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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bors Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian King will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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34
167 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm
34
160 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bors Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill throws a shot to the body.
King shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King wants to stand but Hill is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hill, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
King misses with the combination.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King wants to clinch
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hill back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King is not content to let Hill control the position.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
King tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
King missing with punches from the bottom.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
King is trying to stand.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
King is looking to escape.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hill manages to move to mount!
King is trying desperately to improve position.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Hill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Hill 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.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Hill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
King throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hill with a couple of short strikes.
Hill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hill with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hill looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Hill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hill thowing shots but they're missing.
King is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bors Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hill tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a counter combo.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Brian King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King wants to clinch but Hill slips to the side
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill connects with a crisp jab.
King throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands with a good body shot.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as King shoots in.
Hill fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King is breathing heavily.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Hill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Hill getting side control.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King is trying to stand.
Hill postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for King to stand up.
Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill digs a good hook to King's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bors Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian King.
King fails with the takedown
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bors Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hill.
Hill lands with a good body shot.
King looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
A cross from Hill lands.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill scores with a nice body kick.
Hill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hill in particular looking to stall.
Hill thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is not content to let Hill control the position.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill stops King from standing up.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King throws a strike from the bottom but Hill passes into side control!
Hill throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bors Hill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill gets a clinch.
King avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from King.
King closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Hill lands the left hand.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
King moves to clinch but Hill breaks away
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
King misses with the combination.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hill.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hill.
Hill sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Bors Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian King.
Hill is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Hill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
King has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Hill digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill stalling.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King is rocked!
A short right from Hill on the inside.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Hill manages to break the clinch.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King throws a combination that misses
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hill counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hill isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bors Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Bors Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raziq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Abdul Raziq has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Abdul Raziq seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
6 - 20 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Raziq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raziq tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul Raziq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raziq.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Raziq is avoiding it.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Raziq. Raziq gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Raziq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raziq lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
It looks like Brody Johnson has been cut.
Raziq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raziq's brow.
Raziq wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Raziq avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Raziq avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Raziq is blocking nicely.
Raziq lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Raziq tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raziq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Raziq.
Raziq lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Raziq.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raziq.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raziq avoids it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson is looking to control Raziq's arms but Raziq gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Raziq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raziq lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Raziq.
Raziq is looking for a takedown.
Raziq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Raziq avoids them all with ease.
Raziq looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Raziq persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Raziq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raziq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Raziq backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Raziq manages to avoid it all.
Raziq fails with the takedown.
As Raziq backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Raziq manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raziq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raziq keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raziq tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raziq fails to land the takedown.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raziq blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Raziq blocks with his arms.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Raziq lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Raziq lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Raziq lands a nice elbow.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raziq has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to stall.
Raziq fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Raziq blocks it.
Raziq prevents the takedown attempt.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raziq lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Brody Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Raziq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Raziq.
Raziq is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Raziq blocks with his arms.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raziq prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raziq.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raziq finish him?
Raziq misses with an elbow strike.
Raziq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Raziq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raziq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Raziq, against the cage.
Raziq keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Raziq manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raziq is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand but Raziq is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raziq wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Raziq uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raziq or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Raziq is breathing heavily.
Raziq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raziq just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Raziq throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raziq throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Raziq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brody Johnson's cut.
That's time! Raziq's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Raziq lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Raziq jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raziq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Raziq has wrist control.
Raziq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raziq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up in Raziq's guard and throws a big left but Raziq blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raziq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raziq wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raziq fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raziq checks a low kick from Johnson.
Raziq dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Raziq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raziq misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raziq is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Raziq bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Raziq drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Raziq's ribcage. Raziq let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Raziq keeps him there for the moment.
Raziq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
The cut above Brody Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raziq.
Raziq drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raziq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson stands up from Raziq's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson wants to stall.
Raziq gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raziq will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson pushes down on Raziq's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raziq's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raziq is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raziq's head.
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Raziq shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raziq went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Raziq manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raziq has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson leaves Raziq with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Raziq is blocking nicely.
Raziq managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Raziq gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Abdul Raziq has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raziq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raziq fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raziq is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Raziq blocks with his arms.
Raziq lands a nice elbow.
Brody Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Raziq has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brody Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raziq.
Raziq has Johnson pressed against the cage. He pushes Johnson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Raziq throws a beautiful elbow that sends Johnson crashing to the floor! Raziq piles on the pressure with more strikes! Johnson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Raziq!
After the fight, Abdul Raziq was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
175 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Polo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Polo's half guard.
Polo looking for submissions off his back.
Polo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polo is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Polo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Polo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds prevents Polo from standing back up.
