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MFN 89: Calm Before The Storm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance has chosen Thou Shalt Always Kill as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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172 lbs
12 - 14 - 1 |
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180 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorrance.
Kenny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dorrance blocks a body shot from Kenny.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Kenny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dorrance misses with a hook. Kenny ducked under it nicely.
Dorrance throws an overhand right that lands on Kenny's shoulder, as Kenny tries to avoid the shot.
Dorrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorrance rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenny counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorrance throws a looping overhand right but Kenny ducks down to avoid it.
Kenny slips under a jab.
Dorrance rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kenny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny tries a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks it.
Dorrance is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenny has double underhooks.
Kenny looking to throw knees to the head but Dorrance is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorrance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks with his arms.
Kenny blocks a body shot from Dorrance.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenny.
Dorrance tries a body shot but Kenny blocks it.
Knees to the body from Kenny.
Kenny digs a right hand into Dorrance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorrance's gas tank.
Kenny prevents Dorrance from breaking the clinch.
Kenny misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Kenny throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny can't find room to land a body shot as Dorrance controls the action.
Kenny keeps control of Dorrance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorrance misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kenny.
Kenny cracks Dorrance with a nice body shot.
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!
Dorrance takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dorrance misses with the head strike.
Kenny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorrance is trying to break the clinch but Kenny has him pressed against the cage.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.
Dorrance prevents a body shot from Kenny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorrance tries to throw a body punch but Kenny avoids it by throwing Dorrance back against the cage.
Kenny misses with an elbow strike.
Kenny is stalling here.
Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Dorrance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kennys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Dorrance misses.
Dorrance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenny counters with a one-two to the body.
A left lands for Kenny.
Dorrance lunges at Kenny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenny's hand.
Kenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Kenny's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance with a jab.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut. Kenny saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorrance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenny.
Dorrance scores with a jab. Kenny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenny misses with an uppercut.
Kenny throws out a leg kick but Dorrance moves out of range and Kenny only half commits.
Dorrance misses with a straight left.
Dorrance keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorrance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dorrance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance throws the left hand but Kenny avoids the punch easily.
Dorrance throws a shot from downtown. Kenny moves away and avoids it.
Dorrance bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenny's head backwards.
Kenny tries to score with a low kick but Dorrance moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edmund Dorrance will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dorrance misses with a straight left.
Kenny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Dorrance misses.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenny moves into the clinch.
Dorrance managing to block the knees to the body from Kenny.
A knee to the head by Kenny.
Kenny slows down the pace here.
Dorrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.
Kenny pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kenny as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dorrance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorrance is trying to break free.
Dorrance takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dorrance blocks an uppercut.
Kenny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dorrance tries to throw a body punch but Kenny avoids it by throwing Dorrance back against the cage.
Kenny lands a body punch.
Dorrance throws a head punch that misses.
Kenny tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance avoids it by throwing Kenny back against the cage.
Kenny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorrance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dorrance is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorrance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dorrance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorrance working hard to break the clinch.
Dorrance tries to circle away but Kenny has him pinned against the cage.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance defending well as Kenny loads up on a big left hand.
Edmund Dorrance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorrance tests Kenny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorrance throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenny counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Kenny's head but Kenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dorrance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenny.
The fighters circling - Dorrance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorrance.
Dorrance misses with a right hand
and Kenny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenny.
Dorrance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorrance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny ducks under a wild hook from Dorrance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance throws a hook but Kenny avoids it easily.
Dorrance looks to throw the jab but Kenny is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kenny.
Kenny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorrance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kennys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dorrance lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dorrance loads up on a big right hand but Kenny slips the punch.
Kenny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dorrance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorrance throws the left hand but Kenny avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorrance.
A slow jab from Dorrance misses its intended target.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Dorrance keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edmund Dorrance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenny has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks with his arms.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorrance lands with a right hand.
Kenny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorrance.
Kenny lands with a right hand.
Kenny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorrance manages to avoid it.
