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QFC Tournament 492 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Jee Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Forrman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Han Jee Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Forrman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrman goes for a double leg but Jee Han avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jee Han continues to drive forward.
Jee Han looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forrman is fending him off so far but Jee Han persists. Nope, Forrman circles away and we're back to standing.
Jee Han avoids the head kick by Forrman.
Forrman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forrman not doing much here.
Jee Han is looking for a sweep. Forrman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee Han trying to control but Forrman postures up.
Jee Han is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forrman pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jee Han is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forrman pulls his head out easily.
Forrman is thwarting Jee Han's attempts to control the position.
Forrman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jee Han!
Jee Han tries to hold on but Forrman postures up.
Jee Han sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jee Han is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Jee Han looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forrman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jee Han trying to hold on to Forrman's head to control him but Forrman postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Forrman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jee Han knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jee Han is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forrman pulls his head out easily.
Forrman controlling the pace.
Jee Han has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forrman is working away from the top position though.
Jee Han could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrman thows a huge punch but Jee Han dodges it nicely.
Jee Han is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forrman pulls his head out easily.
Forrman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jee Han actively working from the bottom here.
Forrman trying to control from half guard but Jee Han is working away.
Forrman is controlling the pace.
Jee Han is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Jee Han is working hard here to advance position.
Jee Han is trying to maintain the position but Forrman is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jee Han misses with a right hand
and Forrman counters with a good, hard body kick but Jee Han shrugs it off.
Jee Han has his takedown stuffed
and Forrman counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jee Han has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Forrman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Jee Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forrman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jee Han uses from the top position.
Jee Han stopping the sweep attempt from Forrman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Forrman dominated that round.
That's time! Jee Han's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Forrman clinches.
Jee Han is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Forrman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Han Jee Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forrman forces Jee Han back against the cage and clinches.
Forrman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forrman clinches up against the cage.
Forrman slows down the pace here.
Jee Han tries for a takedown but Forrman manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forrman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jee Han slips nicely into half guard.
Jee Han maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Forrman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jee Han has cracked it and Forrman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jee Han!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Han Jee Han!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Choleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Choleo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choleo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Choleo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Choleo fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Choleo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Choleo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Choleo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Choleo!
Wayne is not content to let Choleo control the position.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choleo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control Choleo's posture but Choleo avoids it.
Choleo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choleo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choleo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Choleo prevents Wayne from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choleo trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wayne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wayne.
Choleo trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is pulling down on Choleo's head. It's preventing any offense from Choleo, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wayne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Choleo keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Choleo is keeping the position.
Wayne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Choleo dives on top into guard.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choleo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choleo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choleo passes Wayne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Choleo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Choleo shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choleo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choleo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne gets a double leg takedown into Choleo's guard.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choleo is keeping the position for now.
Wayne trying to control but Choleo is working from the bottom.
Choleo looking for a sweep. Not yet Choleo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands a couple of elbows.
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wayne is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choleo looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Choleo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne trying to control but Choleo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Choleo keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choleo keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne advances position into side control!
Wayne controls the position.
Wayne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wayne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choleo keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Choleo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wayne goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Choleo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wayne but great work by Choleo.
Wayne is holding Choleo down, trying to stall.
Choleo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choleo tries to move to full mount but Wayne actually manages to regain half guard.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Choleo is just content to waste time from the top position. Wayne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wayne looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choleo trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wayne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Choleo misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Choleo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne as he avoids it easily.
Wayne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choleo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wayne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choleo's guard.
Wayne is keen to just control but Choleo is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Choleo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wayne trying to control the pace.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Choleo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choleo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Choleo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne trying to mount his opponent but Choleo defends it.
Choleo is looking to control Wayne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choleo avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Choleo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choleo fails with a takedown attempt.
Solomon Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Choleo.
Wayne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choleo was covering up waiting for the punch and Wayne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Choleo is keeping the position.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choleo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Choleo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choleo manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Choleo's guard.
Choleo looking to control.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Choleo keeps moving.
Wayne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choleo keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
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.
