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Infliction 26 Preparation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Kostinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Ring has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Kostinov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Kostinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Ring!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ring sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ring as he jumps to the side.
Ring fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kostinov sprawls well initially but Ring persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ring throwing shots but Kostinov is blocking nicely.
Kostinov wants to control but Ring is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ring wants to stand up but Kostinov is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Ring seems content to control.
Kostinov wants to control but Ring is keeping busy.
Kostinov is looking to improve his position.
Kostinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ring is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring stands up and beckons Kostinov to join him on the feet.
Kostinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kostinov looks to land a body kick but Ring moved away.
Ring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ring looks gassed!
Kostinov tries to buck Ring off but Ring is having none of it.
Ring avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kostinov.
Ring working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kostinov wants to control but Ring postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostinov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov is trying to work for a sweep but Ring has mounted him!
Kostinov tries to hold on but Ring postures up.
Ring controlling from mount.
Kostinov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kostinov, under a barage of strikes from Ring.
Kostinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov punching from the bottom.
Kostinov tries to get to full guard but Ring has control of the leg.
Ring trying to pass the guard but Kostinov defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ring looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kostinov!
Kostinov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kostinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ring prevents Kostinov from getting the reversal.
Kostinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ring wants to control the pace but Kostinov is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostinov tries to hold on but Ring pushes him away.
Ring swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kostinov is now in Ring's guard. A big mistake from Ring there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Ring dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ring misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostinov works over Ring's head and body with a nice combination.
Ring steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostinov. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kostinov. Ring shrugs it off though.
Kostinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ring throws a lazy head kick
and Kostinov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kostinov.
Kostinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kostinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kostinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ring has wrist control.
Kostinov wants to stand but Ring has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kostinov wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving.
Ring is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring wants to stand and escape but Kostinov is having none of it.
Kostinov wants to pass the guard but Ring is keeping the position.
Kostinov trying to control but Ring is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kostinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kostinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Ring controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kostinov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ring will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ring tries to escape but Kostinov is in control.
Kostinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kostinov is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ring is not content to let Kostinov control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ring tries to clinch up but Kostinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ring shoots for a takedown but Kostinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ring gets caught flat footed, as Kostinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring trying to keep a closed guard but Kostinov is proving a slippery customer.
Kostinov trying to control but Ring is working from the bottom.
Kostinov landing with the ground and pound.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Kostinov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ring is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kostinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kostinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kostinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ring is looking to clinch.
Kostinov fails with the takedown
and Ring counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kostinov won't be happy with that.
Kostinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ring off and has taken his back!
Kostinov misses with an elbow to the head.
Kostinov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ring prevents Kostinov from getting a body triangle.
Kostinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostinov is persistently looking for the submission but Ring is defending it well.
Kostinov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ring covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kostinov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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.
Kostinov working for a choke but Ring is defending well.
Kostinov is working the ground and pound. Can Ring escape?
Ring wants to escape the position.
Kostinov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kostinov is looking to control Ring but Ring is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring can't escape the position.
Ring is taking damage to the body and head.
Kostinov 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.
Kostinov throwing sloppy strikes.
Kostinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ring defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kostinov's arms.
Kostinov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ring pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kostinov missing with strikes.
Kostinov tries to keep control of the position but Ring is staying busy.
Ring trying to control the hands but Kostinov won't let him.
Ring defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ring avoids the strikes from Kostinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Kostinov.
Well Kostinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Kostinov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Fudge (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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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fudge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fudge as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fudge pinned against the cage. Fudge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Fudge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fudge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fudge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fudge swinging wildly here.
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Fudge sprawls well.
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fudge as he avoids it easily.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Fudge's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fudge duly obliges.
Fudge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fudge throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dos Santos stumbling backwards into the cage! Dos Santos bounces back off the cage towards Fudge, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fudge lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fudge celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Theodore Fudge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aviram Gilad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eleandor Stubbs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aviram Gilad!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilad shoots for a takedown but Stubbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stubbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gilad counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stubbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gilad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stubbs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gilad is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stubbs wants to hold on but Gilad pushes him away.
