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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kettel - My Dogan . Tommy MacKenzie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacKenzie at a distance.
Bautista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacKenzie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bautista cracks MacKenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacKenzie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacKenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacKenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Bautista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacKenzie manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacKenzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut
enabling MacKenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista jabs at MacKenzie's body.
MacKenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bautista momentarily.
MacKenzie misses with a body shot.
MacKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bautista is looking to slow MacKenzie down with leg kicks.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of MacKenzie's head but MacKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bautista.
A big right from MacKenzie misses.
MacKenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Bautista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacKenzie dodges the punch combination from Bautista.
Bautista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacKenzie. MacKenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacKenzie.
Bautista tries for a takedown but MacKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacKenzie misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacKenzie. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fidel Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacKenzie throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
MacKenzie lands a jab to the nose.
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!
MacKenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bautista momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bautista swinging wildly here.
Bautista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bautista is looking to wear down MacKenzie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacKenzie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacKenzie lands in his opponent's guard.
MacKenzie looking to pass the guard.
Bautista looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bautista is keeping the position for now.
MacKenzie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fidel Bautista.
Bautista has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bautista there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bautista blocks a jab.
MacKenzie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by MacKenzie.
Bautista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacKenzie keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
Bautista passes MacKenzie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacKenzie tries to get to full guard but Bautista has control of the leg.
Bautista is controlling the pace.
MacKenzie trying to hold on to Bautista's head to control him but Bautista postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Bautista connects with a nice short shot to MacKenzie's temple.
MacKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy MacKenzie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
MacKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bautista throws a right hand that misses
and MacKenzie counters with an outside leg kick.
MacKenzie tries to land a leg kick but Bautista saw it coming and moves away.
Bautista lands a slapping body shot.
Bautista lands a jab to MacKenzie's midsection.
MacKenzie cracks Bautista with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacKenzie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bautista lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKenzie looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacKenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacKenzie.
A jab from Bautista misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista dives in and grabs MacKenzie's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacKenzie pushes down on Bautista's head and hops out.
Bautista works the jab nicely.
MacKenzie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bautista throws a solid leg kick but MacKenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bautista.
Bautista connects with a solid leg kick.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacKenzie drops his shoulder and cracks Bautista with a huge uppercut! Bautista goes down! Can MacKenzie finish him?
Bautista is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKenzie arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bautista's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy MacKenzie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tommy MacKenzie waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beast might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Child O'mine - Guns N' Roses. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestling Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Wilkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilkins, right into the meat.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Beast tries to bum rush Wilkins with a series of wild strikes but Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Beast looks to throw the jab but Wilkins is out of range.
Beast swings for the body but Wilkins moves out of range.
Beast avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilkins - that will leave a mark!
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkins throws a front kick aimed at Beast's knee but Beast avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilkins 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Wilkins is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws out a powerful jab.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilkins cracks Beast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Beast drives through with a takedown into Wilkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilkins controls Beast momentarily but Beast frees himself.
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkins's legs - danger averted.
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!
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Beast wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilkins is looking to sweep but instead, Beast has passed into half guard.
Wilkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet.
Beast prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Wilkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkins working for a triangle but Beast defends it easily.
Beast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beast!
Beast working to try and regain half guard.
Beast sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilkins lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilkins will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Wilkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast moves out of range as Wilkins strikes.
Wilkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkins.
Beast avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Wilkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilkins wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Beast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilkins. That one must have hurt.
Beast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkins. That's going to slow Beast down.
Wilkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkins's waist but Wilkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins scores with a head kick.
It looks like Wrestling Beast has been cut.
Wilkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beast seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilkins lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins catches Beast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wilkins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Beast is looking to defend but Wilkins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Beast! Wilkins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Beast taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). CJ Wilkins!
A victorious CJ Wilkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Savo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Islamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaac Savo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Islamanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Savo wants to clinch.
Islamanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Islamanov counters with a low kick, right behind Savo 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savo tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Islamanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savo clinches with his opponent.
Islamanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Savo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savo wants to control but Islamanov postures up.
Islamanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islamanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Islamanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savo wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Islamanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savo is holding on to half guard well.
Islamanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Islamanov is looking for a kimura but Savo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Islamanov to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islamanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islamanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savo is controlling Islamanov's trapped leg to prevent Islamanov from advancing to side control.
Islamanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Savo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Islamanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savo looking for submissions off his back.
Islamanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savo defends it well.
Savo trying to control but Islamanov postures up.
Islamanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Islamanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savo is trying to maintain the position but Islamanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Islamanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savo defending well though.
Islamanov is looking for a kimura but Savo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Islamanov to get the leverage.
Islamanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savo is just riding it out for now. Islamanov eventually gives up the hold.
Savo wants to control but Islamanov is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Islamanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savo defending well though.
Savo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islamanov is looking for a kimura but Savo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Islamanov to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Islamanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savo lands a nice hook to Islamanov's body. Islamanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Savo lands a nice looking body shot.
Savo tries to close the distance and clinch but Islamanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savo moves into the clinch.
Islamanov tightens his grip and picks Savo up, before dumping him to the ground. Savo manages to land in guard.
Islamanov 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.
Savo working a defensive guard here.
Savo wants to sweep but no luck.
Islamanov is in close to Savo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Islamanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savo wants to control from the top but Islamanov keeps moving.
Islamanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Islamanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Islamanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islamanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Islamanov is breathing heavily.
Islamanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Islamanov working for submissions but it's allowed Savo to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savo is trying to work for a kimura but Islamanov is defending well.
Islamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Savo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Islamanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savo pulls his head out easily.
Savo not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savo wants to free his trapped foot but Islamanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Islamanov looking for subs from the bottom but Savo mounts him!
Savo controlling his opponent.
Savo prevents Islamanov from getting the reversal.
Islamanov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savo controlling the pace for now.
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 Isaac Savo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Savo gets a takedown into half guard.
Islamanov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Savo. Oh but Islamanov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Savo goes limp - he's gone! Islamanov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Islamanov!
Ruslan Islamanov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eli Bernstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bernstein misses its intended target.
Bernstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moonra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernstein somewhat.
Moonra throws a leg kick but Bernstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bernstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Eli Bernstein has been cut.
Bernstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bernstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moonra cracks Bernstein with a big right hand and Bernstein goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Moonra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bernstein is controlling Moonra's posture.
Moonra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moonra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bernstein working a defensive guard but Moonra passes into half guard.
Bernstein trying to hold on to Moonra's head to control him but Moonra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moonra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bernstein is looking to improve his position.
Bernstein is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Moonra thows a huge punch but Bernstein dodges it nicely.
Moonra prevents Bernstein from improving his position.
Bernstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moonra.
Bernstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moonra.
Bernstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moonra.
Moonra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moonra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moonra is working for a submission of some sort.
Moonra uses his free foot to push down on Bernstein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bernstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein wants to control but Moonra is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Moonra has a good base and remains in mount.
Bernstein is bucking up trying to escape but Moonra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moonra lands a big shot there that rocks Bernstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moonra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moonra postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bernstein in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bernstein to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
A relieved looking Jacob Moonra 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
143 lbs
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ax gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Ax to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Ax controlling him for the moment.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward wants to stand but Ax is controlling the position.
Ax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward wants to sweep here but Ax controlling him for the moment.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ax trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Mr Ward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to stand but Ax is controlling the position.
Ax is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Ax scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Ax is proving a slippery customer.
Ward 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.
Ward has his foot on Ax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ax works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ax won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
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.
Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ward trying to control but Ax is having none of it.
Ward landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ax hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ax but Ax pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Ax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward tries for a takedown but Ax circles away easily
so Ax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward is pulling down on Ax's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mr Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ax throws a big elbow that misses.