Wayne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Choleo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Choleo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne throws a big counter combination but Choleo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
Tim Choleo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choleo trying to remain calm as Wayne controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Solomon Wayne!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Solomon Wayne!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Solomon Wayne!
Solomon Wayne wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dereck Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dereck Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riggs swinging wildly here.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Riggs.
Lewis shoots in and bounces Riggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis stays in close to Riggs's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Riggs looking to control.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis landing with the ground and pound.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewis landing with the ground and pound.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lewis manages to pass to side control.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Riggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis winds up and cracks Riggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lewis in particular looking to stall.
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis is pressing down on Riggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riggs is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs wants to get back to full guard but Lewis has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dereck Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Riggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riggs did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riggs defends it well.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Riggs has hold of Lewis's hands but Lewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis moves into full mount! Riggs won't be happy about that!
Lewis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Riggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis lands a heavy elbow.
Riggs is rocked!
Lewis is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Riggs goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dereck Lewis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirka Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dettman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirka Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joukahainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dettman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joukahainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dettman counters with an inside leg kick.
Joukahainen shoots in for a takedown but Dettman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirka Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joukahainen stuffs the takedown.
Joukahainen clinches up with Dettman and pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Dettman has him pressed against the cage.
Joukahainen lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Joukahainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joukahainen tries to pull guard but Dettman won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman scores with a hook to the body.
Dettman lands a good knee to the midsection. Joukahainen won't want to take too many of those.
Joukahainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dettman stops a takedown attempt from Joukahainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman taking a breather.
Dettman decides to pull guard.
Dettman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dettman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joukahainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Dettman has closed the distance and engaged Joukahainen in a clinch.
Dettman breaks from the clinch.
Joukahainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dettman counters by moving into the clinch.
Joukahainen is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dettman gets control of Joukahainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dettman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joukahainen stands up from Dettman's guard - Joukahainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dettman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joukahainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dettman somewhat.
Joukahainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dettman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Dettman stalks Joukahainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joukahainen's face. Joukahainen staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Joukahainen avoids nicely.
Dettman rushes Joukahainen and presses him up against the cage.
Dettman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dettman is defended easily by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dettman shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukahainen tries to sprawl out of it but Dettman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukahainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joukahainen tries to clinch but Dettman is having none of it.
Joukahainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dettman.
Dettman shoots in and drives through. Joukahainen sprawls well.
Dettman lands a slapping body shot.
Dettman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joukahainen is fending him off so far but Dettman persists. Nope, Joukahainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Joukahainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukahainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joukahainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Dettman shoots in for a takedown but Joukahainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dettman instigates a clinch.
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!
Dettman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dettman gets underhooks to prevent Joukahainen's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Dettman dominated that round.
That's time! Joukahainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dettman or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukahainen, which made it look bad.
Joukahainen has Dettman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dettman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dettman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joukahainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joukahainen successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman is looking to advance position but Joukahainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Joukahainen throwing strikes here but Dettman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman tries to hold on but Joukahainen pushes him away.
Joukahainen controlling from the full mount.
Dettman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dettman is breathing heavily.
Joukahainen controlling from the full mount.
Joukahainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dettman is looking to escape.
Joukahainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dettman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joukahainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dettman is looking to get to half guard.
Dettman is squirming around, avoiding Joukahainen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman wants to control but Joukahainen is having none of it.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen lands a couple of good shots and Dettman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joukahainen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dettman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mirka Joukahainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joukahainen not allowing Dettman to control his hands.
Joukahainen is trying to control but Dettman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Joukahainen.
Dettman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joukahainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dettman is looking to improve his position but Joukahainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen looking to control but Dettman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirka Joukahainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joukahainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirka Joukahainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joukahainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Dettman with that takedown attempt.
Joukahainen tries to counter by clinching up but Dettman breaks away and moves out of range.
Joukahainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dettman moves in looking to clinch but Joukahainen pushes him off.
Joukahainen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dettman pinned against the cage. Dettman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dettman is defended easily by Joukahainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joukahainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirka Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joukahainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Dettman with that takedown attempt.
Joukahainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dettman sprawls and moves away.