Gilad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gilad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs wants to control but Gilad is having none of it.
Stubbs reaches up to try and control the position but Gilad seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stubbs rolls and tries to escape and now Gilad has his back!
Stubbs turns into Gilad and is now in his guard.
Gilad working for a triangle but Stubbs defends it easily.
Gilad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilad looks gassed!
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.
Stubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Gilad's legs - danger averted.
Gilad being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stubbs won't allow Gilad to sweep him here.
Stubbs throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilad's guard.
Gilad is not content to let Stubbs control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilad tries to get to full guard but Stubbs has control of the leg.
Stubbs blocks the strikes from Gilad.
Stubbs wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gilad takes the fight into the clinch.
Stubbs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilad manages to break the clinch.
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.
Stubbs wants to clinch
and Gilad counters with a leg kick.
Stubbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gilad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stubbs clinches but Gilad breaks the clinch
and Gilad counters with a single leg into guard. Stubbs didn't expect that.
Stubbs is looking for a triangle but Gilad pushes his legs off easily.
Gilad throwing strikes from guard but Stubbs blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aviram Gilad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gilad shoots for a double leg takedown but Stubbs sprawls well. He's pushed Gilad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stubbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gilad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stubbs's guard now.
Gilad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gilad lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stubbs is trying to keep Gilad in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs wants to get back to his feet but Gilad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stubbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gilad trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubbs is looking to stand up but Gilad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gilad works over Stubbs with some ground and pound from guard.
Stubbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stubbs is trying to control the position but Gilad postures up.
Gilad lands a couple of elbows.
Gilad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stubbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stubbs has escaped and now he's on top!
Gilad working for a triangle but Stubbs defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stubbs trying to control but Gilad is working from the bottom.
Gilad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stubbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stubbs advances to half guard.
Stubbs wants to take a breather but Gilad is having none of it.
Gilad actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stubbs wants to take a breather but Gilad is having none of it.
Gilad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stubbs.
Stubbs is trying to control. Gilad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gilad trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stubbs prevents Gilad from getting the reversal.
Gilad wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stubbs gets his way!
Gilad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stubbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aviram Gilad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stubbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gilad tries for a takedown but Stubbs circles away easily
so Stubbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stubbs trying to control but Gilad is working from the bottom.
Gilad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gilad looking to control but Stubbs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gilad has taken his back.
Gilad is throwing strikes by Stubbs counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Stubbs regains half guard.
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.
Stubbs trying to control here.
Stubbs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gilad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gilad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stubbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gilad is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stubbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stubbs working for a triangle but Gilad defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilad won't allow Stubbs to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stubbs wants to improve his position but instead Gilad has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eleandor Stubbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gilad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aviram Gilad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yoshihiro Akiyama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a hook.
Akiyama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Akiyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Akiyama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Akiyama finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Gunn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akiyama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akiyama throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Yoshihiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Akiyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akiyama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gunn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Akiyama is unloading with more strikes now! Gunn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between German Sheapard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, German Sheapard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheapard clinches up against the cage.
Sheapard missing with knees to the body.
Sheapard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matan blocks a head kick by Sheapard.
Sheapard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheapard stuffs the takedown.
Sheapard throws a head kick that half lands.
Matan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheapard as he jumps to the side.
Sheapard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheapard tries to avoid it but Matan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheapard to the ground. Sheapard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
German Sheapard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Matan.
A good leg kick by Sheapard.
Matan shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheapard is defending well for now.
Matan tries to pull guard but Sheapard won't allow it.
Sheapard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matan fails with the takedown.
Sheapard moves into range and clinches up with Matan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matan tries to keep at a distance but Sheapard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matan trying to stall but Sheapard improves his position.
Matan tries to circle away but Sheapard has him pinned against the cage.
Matan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheapard breaks the clinch.
Sheapard lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheapard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheapard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Matan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheapard which made him look bad.