Ax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ax trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward keeping full guard, as Ax tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Ax tries to strike from the bottom.
Ax being controlled here, momentarily.
Mr Ward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ax gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Ax manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Ax is working from the bottom.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ax manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ax throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Ax loaded up on that one.
Ward swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ward tries to hold on but Ax pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ax throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ward wants to hold on but Ax pushes him away.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ax is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ax thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Ward gets back to full guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ax with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ax prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
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 Mr Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Ax counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ward!
Ax is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ward misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Ax keeps moving and retains side control.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward wants to take a breather but Ax is having none of it.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ax keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mr Ward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Ax shows good takedown defense.
Samin Ax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ax gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward moves into the clinch.
Ax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward looks to land a combination but Ax avoids it well.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Ax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward pulls guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ax is one step ahead there.
Ax won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Ax throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ax's guard.
Ax wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ax is keeping the position for now.
Ax keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Ward.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Mr Ward.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikiya Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon comes into the arena with Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards blaring out of the sound system. Kjell Dillon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikiya Hayashida's chin.
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42
268 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikiya Hayashida!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon throws a series of punches but Hayashida avoids them all with ease.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayashida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Hayashida.
Hayashida's coach down at EUOLUCAO MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hayashida's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hayashida misses with a low kick.
Hayashida throws the kick towards the body but Dillon avoids it.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hayashida. Hayashida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayashida throws a right and a left that Dillon avoids nicely.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Hayashida.
Dillon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayashida throws a solid leg kick but Dillon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayashida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayashida. Dillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillon jabs at Hayashida's body.
Dillon blocks a head kick by Hayashida.
Dillon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hayashida.
Dillon throws a one two combo.
Hayashida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dillon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Hayashida.
Hayashida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Dillon misses.
Dillon blocks a head kick by Hayashida.
Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dillon.
Dillon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayashida tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayashida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dillon.
Hayashida slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hayashida is rocked!
Dillon looks to land a right hand but Hayashida moved out of range.
Hayashida is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillon finish him?
Hayashida defending well as Dillon loads up on a big left hand.
Dillon misses with a straight right.
Dillon throws the left hand but Hayashida avoids the punch easily.
Dillon looks to land a right hand but Hayashida moved out of range.
Dillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillon throws a jab when Hayashida was well out of range.
A head kick by Dillon - that's a beauty! Hayashida is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Dillon can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjell Dillon!
Kjell Dillon took some time post fight to say the following; 'im coming for that title!'.
The defeated Mikiya Hayashida had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Tapout Elite - Hardcore Montreal Fighting League'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazimir Iskander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
242 lbs
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29
255 lbs
1 - 24 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazimir Iskander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskander lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Iskander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Iskander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
King is looking to stand up but Iskander isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iskander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iskander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iskander stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Iskander scoring with punches and elbows.
King is being controlled here.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King is trying to get back to his feet.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Ryan King has been cut.
Iskander crunches a massive hammerfist down on King - he's out! Iskander Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazimir Iskander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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15 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint.
James scores with a takedown into Saint's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saint isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Saint on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
Saint is trying to improve his position.
James in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
Saint is letting James control him for a moment.
Saint is not content to let James control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint keeps working.
Saint tries to improve position but can't.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint is looking for a sweep.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saint wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saint is trying to get back to full guard.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James is trying to control. Saint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint is not content to let James control the position.
James passes to full mount!
Saint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saint is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saint avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from James.
Saint blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James controlling the action here.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saint on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saint regains full guard. Nicely done.
James looking to pass the guard.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James postures up in Saint's guard and throws a big left but Saint blocks it.
James stands up over Saint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saint 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.
James wants to pass the guard but Saint is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James with a poor takedown
and Saint counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint won't be happy with that.
Saint can't do much from the bottom here.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James working the head with strikes.
James slows the pace down.
Saint is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saint tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint keeps working.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working Saint over with strikes.