Polo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Reynolds seems content to control.
Polo tries to kick Reynolds off in order to stand up. Reynolds Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Polo is working away.
Polo is looking for a sweep.
Polo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but Polo denies him.
Reynolds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Polo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Polo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries to escape but Reynolds is in control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polo wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Polo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds backing away here, and Polo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds clinches.
Polo is trying to break free.
Polo taking a breather.
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polo lands a big head kick that sends Reynolds tumbling to the mat! Polo takes a step backwards and waves Reynolds back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reynolds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo and Reynolds are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Polo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Reynolds into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Polo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Polo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34
180 lbs
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24
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Vantrell. Vantrell maintains the clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vantrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vantrell can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Vantrell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vantrell keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Vantrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working for a kimura but Vantrell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Vantrell is keeping him busy.
Vantrell wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vantrell keeps working.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vantrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Vantrell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is keen to just control but Vantrell is a slippery customer.
Silva is thwarting Vantrell's attempts to control the position.
Vantrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Vantrell defending well.
Vantrell tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Vantrell is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Vantrell is defending well.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vantrell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vantrell is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vantrell defends well and Silva ends up having to push Vantrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vantrell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vic Vantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Silva.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Vantrell has him pressed against the cage.
Vantrell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell moves into full mount!
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vantrell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Silva tries to hold on but Vantrell postures up.
Vantrell with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vantrell landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Silva has been cut.
Vantrell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Silva bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vantrell and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Vantrell!
A victorious Vic Vantrell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Chuck Silva had this to say: 'it was bad luck'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Tranchemontagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun Ce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yves Tranchemontagne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tranchemontagne takes a swing at Ce's ribcage but misses.
Ce jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SAVATE DE RUE du Quebec in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Ce misses.
Ce tests Tranchemontagne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tranchemontagne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ce staying out of range there.
Tranchemontagne blocks a jab.
Tranchemontagne misses with a body shot.
Tranchemontagne throws the left hand but Ce avoids the punch easily.
Ce fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ce!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ce checks a leg kick.
Tranchemontagne dodges the punch combination from Ce.
Tranchemontagne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tranchemontagne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ce.
Nice uppercut lands for Ce. That snapped Tranchemontagne's head back.
We've been informed that Tranchemontagne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ce scores with a shot to the body.
Tranchemontagne throws a low kick, looking for Ce's leg but Ce calmly moves out of range.
Tranchemontagne drops his hands momentarily and Ce takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tranchemontagne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ce throws the left hand but Tranchemontagne avoids the punch easily.
Ce checks a leg kick.
Ce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne gets a clinch.
Tranchemontagne breaks from the clinch.
Ce scores with a nice strike.
Ce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ce moves away from the strike by Tranchemontagne.
Ce cracks Tranchemontagne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ce scores with the left hand. Tranchemontagne knows he should have avoided that one.
Tranchemontagne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ce.
Ce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tranchemontagne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ce is just out of range.
Tranchemontagne tries a low kick but Ce avoids it.
Ce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tranchemontagne swings for the body but Ce moves out of range.
Ce is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tranchemontagne slips a jab and a cross from Ce.
Tranchemontagne moves into range and clinches up with Ce.
Tranchemontagne tries to land a knee to the head but Ce blocks with his arms.
Tranchemontagne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ce blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tranchemontagne is stalling here.
Ce is stalling here.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but Ce blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tranchemontagne trying to land knees to the body.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but Ce blocks it.
Ce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ce is trying to drag Tranchemontagne to the mat but Tranchemontagne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tranchemontagne avoiding damage as Ce throws knees to the body.
Tranchemontagne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ce's face.
Tranchemontagne manages to break the clinch.
Sun Ce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tranchemontagne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ce.
Tranchemontagne misses the shot to the body.
Ce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tranchemontagne.
Ce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tranchemontagne misses with a wild body shot.
Ce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yves Tranchemontagne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tranchemontagne ducks under a wild hook from Ce.
Tranchemontagne misses with a hook.
Tranchemontagne stuffs the takedown attempt from Ce. Ce gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Ce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tranchemontagne slips a straight right by Ce.
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!
Ce keeps the fight on the outside.
Ce throws out a loose jab but Tranchemontagne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tranchemontagne.
Ce is looking to clinch.
Tranchemontagne throws a low kick but Ce moves out of range easily.
Tranchemontagne gets a clinch.
Tranchemontagne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ce dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tranchemontagne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ce is just out of range.
Tranchemontagne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ce rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Ce.
Ce misses with a looping left.
Tranchemontagne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ce throws out the jab.
