that rocks Merde but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Merde is desperately trying to improve his position but Williamson has a good base and remains in mount.
Williamson is landing with some decent strikes but Merde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Merde is breathing heavily.
Merde is looking to get to half guard.
Williamson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Williamson looking to finish Merde with some ground and pound. This is bad for Merde!
Merde is looking to improve his position but Williamson isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Williamson.
Williamson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williamson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the head.
Merde is rocked!
Williamson connects with a bit shot that sees Merde covering up! More strikes from Williamson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Williamson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Williamson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulli has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Traps Mcgee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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221 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Traps Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julli Pulli!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulli throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee.
A big right from Pulli misses.
Pulli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgee throws the left hand but Pulli avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulli. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Mcgee 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.
Mcgee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgee misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Pulli.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulli.
Pulli loads up on a big right hand but Mcgee slips the punch.
Mcgee throws a solid leg kick but Pulli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a hook.
Mcgee lands with a good body shot.
Traps Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Pulli.
Pulli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgee.
Pulli tries to land a leg kick but Mcgee saw it coming and moves away.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Pulli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgee is looking to sweep but instead, Pulli has passed into half guard.
Pulli is trying for a kimura here. Mcgee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pulli wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julli Pulli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Full Flavor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Mankiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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26
154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Full Flavor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Mankiw!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flavor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mankiw throws a hook to the side of Flavor's head but Flavor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flavor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flavor shoots in for a takedown but Mankiw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mankiw misses with a body shot.
Flavor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flavor there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Full Flavor has been cut.
Flavor misses with a hook.
Flavor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flavor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mankiw.
Mankiw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flavor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mankiw throws a jab when Flavor was well out of range.
Flavor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flavor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flavor lands a slapping body shot.
Flavor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mankiw throws a hook but Flavor avoids it easily.
Mankiw throws a series of punches but Flavor avoids them all with ease.
Mankiw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mankiw swings for the body but Flavor moves out of range.
Flavor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankiw darts in trying to clinch
and Flavor counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Flavor misses.
Nice body punch from Flavor.
Horrible takedown by Flavor or perhaps it was just good defense by Mankiw which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Flavor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankiw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flavor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankiw did well to prevent Flavor getting side control.
Mankiw keeping hold of Flavor's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flavor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flavor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mankiw's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavor wants to free his trapped foot but Mankiw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flavor is working hard here to advance position.
Flavor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mankiw's head.
Mankiw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flavor.
Mankiw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flavor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flavor's back!
Mankiw has his arm under Flavor's chin here. Game over son! Mankiw squeezes tightly and Flavor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregory Mankiw!
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