Edmund Dorrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenny.
Kenny slips a jab from Dorrance.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut. Kenny saw that one coming.
A combination from Kenny does no damage.
Dorrance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance throws an off balance right hand
and Kenny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dorrance's knee momentarily.
Dorrance throws a looping overhand right but Kenny ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dorrance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorrance throws a right hand that misses
and Kenny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dorrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenny.
Kenny is struggling to control the position.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenny tries to work over Dorrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance managing to block the knees to the body from Kenny.
Dorrance is trying to break the clinch but Kenny is controlling him.
Kenny breaks the clinch.
Dorrance throws a big shot that misses.
Kenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dorrance.
Kenny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorrance.
Dorrance missing with a left hand there. Kenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dorrance lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorrance might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dorrance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenny tries to bum rush Dorrance with a series of wild strikes but Dorrance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorrance misses the target.
Dorrance throws a right hand that misses
and Kenny counters with a three punch combo that has Dorrance backing up. Dorrance nods at Kenny to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Kenny's head but Kenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorrance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dorrance misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenny is stalling here.
Jackson Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorrance tries to break the clinch but Kenny is controlling the position.
Kenny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorrance has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorrance avoids it.
Kenny tries a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks it.
Kenny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorrance is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenny has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to break the clinch but Kenny is controlling the position.
Kenny avoiding damage.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorrance misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenny counters by clinching up.
Kenny misses with a knee to the head.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dorrance is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Kenny.
Kenny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dorrance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenny uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jackson Kenny.
I think Dorrance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dorrance!
A very excited looking Edmund Dorrance made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miquel Costas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas takes a swing at Olszewicz's ribcage but misses.
Olszewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costas closes the distance and clinches.
Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olszewicz connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Miquel Costas has been cut.
Costas stalling in the clinch but Olszewicz improves position.
Olszewicz misses with a knee to the head.
Olszewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costas's defenses.
Costas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Costas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olszewicz lands a damaging elbow.
Olszewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costas's defenses.
Costas takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olszewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz landing knees to the head.
Miquel Costas's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Costas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olszewicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olszewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Costas is trying to break free.
Olszewicz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costas working hard to break the clinch.
Olszewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Costas is defending well for now.
Costas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costas looking to stall.
Olszewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but Olszewicz blocks with his arms.
Olszewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Costas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Costas's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olszewicz lands an elbow inside.
Olszewicz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Costas avoids the damage to the body.
Olszewicz blocks an uppercut.
Costas is trying to maintain a safe position but Olszewicz gets an underhook and turns Costas into the cage.
Olszewicz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costas blocks it with crossed arms.
Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Costas avoids the damage to the body.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olszewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costas's defenses.
Miquel Costas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Costas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Costas is breathing heavily.
Olszewicz lands an elbow just above Costas 's eye.
Costas wants to break free but Olszewicz has control.
Olszewicz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costas's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olszewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costas taking a breather.
Olszewicz landing knees to the head.
Costas trying to stall but Olszewicz improves his position.
Olszewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz landing knees to the head.
Costas is rocked!
Jeez, Miquel Costas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Costas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Costas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olszewicz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costas seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz lands a good knee to the midsection. Costas won't want to take too many of those.
Olszewicz connects with a knee to the head.
Costas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olszewicz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz lands an elbow inside that Costas shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miquel Costas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremi Olszewicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto Takiyama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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183 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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175 lbs
12 - 10 - 2 |
BJJ Brown 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiyama slips a straight right by Lowe.
Lowe throws a big shot that misses.
Takiyama moves away from the strike by Lowe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Takiyama.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama moves into range and clinches up with Lowe.
Lowe avoids the elbow strike from Takiyama, against the cage.
Takiyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lowe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takiyama blocking some punches.
Takiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowe's defenses.
Takiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Takiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nicky Lowe has been cut.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe misses with a two punch combination.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Takiyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama is trying to pull guard but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
Takiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takiyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamamoto Takiyama.