Sun Ce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tranchemontagne ducks under a wild hook from Ce.
Ce fails with a takedown attempt.
Sun Ce is winning the standup battle so far.
Tranchemontagne clinches up against the cage.
Ce scores with a shot to the side of Tranchemontagne's head.
Ce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tranchemontagne can do to turn this around?
Tranchemontagne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tranchemontagne looking to throw knees to the head but Ce is blocking nicely.
Tranchemontagne slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Ce fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne has Ce pushed against the cage.
Ce tries a body shot but Tranchemontagne blocks it.
Ce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yves Tranchemontagne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tranchemontagne lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Tranchemontagne.
It looks like Sun Ce has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ce is trying to break free.
Tranchemontagne manages to break the clinch.
Tranchemontagne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tranchemontagne tries to land a knee to the head but Ce blocks with his arms.
Tranchemontagne missing with knees to the body.
Ce tries to land knees in the clinch but Tranchemontagne avoids the damage to the body.
Ce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tranchemontagne has him pressed against the cage.
Tranchemontagne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ce.
Ce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tranchemontagne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ce decides to pull guard.
Ce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tranchemontagne is looking to stand up but Ce won't let him.
Tranchemontagne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tranchemontagne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tranchemontagne seems keen to control Ce's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne is trying to control the position but Ce postures up.
Tranchemontagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Tranchemontagne, not yet.
Ce is pushing down on Tranchemontagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tranchemontagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tranchemontagne is not content to let Ce control the position.
Tranchemontagne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ce is pressing down on Tranchemontagne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tranchemontagne is holding on for now.
Tranchemontagne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tranchemontagne wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tranchemontagne is trying to maintain the position but Ce is very close to passing his half guard.
Ce is looking for a kimura but Tranchemontagne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ce to get the leverage.
Ce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tranchemontagne's head.
Ce is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tranchemontagne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sun Ce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stirling Sanguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stirling Sanguin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanguin wants a takedown.
Rogers lands a knee to the body.
Rogers has Sanguin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rogers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanguin tumbling to the mat - Rogers dives into Sanguin's guard.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguin's head.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Sanguin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Sanguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanguin's guard.
Sanguin trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanguin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is nestled in close to Sanguin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers 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.
Sanguin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sanguin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Rogers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Random Collective (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collective kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Barricade. Brophy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Random Collective!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collective.
Collective checks a leg kick.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collective has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collective looks to land a combination. Brophy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collective avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Collective attempts a counter takedown but Brophy avoids it well and moves away.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Collective jumps back.
Collective shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brophy is trying to defend but Collective finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brophy is looking to improve his position.
Collective wants to pass to mount but Brophy is defending the position.
Collective decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collective to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collective throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collective throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collective gets to his feet. Brophy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Collective misses with a takedown
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
Collective darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.
Collective blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Collective lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Collective lands an elbow inside that Brophy shrugs off.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collective avoids it.
Collective trying to stall but Brophy improves his position.
Collective lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy gets through Collective's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collective throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collective.
Our sources have told us that Collective has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Collective blocks an uppercut.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brophy throws an elbow but misses.
Collective blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy is trying to force a seperation but Collective has the dominant position.
Collective throws an elbow that misses.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Collective misses with an elbow strike.
Brophy lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike from Collective.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collective backwards.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collective.
Collective'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.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collective is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brophy is keeping busy.
Collective tries for a takedown but Brophy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Collective - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collective blocking some punches.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Collective manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collective closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Collective avoids the damage to the body.
Collective lands an elbow just above Brophy 's eye.
Collective manages to break the clinch.
Collective closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collective blocks an uppercut.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Grant Brophy has been cut.
Collective wants to take the fight to the mat but Brophy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brophy is trying to push Collective away but Collective has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Collective lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Collective.
Brophy throws an elbow but it misses.
Brophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Collective won't allow it.
Collective on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Random Collective will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy'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.
Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collective.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Collective avoids it.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collective wants to clinch.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collective checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collective tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been informed that Brophy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collective shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collective pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collective just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
Collective lands an elbow that stopped Brophy in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collective throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collective.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.
Random Collective has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collective throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy crunches a lovely knee into Collective's ribcage.
Collective gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Collective shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collective.
Collective checks a leg kick.
As Brophy tries to get set, Collective tries to push him back and clinch up but Brophy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collective wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Collective tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Collective fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collective misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Collective closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collective lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collective lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Collective backwards.
Collective avoiding damage as Brophy throws knees to the body.
Collective using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Collective.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Collective avoids the elbow strike from Brophy, against the cage.
Collective tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Collective goes for a takedown attempt but Brophy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grant Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collective's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Collective blocks the leg kick.