Matan misses with a takedown attempt - Sheapard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matan looks gassed!
Sheapard cracks Matan with an open hand slap.
Sheapard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sheapard misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard looks for the body kick but Matan saw that one coming.
Matan has a takedown stuffed.
Sheapard darts in and clinches Matan up against the cage.
Matan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sheapard smiles and moves away.
Sheapard misses with a head kick.
Sheapard leaves Matan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Matan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheapard which made him look bad.
Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matan, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matan taking a breather.
Matan decides to pull guard.
Sheapard wanted to stand there but Matan had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard wants to stand and escape but instead Matan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Matan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheapard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matan has Sheapard in his 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.
Matan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matan misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sheapard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Sheapard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matan clinches but Sheapard breaks the clinch
and Sheapard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheapard.
Sheapard manages to break the clinch.
Matan shoots in but no luck this time.
Matan tries for a takedown but Sheapard circles away easily
and Sheapard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matan fails with the takedown.
German Sheapard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Matan.
Sheapard looks to land a combination but Matan avoids it well.
German Sheapard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matan closes the distance but Sheapard moves to the side
and Sheapard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matan moves out of range as Sheapard throws a body kick.
Sheapard wants to slow Matan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheapard throws a head kick but Matan moves out of range.
Matan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheapard has closed the distance and engaged Matan in a clinch.
Matan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheapard trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Sheapard.
Matan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheapard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sheapard with a knee to the head.
Matan is trying to break the clinch but Sheapard has him pressed against the cage.
Matan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheapard manages to break the clinch.
Sheapard misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Matan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheapard which made him look bad.
Sheapard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matan closes the distance but Sheapard moves to the side
and Sheapard counters with a thumping low kick.
Matan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheapard tries to score with a low kick but Matan moves his leg out of the way.
Matan shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheapard sprawls well. He's pushed Matan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheapard pinned against the cage. Sheapard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matan shoots in but Sheapard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matan shoots in but Sheapard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheapard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matan looks to clinch
and Sheapard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheapard.
Matan tries to pull guard but Sheapard holds him up against the cage and eventually Matan drops back down to his feet.
Matan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheapard walks away with a smile on his face. Matan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sheapard throws a head kick that misses.
Matan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matan tries to clinch but Sheapard moves away
and Sheapard counters by clinching up.
Sheapard with a knee to the head.
Sheapard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheapard is fending him off so far but Matan persists. Nope, Sheapard circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheapard looks to land a combination but Matan avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Sheapard as Matan shoots in.
Matan shoots in but no luck this time.
Matan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Matan as he checks the leg kick.
Sheapard fails to land with a series of punches.
Matan shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense.
Matan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheapard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matan tries for a takedown but Sheapard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheapard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matan tries to stall but Sheapard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matan tries to pull guard but Sheapard holds him up against the cage and eventually Matan drops back down to his feet.
Sheapard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matan fails to land the takedown.
Sheapard closes the distance and clinches.
Sheapard breaks the clinch.
Matan shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheapard sprawls well. He's pushed Matan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheapard's waist but Sheapard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matan off to one side.
Matan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sheapard loads up on a big right hand but Matan slips the punch.
Sheapard misses with a head kick.
Matan shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheapard catches Matan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
German Sheapard is winning the standup battle so far.
Matan shoots in and drives through. Sheapard sprawls well.
Sheapard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matan backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Sheapard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheapard as he avoids it easily.
Sheapard misses with a leg kick.
Sheapard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheapard throws a head kick but Matan moves out of range.
Matan tries for a takedown but Sheapard circles away easily
and Sheapard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheapard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheapard wants it to stay on the feet.
German Sheapard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Matan.
Matan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matan shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheapard sprawls well. He's pushed Matan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheapard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matan moves away.
Matan blocks a head kick by Sheapard.
Sheapard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheapard leaves Matan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheapard rushes Matan and presses him up against the cage.