Saint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saint tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James slows the pace down in half guard.
Saint avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James drops an elbow to the side of Saint's head.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint is trying to keep James in close.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James won't allow Saint to sweep him here.
Saint has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Saint.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Saint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommy James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Saint is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! James rolls with it to try and escape but Saint cranks on the arm and James is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kain Saint!
An intense looking Kain Saint took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i want JOHNNY BLAZE!'.
The defeated Tommy James had this to say: 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight,Backyard Fighting for helping me look so good,Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in Hardcore Montreal Fighting League...really wanted the win toni'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth . On his way into the cage it seems that Fernando Alves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fernando Alves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
Danielson stalling in the clinch but Alves improves position.
A short right from Alves.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alves.
We've been hearing reports that Alves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Danielson tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alves.
A frustrated look appears on Danielson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danielson blocks a body shot from Alves.
Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alves has Danielson pressed against the cage, preventing Danielson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves misses with a body punch.
Danielson manages to break the clinch.
Alves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danielson moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Danielson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands with a nice body kick.
Danielson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alves scores with a push kick.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Danielson throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
A big left from Danielson misses.
Jab from Alves.
It looks like Bradly Danielson has been cut.
Danielson throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves has Danielson pressed against the cage, preventing Danielson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves stalling.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Danielson is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Danielson has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danielson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alves wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves taking a breather.
Danielson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Danielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danielson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Danielson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Alves lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danielson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danielson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Danielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danielson.
Danielson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danielson's efforts to push away.
Alves prevents Danielson from breaking the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Danielson shrugs off.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danielson backwards.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danielson.
Danielson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danielson can turn it around.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danielson backwards.
Alves letting Danielson take a breather here.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Danielson controls the action.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves has Danielson pressed against the cage, preventing Danielson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Danielson working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danielson tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradly Danielson's cut.
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.
Danielson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Alves is looking to clinch but Danielson is avoiding it.
Alves moves into the clinch.
Danielson working hard to break the clinch.
Alves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Danielson controls the action.
Fernando Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danielson wants to break free but Alves has control.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danielson.
Alves prevents Danielson from breaking the clinch.
Danielson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alves is working Danielson over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danielson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves prevents Danielson from breaking the clinch.
Danielson blocks a body shot from Alves.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alves.
Alves avoiding damage.
Danielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Danielson.
Danielson gets control of Alves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Danielson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Danielson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working away.
Alves trying to control the position but Danielson is working away.
Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danielson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Alves tries to advance to mount but Danielson denies him.
Alves misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danielson!
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Danielson is in a horrible position here. Alves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Bradly Danielson's cut even more.
Alves working Danielson over with strikes here.
Danielson is rocked!
The cut above Bradly Danielson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bradly Danielson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fernando Alves!
Fernando Alves is the new welterweight champion!
Fernando Alves 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesco Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frog Song. Vee has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tesco Vee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cyr. That's going to slow Vee down.
The crowd cheers as Vee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyr doesn't seem phased though.
Vee looks to land a combination. Cyr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Vee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cyr avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee throws a jab when Cyr was well out of range.
Cyr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vee throws a series of punches but Cyr moves out of range.
Cyr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Cyr as he checks the leg kick.
Cyr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cyr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vee's guard now.
Cyr pushing down on Vee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vee trying to hold on to Cyr's head to control him but Cyr postures up.
Vee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cyr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cyr's back!
Vee controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee avoiding Cyr 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Vee.
Cyr is in bad spot here.
Vee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vee lands punches and elbows.
Vee biding his time, controlling Cyr.
Cyr is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyr tries to escape the position.
Vee lands punches and elbows.
Vee throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cyr!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cyr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cyr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cyr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vee looking to control but Cyr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is trying to escape the mount.
Vee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cyr?
Vee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vee landing strikes from the mount.
Cyr is rocked!
BOOM! Vee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Cyr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vee's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tesco Vee! Tesco Vee retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tesco Vee 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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