Dettman leaves Joukahainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dettman has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Dettman has Joukahainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Dettman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dettman digs a right hand into Joukahainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joukahainen's gas tank.
Dettman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dettman is trying to pull guard but Joukahainen has him pressed against the cage.
Joukahainen jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen is working for takedown but Dettman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dettman has Joukahainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joukahainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dettman wants to take the fight to the mat but Joukahainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joukahainen stops a takedown attempt from Dettman.
Joukahainen prevents Dettman from breaking the clinch.
Dettman tries for a takedown but Joukahainen manages to get underhooks.
Joukahainen tries to pull guard but Dettman won't allow it.
Dettman is trying to pull guard but Joukahainen has him pressed against the cage.
Joukahainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dettman is defending well.
Dettman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joukahainen is defending well.
Joukahainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dettman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dettman breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dettman is defended easily by Joukahainen.
Dettman takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dettman manages to circle out of the way.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen wants to clinch but Dettman slips to the side
and Dettman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joukahainen moves in looking to clinch but Dettman pushes him off.
Dettman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Dettman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dettman 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for William Dettman!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for William Dettman!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for William Dettman!
William Dettman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicho DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicho DiMa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Patterson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson looks for a takedown but DiMa sprawls well.
DiMa goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DiMa sprawls well. DiMa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson tries for a takedown but DiMa circles away easily
and DiMa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicho DiMa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Patterson.
DiMa tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DiMa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
DiMa half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson throws out a counter right but DiMa avoids it with no problem.
DiMa is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from DiMa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patterson shoots in for a double leg but DiMa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
DiMa scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but DiMa is out of range.
Patterson wants to clinch up but DiMa keeps it at a distance.
DiMa tries for a takedown but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
DiMa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patterson moves into range and clinches up with DiMa.
Patterson tries to pull guard but DiMa won't allow it.
DiMa can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patterson.
DiMa tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing DiMa back against the cage.
Patterson jumps into guard, dragging DiMa to the mat.
DiMa is looking to stand up but Patterson won't let him.
Patterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Patterson trying to strike off his back.
DiMa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patterson looks winded!
Patterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMa defends it easily.
DiMa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DiMa tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patterson but Patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DiMa tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
DiMa shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
DiMa misses with a low kick.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
DiMa lands a head shot.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Nicho DiMa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DiMa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patterson defends it nicely.
DiMa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patterson tries to clinch up but DiMa circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMa digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
DiMa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DiMa has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DiMa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DiMa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicho DiMa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMa avoids a kick to the body.
DiMa misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DiMa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson dives in for a single leg takedown but DiMa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DiMa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. DiMa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson with a poor takedown
and DiMa counters with a series of strikes. Patterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
DiMa tries to pull guard but Patterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
DiMa prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Patterson dodges an elbow strike from DiMa.
Patterson taking a breather.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DiMa walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DiMa tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but DiMa pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa with a hook.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged DiMa in a clinch.
Patterson gets control of DiMa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DiMa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DiMa won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
DiMa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DiMa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMa sitting in guard here, content to control.
DiMa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Patterson instigates a clinch.
DiMa is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
DiMa wants to get back to striking at distance but Patterson won't allow it.
Patterson jumps guard.
Patterson is trying to control the position but DiMa postures up.
DiMa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patterson on the ground.
DiMa wants to stand but Patterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMa wants to get up but he can't break Patterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiMa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson rushes DiMa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patterson wants to stall.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but DiMa has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiMa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on DiMa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson prevents DiMa from breaking the clinch.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Nicho DiMa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Patterson.
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.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Nicho DiMa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but DiMa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nicho DiMa is winning the standup battle so far.
DiMa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DiMa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMa throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson tries to counter with a clinch but DiMa shakes him off and moves away.
DiMa shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson rushes DiMa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DiMa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Patterson with that takedown attempt.
DiMa throws a body kick that misses.
Patterson checks a low kick from DiMa.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Patterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DiMa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMa shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but DiMa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but DiMa sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
DiMa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but DiMa shows good takedown defense.