Takiyama lands a nice elbow.
Lowe is trying to stall.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takiyama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Takiyama.
Lowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takiyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lowe to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Yamamoto Takiyama has been cut.
Takiyama clinches up with Lowe and pushes him back against the cage.
Lowe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takiyama has him pressed against the cage.
Lowe looking to slow down the pace here.
Takiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Takiyama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Takiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Lowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takiyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takiyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lowe trying to control but Takiyama is working from the bottom.
Takiyama is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lowe has his hands clasped together but Takiyama extends and breaks Lowe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takiyama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yamamoto Takiyama!
An out of breath Yamamoto Takiyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Bice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutters comes to the cage accompanied by Hand of Doom. Bice has chosen Witness - Bo Bice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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, Mick Mutters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bo Bice!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bice throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutters wants to sweep here but Bice controlling him for the moment.
Bice stops Mutters from standing up.
Bice throws a big right hand that misses.
Bice drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mutters looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mutters looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mutters!
Mutters tries to stand but Bice is controlling his head.
Bice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bice keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutters trying to control the action but Bice is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bice is looking for a sweep.
Bice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutters tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mutters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutters moves into range and clinches up with Bice.
Bice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutters trying to control but Bice is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters is stalling in the full guard.
Bice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mutters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mutters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mutters wants to stand but Bice is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutters wants to get up but he can't break Bice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bice wants to sweep here but Mutters controlling him for the moment.
Mutters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mutters has managed to get both his arms back between Bice's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mutters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mutters trying to control but Bice is working from the bottom.
Bice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutters defends well.
Bice can't keep his opponent in guard - Mutters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mutters wants to stand but Bice has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bice actively working from the bottom here.
Bice tries to get to full guard but Mutters has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bice is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutters tries to pass to full mount but Bice defends it.
Mutters is keen to just control but Bice is a slippery customer.
Mutters prevents Bice from improving his position.
Mutters wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bice actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutters wants to stand but Bice has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mutters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Bice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mutters slaps away a takedown attempt from Bice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Bice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bice fails to land the takedown.
Mutters misses with a hook.
Mutters cracks the inside of Bice's front leg.
Mutters looks to land a right hand but Bice moved out of range.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch up
so Bice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bice working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bice throwing strikes but missing.
Mutters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mutters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutters wants to stand but Bice is controlling the position.
Bice has gone for a leg lock! Mutters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bice's guard.
Bice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutters tries to stand but Bice is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutters's guard.
Bice throwing strikes from guard but Mutters blocks nicely.
Bice throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bice looking to pass the guard.
Bice throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bo Bice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mutters's guard.
Bice passes to full mount!
Bice looking to ground and pound but Mutters is blocking nicely.
Bice is landing with some decent strikes but Mutters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mutters has worked his arm free - good work by Mutters!
Mutters is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bice asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mutters tries to buck Bice off but Bice is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bice looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mutters has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mutters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bice in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mutters is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Bice!
Bo Bice bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Tyson Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
158 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearson's head backwards.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaughnessy.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pearson, as that shot connected.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaughnessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Pearson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaughnessy defends well and Pearson ends up having to push Shaughnessy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaughnessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaughnessy off the cage and back into range.
We've been hearing reports that Pearson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaughnessy has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson misses with a hook. Shaughnessy ducked under it nicely.
Shaughnessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pearson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaughnessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaughnessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Shaughnessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaughnessy, not yet.
Shaughnessy controlling Pearson's posture.
Shaughnessy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shaughnessy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard.
Shaughnessy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shaughnessy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson tries to move into range but Shaughnessy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaughnessy lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaughnessy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson throws out a powerful jab.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Shaughnessy slips the punch.
Shaughnessy stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaughnessy's head.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaughnessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaughnessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Shaughnessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaughnessy thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
A punch combination from Shaughnessy misses.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaughnessy did well to prevent Pearson getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaughnessy trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up.
Pearson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is looking to improve his position.
