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QFC Tournament 376 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Jie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shin Jie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams shoots in but Jie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jie shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jie misses with a double jab.
Jie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jie has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jie is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Jie has him pressed against the cage.
Jie breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jie. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jie avoids it really well and circles away.
Jie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Jie persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Jie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jie thinking.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jie tries to clinch up.
Jie throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jie tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jie to the ground. Jie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jie shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Jie moves out of range easily.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jie looks winded!
Jie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Jie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jie stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jie tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Jie drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jie trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is pulling down on Jie's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin Jie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jie shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jie as he jumps to the side.
Jie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jie closes the distance and clinches.
Jie wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jie up against the cage.
Jie landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Jie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Jie.
Jie instigates a clinch.
Jie wants a takedown.
Jie manages to break the clinch.
Jie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jie.
Jie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Jie is having none of it.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Jie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams tries a low kick but Jie avoids it.
Jie tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jie avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jie tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jie walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Jie on that attempt.
Jie clinches up against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage as Jie throws knees to the body.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams jumps guard but Jie stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jie manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jie working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams postures up.
Jie controlling Williams's posture.
Jie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Jie keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shin Jie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jie leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Jie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jie.
Jie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jie lands a head kick!
Jie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jie leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jie.
Jie breaks the clinch.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Jie shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jie tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jie.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jie tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Jie's takedown attempt.
Jie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin Jie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jie shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Jie tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Jie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Jie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Jie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jie tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jie to the ground. Jie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Jie with that takedown attempt.
Jie darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Jie into the cage.
Williams tries to break free but Jie pushes him back against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jie smiles and moves away.
Jie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is trying to control Jie's posture but Jie avoids it.
Williams misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Williams tries to buck Jie off but Jie is having none of it.
Jie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jie slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Jie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jie 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Shin Jie!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Shin Jie!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Shin Jie!
Shin Jie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eboy Enesio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enesio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken, Beat Scarred by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eboy Enesio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowakowski avoids the head kick by Enesio.
Nowakowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enesio pinned against the cage. Enesio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nowakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enesio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nowakowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enesio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nowakowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enesio closes the distance and clinches.
Nowakowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Enesio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nowakowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enesio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nowakowski is in Enesio's guard.
Nowakowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enesio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nowakowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Enesio is retaining full guard.
Enesio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nowakowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Enesio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nowakowski defends it easily.
Enesio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nowakowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski trying to control but Enesio is working from the bottom.
Nowakowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enesio controls Nowakowski momentarily but Nowakowski frees himself.
Nowakowski trying to control but Enesio is working from the bottom.
Nowakowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nowakowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nowakowski stands and throws Enesio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nowakowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Enesio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nowakowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Enesio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nowakowski lets go of the hold and Enesio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egidiusz Nowakowski!
The defeated Eboy Enesio had this to say: 'i back. trust me. i back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Bouthillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Bouthillette!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bouthillette to the mat! Bouthillette manages to get full guard.
Corre trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouthillette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corre is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Corre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corre swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouthillette.
Corre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouthillette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Bouthillette.
Corre throws a sloppy head kick and Bouthillette moves out of range easily.
Bouthillette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corre.
Corre tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouthillette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette throws a lazy head kick
and Corre counters with a shoot takedown. Bouthillette fights it but they end up in guard.
Corre scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corre trying to control but Bouthillette is working from the bottom.
Bouthillette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corre is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Corre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bouthillette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bouthillette does it's job there.
It looks like Ricky Corre has been cut.
Bouthillette is looking to clinch.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corre throws a head kick that misses.
Corre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bouthillette defends it nicely.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Corre swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouthillette.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouthillette moves away.
Bouthillette throws a push kick but Corre slaps the foot to one side.
Bouthillette wants to clinch.
Corre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corre dives in and scores a takedown into Bouthillette's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corre postures up in Bouthillette's guard and throws a big left but Bouthillette blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Corre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Corre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bouthillette lands a big head kick that sends Corre tumbling to the mat! Bouthillette takes a step backwards and waves Corre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Corre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouthillette misses with a head kick.
Corre slips under a jab.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Corre blocks the body kick.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Corre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corre blocks a head kick by Bouthillette.