It looked like DiMa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DiMa was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
DiMa tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
DiMa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patterson 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 William Peck scores the fight for Frank Patterson!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Frank Patterson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Frank Patterson!
Frank Patterson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Obi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Bure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Obi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bure tries to clinch up.
Obi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bure at a distance.
Obi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBure.
Bure moves into the clinch.
Bure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obi lands a nice shot to the body.
Obi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bure manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bure looking for a sweep. Not yet Bure, not yet.
Obi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bure is looking to stand back up but Obi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bure is breathing heavily.
Obi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bure defending well though.
Bure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obi.
Obi slows the pace down in half guard.
Obi throwing shots but Bure is blocking nicely.
That's two 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.
Obi wants to stand but Bure has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Obi connects with a nice looking jab.
Obi misses with the combination.
Obi scores with a hook to the body. Bure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obi sends Bure crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obi is motioning to the referee to let Bure up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Obi wobbles Bure with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Obi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bure to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Obi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Israel Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a combination. Vazquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Israel Vazquez has been cut.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is trying to drag Vazquez to the mat but Vazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vazquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Vazquez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vazquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Vazquez pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vazquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter looks to land a combination but Vazquez avoids it well.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to bum rush Vazquez with a series of wild strikes but Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter looks winded!
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Vazquez counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter tries to pull guard but Vazquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vazquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vazquez jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Israel Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Vazquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Vazquez scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Vazquez pulls Carter into guard.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vazquez counters with a straight right hand.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vazquez closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Vazquez pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vazquez goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Vazquez. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Vazquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vazquez is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vazquez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Vazquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazquez instigates a clinch.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Vazquez'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vazquez dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Vazquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Vazquez settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Israel Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vazquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Vazquez stands up and waves to Carter to follow him.
Vazquez has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vazquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carter uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vazquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Vazquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vazquez breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws a series of strikes that have Vazquez backpedaling.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter being controlled here momentarily.
Vazquez has his feet on Carter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez clinches with his opponent.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Carter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Vazquez.
Vazquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter wants to stand but Vazquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Kevin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Vazquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vazquez looking for a triangle here. Carter is fighting it but it looks tight! Vazquez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Israel Vazquez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasili Zaitsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Veikko Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev shoots and misses
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ilmarinen tries to get set, Zaitsev tries to push him back and clinch up but Ilmarinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsev. No joy for Ilmarinen on that attempt.
Ilmarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaitsev's sensitive parts.
Ilmarinen throws a nice looking combination but Zaitsev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaitsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ilmarinen tries to avoid it but Zaitsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ilmarinen to the ground. Ilmarinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaitsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Ilmarinen is looking to land body kicks.
Zaitsev is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ilmarinen as he jumps to the side.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaitsev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaitsev but Zaitsev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilmarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ilmarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilmarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaitsev under the eye.
Zaitsev gets a clinch.
Zaitsev pulls guard successfully.
Zaitsev controlling Ilmarinen's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Zaitsev is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ilmarinen's guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to stand up but Zaitsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Zaitsev with that takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen moves in looking to clinch but Zaitsev pushes him off.
Zaitsev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a double jab
and Zaitsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zaitsev working hard to break the clinch.
Ilmarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ilmarinen as Zaitsev shoots in.
Zaitsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ilmarinen tries to avoid it but Zaitsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ilmarinen to the ground. Ilmarinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ilmarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooh!!! Ilmarinen has knocked Zaitsev down with a huge combo! Ilmarinen steps away and waves a wobbly Zaitsev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches up with Ilmarinen, looking for a takedown. Zaitsev pushes Ilmarinen against the cage but Ilmarinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch up but Zaitsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilmarinen cracks Zaitsev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ilmarinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zaitsev to stand back up!
Zaitsev is rocked!
Ilmarinen lands with a good body shot.
Oh Zaitsev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilmarinen clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ilmarinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ilmarinen pushes Zaitsev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ilmarinen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zaitsev takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ilmarinen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zaitsev bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veikko Ilmarinen!
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