Shaughnessy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shaughnessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaughnessy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shaughnessy has a closed guard, preventing Pearson from standing up.
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 Tyson Pearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaughnessy's waist but Shaughnessy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shaughnessy ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Shaughnessy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy throws a big shot that misses.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Shaughnessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Shaughnessy as Pearson shoots in.
Shaughnessy scores with the left hand. Pearson knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice combination. Pearson backs away looking to recover.
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!
Shaughnessy throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Shaughnessy only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaughnessy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pearson backs up against the cage.
Pearson throws a body punch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice right hand.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy jabs at Pearson's body.
Shaughnessy throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Shaughnessy circles away.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaughnessy.
Pearson rushes Shaughnessy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaughnessy lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy looking to stall.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaughnessy with a hook.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot.
Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Shaughnessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
Shaughnessy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaughnessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaughnessy swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Shaughnessy's head but Shaughnessy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson works the jab nicely.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson lands a jab to Shaughnessy's midsection.
Shaughnessy tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Tyson Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Shaughnessy.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood . Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Derek Zoolander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toshi Matoshin's chin.
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168 lbs
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158 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Zoolander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zoolanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Zoolander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Zoolander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoolander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matoshin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zoolander is controlling him.
Zoolander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matoshin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zoolander, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zoolander dives on top into guard.
Matoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoolander.
Matoshin is looking to stand up but Zoolander isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoolander trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin working for a triangle but Zoolander defends it easily.
Zoolander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matoshin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matoshin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matoshin!
Zoolander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matoshin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What's Zoolander going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matoshin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoolander is looking for a sweep.
Matoshin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matoshin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoolander manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoolander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matoshin wants to control but Zoolander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoolander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zoolander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matoshin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin wants to control but Zoolander is keeping busy.
Matoshin gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin controlling Zoolander's posture.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matoshin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zoolander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matoshin circles away.
Zoolander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin misses with a two punch combination.
Zoolander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Zoolander's head back.
Zoolander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Zoolander's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with the punch.
Matoshin throws a series of punches but Zoolander moves out of range.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoolander.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoolander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoolander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoolander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zoolander eats them both and turns towards Matoshin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zoolander is rocked!
Zoolander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matoshin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zoolander wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin wants to stand but Zoolander is controlling the position.
Zoolander is in close to Matoshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoolander postures up and lands a big shot to Matoshin's brow.
Zoolander throwing strikes from guard but Matoshin blocks nicely.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin wants to stand up but Zoolander is controlling him.
Zoolander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoolander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoolander manages to get himself to full guard.
Zoolander wants to stand but Matoshin is controlling the position.
Matoshin advances position into side control!
Zoolander is trying to control Matoshin's posture but Matoshin avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zoolander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zoolander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zoolander throws a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander wants to clinch up but Matoshin keeps it at a distance.
Zoolander moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
A slow jab from Zoolander misses its intended target.
Matoshin lunges at Zoolander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoolander's hand.
Zoolander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Zoolander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Zoolander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoolander is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matoshin with a nice cross.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoolander tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zoolander connects with a nice looking jab.
Zoolander seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Zoolander avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin cracks Zoolander with an open hand slap.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander cracks a nice hook into Matoshin's ribs.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Zoolander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoolander throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Zoolander doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin lands with a straight right. Zoolander didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Zoolander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Zoolander.
Matoshin tests Zoolander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoolander rushes Matoshin and presses him up against the cage.
Zoolander is pressed up against the cage. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zoolander down to the mat. Zoolander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Zoolander misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matoshin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
A relieved looking Toshi Matoshin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen Garota de Ipanema as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengazzoni scores with a body shot.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bengazzoni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos throws a push kick but Bengazzoni slaps the foot to one side.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos swings for the body but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws a leg kick but Bengazzoni checks it.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Bengazzoni gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos is trying to drag Bengazzoni to the mat but Bengazzoni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neymar Santos.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bengazzoni looking to stall.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni being controlled against the cage.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Bengazzoni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bengazzoni misses with the head strike.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengazzoni controls his hands.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Bengazzoni avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengazzoni's elbow.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos is looking to control Bengazzoni's arms but Bengazzoni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengazzoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Bengazzoni's head coaches at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bengazzoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Bengazzoni throws a big shot that misses.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bengazzoni lands a body shot.