Ricky Corre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the head but Corre blocks with his arms.
Bouthillette lands a nice elbow.
Corre is looking for a takedown.
Corre seems to have got his legs back now.
Bouthillette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Corre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bouthillette should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Corre has tightened it up now! Bouthillette should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Corre!
A very excited looking Ricky Corre 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Neamtu Marian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neamtu Marian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marian shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a leg kick.
Marian scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Marian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neamtu Marian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marian wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans forces Marian back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Evans throws an elbow but misses.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Marian's takedown attempt.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marian is looking for a takedown.
Marian managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Marian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is working for takedown but Marian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marian blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Marian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Marian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Marian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Marian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Evans crashes against the mat.
Evans wants to control but Marian is keeping him busy.
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!
Evans tries to advance to mount but Marian denies him.
Marian is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Evans has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Evans yanks on the arm and Marian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Evans!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Parkhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasjan Kojder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Parkhurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kasjan Kojder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parkhurst tries to avoid it but Kojder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parkhurst to the ground. Parkhurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parkhurst tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Kojder with that takedown attempt.
Parkhurst throws a series of punches but Kojder avoids them all with ease.
Parkhurst misses with a two punch combination.
Parkhurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kojder!
Kojder can't do much from the bottom here.
Kojder sneaks out the side door and pushes Parkhurst away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A jab from Parkhurst finds it's way through Kojder's defenses.
Parkhurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parkhurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kojder circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkhurst misses with a double jab
and Kojder counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder lands a nice hook to Parkhurst's body. Parkhurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parkhurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Parkhurst tries to clinch there but Kojder circles away.
Parkhurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Kojder goes for a double leg but Parkhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parkhurst continues to drive forward.
Robert Parkhurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasjan Kojder.
Kojder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Parkhurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kojder takes the fight into the clinch.
Kojder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parkhurst's efforts to push away.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Parkhurst is working for takedown but Kojder is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parkhurst is breathing heavily.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Parkhurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Parkhurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Kojder stops a takedown attempt from Parkhurst.
Kojder gets control of Parkhurst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kojder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parkhurst wants to stand but Kojder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kojder keeping moving, preventing Parkhurst from controlling successfully.
Kojder controlling Parkhurst's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojder wants to sweep here but Parkhurst controlling him for the moment.
Kojder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parkhurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kojder managing to control the position.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parkhurst lands a jab to Kojder's midsection.
Parkhurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kojder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parkhurst as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojder moves into the clinch.
Kojder taking a breather.
Kojder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parkhurst has had enough of the clinch but Kojder keeps him there for the moment.
Kojder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parkhurst uses from the top position.
Kojder pushes Parkhurst off and gets back to his feet.
Parkhurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parkhurst gets underhooks to prevent Kojder's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kojder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kojder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kasjan Kojder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parkhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parkhurst tries to clinch but Kojder moves out of range.
Parkhurst throws a series of punches but Kojder avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kojder enables Parkhurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kojder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kojder is pulling down on Parkhurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Parkhurst, at least for the moment.
Kojder looking for a sweep. Not yet Kojder, not yet.
Parkhurst wants to stand but Kojder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kojder controls Parkhurst momentarily but Parkhurst frees himself.
Parkhurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojder has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Parkhurst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kojder's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parkhurst 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.
Kasjan Kojder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kojder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parkhurst swinging wildly here.
Kojder cracks the inside of Parkhurst's front leg.
Parkhurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parkhurst can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojder breaks the clinch.
Kojder moves into range and clinches up with Parkhurst.
Kojder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parkhurst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kojder after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parkhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kojder tries to pull guard but Parkhurst forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kojder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parkhurst or not.
Parkhurst misses with a body punch.
Parkhurst tries to pull guard but Kojder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kojder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kojder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parkhurst swivels and escapes.
Kojder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parkhurst sprawls well. Parkhurst wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kojder gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Kojder moves out of range of the leg kick from Parkhurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parkhurst wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parkhurst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parkhurst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kojder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parkhurst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kojder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kojder fails with a takedown attempt.
Parkhurst misses with a double jab.
Parkhurst tries to keep at a distance but Kojder has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kojder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst stops a takedown attempt from Kojder.
