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ECFC FIGHT NIGHT 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Richer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Richer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Richer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Richer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Richer steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Richer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Richer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Potopitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Potopitch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Potopitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Potopitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Potopitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Potopitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Pitbull MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potopitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potopitch tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Potopitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Potopitch's guard.
Potopitch managing to control the position.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potopitch wants to get back to full guard.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott moves nicely into side control.
Potopitch is looking for a sweep.
Scott trying to control the position but Potopitch is working away.
Potopitch dodges the ground and pound from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Potopitch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Potopitch controls the position.
Potopitch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Potopitch working for a choke but Scott is defending well.
Potopitch tries to get the hooks in deep but Scott pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potopitch looking for the RNC.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Potopitch wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Potopitch is cranking Scott's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Scott! He's tightened the choke and Scott is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Potopitch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee clinches up against the cage.
Leblanc letting McGee take a breather here.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
Leblanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblanc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leblanc goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee prevents it.
Leblanc looking for a takedown.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Leblanc.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
Leblanc is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jean Paul Leblanc has been cut.
Leblanc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leblanc takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Leblanc's ribcage.
Leblanc looks winded!
Leblanc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leblanc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leblanc up against the cage.
Leblanc tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee is pushing Leblanc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGee with a knee to the head.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Leblanc shrugs off.
Leblanc takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Leblanc goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leblanc takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Leblanc won't want to take too many of those.
Leblanc takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Jean Paul Leblanc's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
Leblanc takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leblanc up against the cage.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee'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.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leblanc's defenses.
The cut above Jean Paul Leblanc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Leblanc in a clinch.
McGee slowing the pace effectively.
McGee taking a breather.
Leblanc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by McGee.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Leblanc.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblanc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is pushing Leblanc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Leblanc shrugs off.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGee has Leblanc pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leblanc takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee drops Leblanc with a big knee straight up the middle! Leblanc is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jean Paul Leblanc's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean Paul Leblanc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clarence McGee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganas Krusak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Moskavony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krusak comes to the cage accompanied by Rude. Jerry Moskavony struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ganas Krusak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Moskavony!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskavony scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krusak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moskavony.
Krusak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krusak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moskavony should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krusak has tightened it up now! Moskavony should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ganas Krusak!
During a confident post fight interview, Ganas Krusak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Elves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Spengler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elves comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Coming Undone. Spengler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bully. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Ryan Elves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Spengler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spengler slaps away a takedown attempt from Elves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spengler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spengler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spengler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spengler forces Elves back against the cage and clinches.
Elves jumps guard but Spengler stands there with Elves around his waist. Elves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elves is trying to break the clinch but Spengler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elves throws an elbow but misses.
Spengler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spengler trying to stall but Elves improves his position.
Spengler keeps control of Elves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spengler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spengler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elves blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spengler regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spengler is pulling down on Elves's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elves 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.
Spengler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elves postures up.
Spengler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elves throwing strikes but missing.
Elves being controlled here momentarily.
Spengler can't keep his opponent in guard - Elves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spengler's head.
Elves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spengler is trying to stand up here but Elves is controlling him well.
Elves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elves is looking for a kimura but Spengler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elves to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spengler is trying to control but can't.
Elves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spengler tries to kick Elves off but Elves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elves 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.
Still in half guard, Elves seems content to control.
Elves lands strikes from half guard.
Elves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spengler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elves.
Elves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elves stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spengler wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dolph Spengler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Spengler with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spengler is out of range and Elves settles back down.
Spengler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spengler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Elves 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.
Elves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elves in particular looking to stall.
Spengler is trying to get back to full guard.
Elves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elves is looking to take a break and control but Spengler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spengler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spengler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Elves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spengler defends it well.
Spengler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spengler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elves wants to take a breather but Spengler is having none of it.
Elves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elves wants to work for an arm triangle but Spengler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spengler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elves.
Elves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spengler is trying to stand.
Spengler is defending against the submission attempts here by Elves.
Elves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Elves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spengler can do to turn this around?
Elves is taking a breather. Spengler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spengler wants to get back to his feet.
Elves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spengler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spengler as Elves tries to tie him up.
Elves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spengler smiles and moves away.
Spengler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spengler feints the counter takedown.
Elves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spengler is looking to clinch but Elves is avoiding it.
Elves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Elves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Elves gets the takedown into side control.
Spengler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spengler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spengler is trying to buck Elves off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spengler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Elves.
Ryan Elves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spengler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elves asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Elves decides to stand back up.
Spengler throws a sloppy head kick and Elves moves out of range easily.
Spengler tries to clinch but Elves moves out of range.
Spengler pushes Elves up against the cage in a clinch.
Elves has Spengler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elves pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spengler tumbling to the mat - Elves dives into Spengler's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elves stands up from Spengler's guard - Elves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan Elves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elves shoots in but no luck this time.
Spengler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elves goes for a double leg but Spengler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spengler continues to drive forward.
Spengler wants to clinch.
Elves tried to counter with a leg kick but Spengler avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elves throws a head kick that misses.