Bengazzoni lands a slapping body shot.
Bengazzoni misses with a looping left.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bengazzoni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a body punch but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bengazzoni's sensitive parts.
Bengazzoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bengazzoni thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bengazzoni looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengazzoni is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos's coach down at Blackzilians Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Bengazzoni dodges the punch combination from Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neymar Santos 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.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Bengazzoni misses the shot to the body.
Neymar Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos digs a good hook to Bengazzoni's body.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bengazzoni blocks the leg kick.
Bengazzoni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bengazzoni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bengazzoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bengazzoni looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Bengazzoni misses the shot to the body.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Bengazzoni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Bengazzoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos feints and then cracks Bengazzoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bengazzoni down.
Santos avoids the body shot from Bengazzoni.
Santos misses with the combination.
Bengazzoni lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos slips under a jab from Bengazzoni.
Santos swings for the body but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Bengazzoni misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Bengazzoni's head back.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Bengazzoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengazzoni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bengazzoni slips a jab from Santos.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos slips a straight right by Bengazzoni.
Santos takes a swing at Bengazzoni's ribcage but misses.
Santos stuns Bengazzoni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Bengazzoni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neymar Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos avoids the body shot from Bengazzoni.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bengazzoni misses with a looping left.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengazzoni takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos cracks the inside of Bengazzoni's front leg.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos avoids the body shot from Bengazzoni.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Bengazzoni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Bengazzoni misses with a straight right.
Bengazzoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bengazzoni misses its intended target.
Santos throws a head kick but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Bengazzoni moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Bengazzoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bengazzoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bengazzoni stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos misses with a body punch
and Bengazzoni counters with a nice body shot.
Bengazzoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bengazzoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Bengazzoni throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Bengazzoni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neymar Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Bengazzoni blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bengazzoni finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bengazzoni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengazzoni.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos lands a jab to Bengazzoni's midsection.
Bengazzoni lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bengazzoni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a right hand that Bengazzoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Bengazzoni also avoids with ease.
Jab by Santos.
Bengazzoni swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bengazzoni.
Santos throws a head kick but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Santos throws a combination. Bengazzoni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bengazzoni connects with a looping right hand.
Santos thuds a left hand into Bengazzoni's body.
Santos moves out of range as Bengazzoni strikes.
Bengazzoni avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengazzoni.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bengazzoni thows a body shot but no joy.
Bengazzoni throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni misses with a kick to the body.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengazzoni misses with a low kick.
Bengazzoni swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Bengazzoni connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengazzoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Bengazzoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bengazzoni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Bengazzoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bengazzoni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos thumps Bengazzoni with a low kick.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Bengazzoni ducks down to avoid it.
Bengazzoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Bengazzoni thows a body shot but no joy.
Bengazzoni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bengazzoni avoids the head kick by Santos.
Bengazzoni is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Bengazzoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bengazzoni.
Santos feints a jab promting Bengazzoni to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bengazzoni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos tries to land a leg kick but Bengazzoni saw it coming and moves away.
Bengazzoni slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos works Bengazzoni's body with a nice hook.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bengazzoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengazzoni lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengazzoni finish him?
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bengazzoni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos tries to bum rush Bengazzoni with a series of wild strikes but Bengazzoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bengazzoni avoids the head kick by Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bengazzoni avoids the body shot from Santos.
A big right from Bengazzoni misses.
Bengazzoni avoids the head kick by Santos.
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 Benjamin Bengazzoni.
I think Bengazzoni 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neymar Santos!
Neymar Santos made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Almdudler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Almdudler!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almdudler was well out of range. Poor timing from Borocop.
Almdudler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Almdudler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almdudler looks to clinch
and Borocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almdudler checks the leg kick.