Collective shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Collective wants to clinch.
Collective fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brophy, pushing him back against the cage.
Collective lands an elbow inside that Brophy shrugs off.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collective blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.
Collective pushes off an throws an elbow but Brophy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Collective lands a damaging elbow.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Collective moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Collective is looking to counter the offense by Brophy and move into the clinch.
Collective tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collective backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Collective is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a low kick but Collective moves out of range easily.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collective lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brophy pushes Collective back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collective throws an elbow but it misses.
Collective blocking some punches.
Collective breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collective checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collective blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Brophy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Collective is looking to clinch.
Collective avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brophy throws a head kick but Collective moves out of range.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Collective sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brophy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collective.
Collective looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Brophy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collective tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Collective throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brophy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collective is in Brophy's guard.
Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brophy keeping full guard, as Collective tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collective is one step ahead there.
Brophy is trying to control the position but Collective postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy pulls Collective in close to prevent any damage.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Collective controlling him for the moment.
Collective wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collective missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collective trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Collective tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Collective moves out of range easily.
Collective has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collective looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brophy!
You can see the frustration on Brophy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collective is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brophy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brophy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Collective seems to be looking for submissions.
Brophy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collective is working away from the top position though.
Brophy is looking for a sweep. Collective is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective trying to mount his opponent but Brophy defends it.
Collective wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working.
Collective is controlling the pace.
Collective is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brophy is pressing down on Collective's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brophy trying to keep a closed guard but Collective is proving a slippery customer.
Brophy pulls Collective in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collective gets to his feet - Brophy follows without any prompting.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy thumps Collective with a low kick.
Collective moves into the clinch.
Collective blocks an elbow strike from Brophy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collective just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collective in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collective uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collective's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Collective looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!
After the fight, Grant Brophy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalti Eyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyj comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Sexy and I Know It. James has chosen NWO Wolfpack as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
245 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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33
275 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hjalti Eyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyj blocks a head kick by James.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James drops his shoulder and cracks Eyj with a huge uppercut! Eyj goes down! Can James finish him?
It looks like Hjalti Eyj has been cut.
Eyj is looking for a triangle here but James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eyj gets back to half 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!
James throwing shots but Eyj is blocking nicely.
James throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eyj to regain full guard.
Eyj had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
Eyj trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James 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.
Eyj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Eyj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eyj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Eyj is retaining full guard.
Eyj pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eyj is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eyj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eyj looking to control.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Eyj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eyj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eyj misses with a head kick.
Eyj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Eyj throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Eyj gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
James controls Eyj momentarily but Eyj frees himself.
James wants to sweep here but Eyj controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Eyj has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eyj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eyj advances position into side control!
Eyj wants to control for a moment but James uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Eyj wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James tries to get to full guard but Eyj has control of the leg.
James is looking to control Eyj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyj is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James tries to roll over but Eyj keeps him under control.
Eyj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James 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.
Jimmy James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjalti Eyj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James throws a jab when Eyj was well out of range.
Eyj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Eyj.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eyj throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a hook.
Eyj thinks about countering with a body kick.
Eyj tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James throws a fast counter high kick but Eyj manages to duck under it in time.
Eyj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eyj counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
A head kick lands from James that sends Eyj to the canvas. Eyj tries to scramble back to his feet but James brings him back down into side control.
Eyj is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Eyj! James senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Eyj out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I knew this was going to be a war. He's a tough guy and he showed it tonight. I don't know how many more fights I have left in me but I am going to enjoy every one. Especially the victories!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Larsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Larsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Paul Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Brown misses with a combination
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Larsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larsson is working away from the top position though.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Larsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Larsson has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brown wants to control but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larsson mounts Brown! Really nice guard pass there!
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown 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.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown won't allow Larsson to pass to mount.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson.
Brown trying to control but Larsson postures up.
Larsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsson has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Larsson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Larsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jack Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown cracks Larsson with an open hand slap.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brown jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses the body punch
and Larsson counters with a two punch combo.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Larsson seems unphased.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larsson is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larsson to get the leverage.
Brown is not content to let Larsson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Larsson eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Larsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsson has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Larsson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Larsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Larsson fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Larsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsson looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Larsson drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Larsson defends easily.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Jack Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Larsson won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown looking to control.
Brown working for a triangle but Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Larsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsson.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Larsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Larsson to control.
Larsson has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Larsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown tries to roll but Larsson sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Yikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Yikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yikes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Yikes drops Steel Penn Alliance with a naaaaasty hook - Steel Penn Alliance is in real trouble here! Yikes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Yikes!
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