Parkhurst wants to break free but Kojder has control.
Parkhurst tries to break free but Kojder pushes him back against the cage.
Parkhurst wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kojder has him pressed against the cage.
Kojder decides to pull guard.
Kasjan Kojder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kojder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parkhurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parkhurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kojder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasjan Kojder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Parkhurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parkhurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Kojder counters with a big head kick but Parkhurst shrugs it off.
Parkhurst falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kojder counters by clinching up.
Kojder gets underhooks to prevent Parkhurst's takedown attempt.
Kojder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parkhurst up against the cage.
Kojder prevents Parkhurst from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kojder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kojder manages to break the clinch.
Kojder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parkhurst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parkhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder forces Parkhurst back against the cage and clinches.
Kojder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parkhurst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robert Parkhurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parkhurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kojder tries to avoid it but Parkhurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kojder to the ground. Kojder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parkhurst misses with a shot to the body
and Kojder counters with a leg kick.
Kojder throws a head kick that half lands.
Kojder drives through and clinches with Parkhurst against the cage.
Kojder has Parkhurst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parkhurst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kojder controlling the action here for a moment.
Kojder breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst is looking to clinch but Kojder is avoiding it.
Parkhurst misses with the combination.
Kojder rushes Parkhurst and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kojder wants to take the fight to the mat but Parkhurst manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kojder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kasjan Kojder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parkhurst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kojder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Kojder manages to pull guard.
Parkhurst postures up.
Parkhurst distracts Kojder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst postures up in Kojder's guard and throws a big left but Kojder blocks it.
Parkhurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parkhurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Parkhurst postures up in Kojder's guard and throws a big left but Kojder blocks it.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parkhurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kojder's head.
Parkhurst won't allow Kojder to sweep him here.
Parkhurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parkhurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojder has wrist control.
Parkhurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parkhurst wants to control from the top but Kojder keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parkhurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parkhurst works over Kojder with some ground and pound from guard.
Parkhurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kojder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parkhurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kojder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parkhurst throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parkhurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kojder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kasjan Kojder.
I've got Kojder 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Kasjan Kojder wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joffrey Leenister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joffrey Leenister!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cahill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leenister defends it nicely.
Leenister connects with a leg kick. Cahill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leenister throws a head kick but Cahill moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cahill.
Cahill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leenister throws the kick towards the body but Cahill avoids it.
Leenister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leenister wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cahill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cahill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cahill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cahill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leenister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leenister misses with a head kick.
Cahill fails with the takedown.
Leenister looks to land a body kick but Cahill moved away.
Leenister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cahill is out of range.
Leenister darts in and clinches Cahill up against the cage.
Leenister keeps control of Cahill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leenister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cahill is trying to pull guard but Leenister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cahill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cahill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cahill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leenister slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leenister throws an elbow but misses.
Leenister comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leenister just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cahill's brow.
Leenister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cahill's efforts to push away.
Cahill blocks an elbow strike from Leenister.
Leenister comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cahill wants to break free but Leenister has control.
Cahill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leenister lands an elbow that stopped Cahill in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tim Cahill has been cut.
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!
Leenister throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leenister throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Cahill dodges an elbow strike from Leenister.
Leenister prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahill is breathing heavily.
Cahill jumps guard but Leenister stands there with Cahill around his waist. Cahill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cahill blocks an elbow strike from Leenister.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leenister.
Leenister lands an elbow just above Cahill 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leenister just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cahill's brow.
Leenister looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leenister stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cahill is trying to drag Leenister to the mat but Leenister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cahill is looking to control Leenister's arms but Leenister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cahill has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cahill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cahill avoids the elbow strike from Leenister, against the cage.
Cahill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Cahill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cahill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leenister lands an elbow inside that Cahill shrugs off.
Cahill is rocked!
Leenister throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Cahill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cahill blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leenister throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahill avoids the elbow strike from Leenister, against the cage.
Cahill seems to have got his legs back now.
Leenister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leenister throws an elbow that misses.
Leenister has Cahill pressed against the cage. He pushes Cahill back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Leenister throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cahill crashing to the floor! Leenister piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cahill is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joffrey Leenister!
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