Almdudler goes for a double leg but Borocop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borocop continues to drive forward.
Our sources have told us that Borocop has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Almdudler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borocop as Almdudler tries to tie him up.
Borocop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Almdudler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borocop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borocop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch but Borocop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler checks the leg kick.
Almdudler wants to clinch up but Borocop keeps it at a distance.
Borocop keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Almdudler.
Almdudler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borocop.
Borocop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almdudler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borocop but Borocop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
Almdudler tries to clinch but Borocop moves away
and Borocop counters with a nice uppercut.
Almdudler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borocop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almdudler doesn't manage to clinch there - Borocop circles away.
Almdudler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borocop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Borocop. That snapped Almdudler's head back.
Almdudler doesn't manage to clinch there - Borocop circles away.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Borocop is avoiding it.
Almdudler is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almdudler wants to clinch but Borocop slips to the side
and Borocop counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler throws a body punch but Borocop moves out of range.
Almdudler instigates a clinch.
Almdudler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Almdudler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Borocop.
Borocop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Borocop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borocop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almdudler ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Almdudler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borocop tries to avoid it but Almdudler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borocop to the ground. Borocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch but Borocop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch but Borocop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler staying out of range there.
Borocop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almdudler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Borocop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almdudler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Almdudler misses with a takedown
and Borocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borocop throws a sloppy body shot
and Almdudler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Almdudler wants to clinch but Borocop slips to the side
and Borocop counters with a stiff right hand.
Almdudler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Borocop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Almdudler.
A bone on bone clash there as Almdudler blocks the leg kick.
Almdudler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borocop misses with a low kick as Almdudler jumps back.
Almdudler walks into a straight right hand from Borocop.
Almdudler is rocked!
Borocop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borocop pounces like a tiger and cracks Almdudler with a vicious hook! Almdudler is down but not out! Borocop follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Borocop!
In his post fight interview, Mark Borocop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Little Pills. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen stuffs the takedown.
Renner slips a jab from Tosen.
Renner moves out of range as Tosen throws a body kick.
Tosen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tosen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Renner blocks a head kick by Tosen.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaname Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tosen tries to close the distance and clinch but Renner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tosen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tosen tries to clinch but Renner moves out of range.
Renner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renner slips a straight right by Tosen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Tosen misses with a leg kick.
Tosen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tosen just misses with a punch to the body.
Renner throws a big shot that misses.
Renner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tosen throws a head kick but Renner moves out of range.
Renner tries for a takedown but Tosen circles away easily
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tosen throws a hook but Renner avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Renner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tosen moves into the clinch successfully.
Renner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tosen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renner.
Tosen has clasped his hands together around Renner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sloppy strikes there by Tosen.
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!
Renner stops Tosen from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tosen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Renner wants to hold on but Tosen pushes him away.
Tosen tries to push Renner's head away but Renner is holding on tight.
Renner regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tosen is working away from the top position though.
Renner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renner is staying active underneath Tosen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tosen slips a nice elbow through Renner's hands, connecting with Renner's forehead.
Tosen trying to pass the guard but Renner defending well.
Renner is refusing to be controlled, as Tosen sits in half guard.
Renner trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner is refusing to be controlled, as Tosen sits in half guard.
Tosen prevents Renner from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Renner misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tosen sizes up Renner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Renner catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tosen with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renner cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tosen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tosen tries to score a body lock takedown but Renner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Renner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tosen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaname Tosen dominated that round.
That's time! Renner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Renner throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renner moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen throws a right hand that Renner ducks under and follows up with a left that Renner also avoids with ease.
Tosen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renner misses with a low kick.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Renner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tosen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tosen tests Renner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tosen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renner.
Renner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.
Tosen takes one to the chin there.
Renner with a nice cross.
Renner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renner misses with a combination
and Tosen counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Renner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tosen lands a jab.
Jab from Renner.
Renner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renner lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Tosen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tosen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renner's calf.