Spengler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spengler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spengler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elves or perhaps it was just good defense by Spengler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spengler moves into the clinch.
Spengler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Elves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spengler can turn it around.
Spengler decides to pull guard.
Spengler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spengler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elves is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elves wants to pass the guard but Spengler is keeping the position.
Elves looking to sit in guard and control but Spengler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elves keeping moving, preventing Spengler from controlling successfully.
Spengler looking to sit in guard and control but Elves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dolph Spengler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Elves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spengler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elves controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Elves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Elves!
Ryan Elves bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Dolph Spengler spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a shame!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steven Soto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steven Soto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
136 lbs
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25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Soto!
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, Dave Kopp!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp looking to score a takedown here. Soto is defending well but Kopp drives through and ends up in Soto's guard.
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kopp lands a couple of elbows.
Kopp forces his way into half guard.
Kopp prevents Soto from standing back up.
Kopp is pressing down on Soto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soto is holding on for now.
Soto wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but Soto defending well.
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soto wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing shots but Soto is blocking nicely.
Kopp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopp works his way into full mount!
Kopp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Kopp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Soto is bucking up trying to escape but Kopp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kopp.
Soto is rocked!
Soto takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kopp's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Kopp!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Nickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Nickles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM throws a leg kick
and Nickles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickles swats away the attempt to clinch by DiM.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DiM.
Nickles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickles misses with a head kick.
DiM thows a leg kick but Nickles checks it
enabling Nickles to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiM shoots in for a takedown but Nickles shows good takedown defense.
Nickles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DiM is trying to get back to full guard.
DiM gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DiM wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nickles trying to control the position from guard on top but DiM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiM wants to sweep here but Nickles controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
DiM working a defensive guard here.
DiM has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nickles should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, DiM has tightened it up now! Nickles should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nich DiM!
Nich DiM decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Brasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Parker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Brasto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker works Brasto's body with a nice hook.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pitbull MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Brasto counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.
Brasto stands up and waves to Parker to follow him.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Brasto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brasto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brasto checks a leg kick.
Brasto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brasto clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Brasto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Parker clinches.
Parker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brasto avoids it.
Brasto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Brasto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brasto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parker throws a body punch but Brasto moves out of range.
Brasto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Brasto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brasto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brasto tries to stand but Parker is controlling his head.
Brasto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brasto slows the pace down.
Brasto trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brasto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brasto wants to stand but Parker has his arm trapped.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Brasto decides to stand back up. Brasto steps back and let's Parker get back to his feet.
Brasto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brasto shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brasto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker misses with a body shot
letting Brasto counter with a right hand.
Brasto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brasto misses with a double jab.
Parker clinches up with Brasto and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't get the takedown.
Brasto is trying to break free.
Brasto breaks the clinch.
Brasto dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brasto scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brasto pinned against the cage. Brasto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brasto was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
As Parker backs off Brasto throws a huge counter combo but Parker manages to avoid it all.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Brasto throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Brasto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Parker tries to clinch there but Brasto circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Brasto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brasto blocks a jab.
Brasto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warren Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasto throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Brasto finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Brasto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a series of punches but Brasto avoids them all with ease.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Fidel Brasto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Brasto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Parker is looking for a kimura but Brasto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parker to get the leverage.
Parker wants to take a breather but Brasto is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker prevents Brasto from improving his position.
Parker wants to take a breather but Brasto is having none of it.
Parker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brasto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parker.
Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker is pressing down on Brasto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brasto is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker is working for a kimura but Brasto is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker seems to be looking for submissions.
Parker is looking for a kimura but Brasto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parker to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brasto is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brasto avoid being mounted?
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brasto keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parker 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.
Parker wants to free his trapped foot but Brasto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Brasto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Brasto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parker tries to clinch there but Brasto circles away.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brasto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brasto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brasto slips a straight right by Parker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brasto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brasto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brasto lands an elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Brasto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brasto shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Brasto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brasto somewhat.
Brasto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brasto is out of range.
Brasto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brasto throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Fidel Brasto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Brasto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Brasto counters with a crisp one two that drops Parker! Brasto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Parker to his feet! Parker is in big trouble!
Parker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brasto moves in close and cracks Parker with a massive right hand! Parker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brasto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidel Brasto!
Fidel Brasto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kavanaue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Kavanaue has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
273 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Kavanaue!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanaue throws a leg kick but Kolmas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kavanaue fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolmas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kolmas wants to control but Kavanaue is keeping him busy.
Kolmas trying to mount his opponent but Kavanaue defends it.
Kolmas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas is looking for a kimura but Kavanaue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolmas to get the leverage.
Kolmas trying to mount his opponent but Kavanaue defends it.
Kolmas lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas controlling the action here.
Kolmas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kavanaue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolmas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolmas wants to free his trapped foot but Kavanaue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolmas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolmas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kavanaue!
Kolmas with good strikes from the mount here!
Kolmas has isolated one of Kavanaue's arms. Kavanaue looking to fight him off but Kolmas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramses Kolmas!
Ramses Kolmas retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ramses Kolmas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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