Good work by Renner as he checks the leg kick.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renner.
Kaname Tosen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renner throws out the jab.
Tosen pushes Renner up against the cage in a clinch.
Tosen is working for takedown but Renner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renner breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Renner misses the target.
Renner misses with a few strikes there.
Tosen clinches.
Tosen stops a takedown attempt from Renner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tosen gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
Tosen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tosen digs a good body shot into Renner's ribs.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renner.
Renner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tosen.
Tosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renner.
Tosen lands a slapping body shot.
Renner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tosen lands a head kick. Renner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tosen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosen.
Tosen leaves Renner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renner is out of range.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renner.
Tosen 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.
Renner takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Renner moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
Renner dives in for a single leg takedown but Tosen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renner wants a takedown.
Renner tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaname Tosen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tosen lands a leg kick that knocks Renner off balance momentarily.
Tosen lands a leg kick that knocks Renner off balance momentarily.
Tosen takes a swing at Renner's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen 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 Renner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tosen lands a body shot.
Tosen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Renner's head backwards.
Renner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tosen. Renner shrugs it off though.
Renner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renner shoots for a double leg takedown but Tosen sprawls well. He's pushed Renner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Tosen misses
and Renner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renner moves away.
Tosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renner throws a low kick but Tosen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
Renner avoids the body shot from Tosen.
Tosen drives through and clinches with Renner against the cage.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen wants to take the fight to the mat but Renner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tosen looking for a takedown.
Renner looking for a takedown.
Renner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Renner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renner working Tosen over with strikes.
Tosen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tosen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tosen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Renner.
Tosen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Renner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Renner has managed to get both his arms back between Tosen's legs - danger averted.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen working for a triangle but Renner defends it easily.
Renner looking to sit in guard and control but Tosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tosen postures up.
Kaname Tosen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Renner has his feet on Tosen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Renner throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tosen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosen connects with a jab.
Renner closes the distance and clinches up with Tosen, looking for a takedown. Renner pushes Tosen against the cage but Tosen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Tosen there.
A big left from Renner misses.
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tosen throws a body kick that misses
and Renner counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen connects with a leg kick. Renner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jeremy Renner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renner slips a jab and a cross from Tosen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaname Tosen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tosen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaname Tosen!
Kaname Tosen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2pac - I'm Soulja. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Levasseur shoots in.
Levasseur slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Levasseur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levasseur circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston connects with the punch.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston shoots in for a double leg but Levasseur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levasseur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston throws a combination. Levasseur tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Levasseur keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Kingston coming out on top.
Kingston tries to clinch but Levasseur is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Levasseur enables Kingston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Levasseur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Levasseur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levasseur is keeping the position for now.
Levasseur trying to control the position here.
Kingston advances to half guard.
Levasseur is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levasseur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levasseur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingston.
Levasseur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston looking to sit in guard and control but Levasseur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levasseur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Levasseur connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy.
Levasseur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Levasseur is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston gets full guard.
Levasseur stands and throws Kingston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston taking a bit of punishment here - Levasseur scoring with strikes.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
Kingston trying to hold on to Levasseur's head to control him but Levasseur postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.
Levasseur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levasseur is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Kingston 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.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Levasseur wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Kingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Kingston trying to control from the bottom.
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily.
Levasseur 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.
Kingston wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levasseur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kingston is just riding it out for now. Levasseur eventually gives up the hold.
Levasseur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
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 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston lands with a kick to the temple. Levasseur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kingston lands with a nice combination. Levasseur backs away looking to recover.
Levasseur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur is pushing down on Kingston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kingston is fighting to maintain full guard but Levasseur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Olivier Levasseur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levasseur prevents Kingston from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levasseur trying to mount his opponent but Kingston defends it.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston gets back to full guard.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levasseur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levasseur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levasseur distracts Kingston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Levasseur is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kingston has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Levasseur is looking to defend but Kingston has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Levasseur! Kingston pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Levasseur taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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