Matan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheapard walks away with a smile on his face. Matan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheapard tries to avoid it but Matan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheapard to the ground. Sheapard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matan shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense.
Sheapard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sheapard smiles and moves away.
Sheapard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matan.
Sheapard has managed to clinch.
Matan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matan working hard to break the clinch.
Matan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheapard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheapard gets an underhook and turns Matan into the cage.
Matan tries to pull guard but Sheapard holds him up against the cage and eventually Matan drops back down to his feet.
Sheapard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matan's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard lands a knee to the body.
Matan tries to pull guard but Sheapard holds him up against the cage and eventually Matan drops back down to his feet.
Matan avoiding damage as Sheapard throws knees to the body.
Sheapard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sheapard won't allow it.
Sheapard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheapard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matan avoids the head kick by Sheapard.
Matan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matan has hold of Sheapard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sheapard seems comfortable defending it but Matan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sheapard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sheapard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Matan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilan Matan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ward!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Thomas wants to clinch.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Thomas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ward, right into the meat.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Thomas down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Ward.
Ward throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Ward.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Ward lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ward throws a nice head kick!
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ward avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Ward throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Thomas shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
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.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Thomas scores a takedown into full mount!
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Thomas has taken his back!
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thomas's guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Ward does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Ward throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses the jab.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Ward moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch but Ward slips to the side
and Ward counters with a leg kick.
Ward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ward throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Ward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Ward lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ward!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deigo Santoizes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubando Yuffertale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubando Yuffertale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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174 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deigo Santoizes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ubando Yuffertale!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoizes misses with a takedown attempt - Yuffertale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santoizes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santoizes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuffertale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santoizes defends well.
Santoizes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santoizes throws a strike but Yuffertale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santoizes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuffertale is one step ahead there.
Yuffertale slips nicely into half guard.
Santoizes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoizes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yuffertale.
Santoizes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yuffertale wants to work for an arm triangle but Santoizes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santoizes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Santoizes trying to control from the bottom.
Yuffertale is looking for a kimura here.
Yuffertale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santoizes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santoizes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuffertale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santoizes is just riding it out for now. Yuffertale eventually gives up the hold.
Yuffertale looks gassed!
Santoizes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuffertale blocks the strikes from Santoizes.
Santoizes wants to improve his position but Yuffertale is controlling well.
Santoizes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santoizes is trying to control the position but Yuffertale postures up.
Yuffertale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santoizes is keeping the position for now.
Yuffertale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santoizes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santoizes fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deigo Santoizes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoizes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuffertale is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes working the strikes but Yuffertale uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Santoizes trying to control from half guard but Yuffertale is working away.
Santoizes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuffertale's head.
Santoizes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santoizes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuffertale defending well though.
Santoizes 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.
Santoizes throws a strike but Yuffertale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yuffertale 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.
Santoizes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Santoizes scores with a nice shot.
Santoizes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuffertale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuffertale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santoizes scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubando Yuffertale 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.
Santoizes has his takedown stuffed
and Yuffertale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santoizes won't be happy with that.
Santoizes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Yuffertale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuffertale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yuffertale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santoizes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santoizes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yuffertale is not content to let Santoizes control the position.
Santoizes passes to side control.
Santoizes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Santoizes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yuffertale is looking to regain half guard here but Santoizes keeps moving and retains side control.
Santoizes is trying to ground and pound but Yuffertale uses the momentary lack of control by Santoizes to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuffertale actively working from the bottom here.
Yuffertale is breathing heavily.
Yuffertale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santoizes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santoizes working over Yuffertale with some ground and pound. Yuffertale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santoizes trying to advance position but Yuffertale counters by regaining guard.
Yuffertale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santoizes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yuffertale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santoizes has managed to get both his arms back between Yuffertale's legs - danger averted.
Santoizes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuffertale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santoizes connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuffertale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santoizes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santoizes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santoizes is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuffertale has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoizes wants to control from the top but Yuffertale keeps moving.
Santoizes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santoizes throws a strike but Yuffertale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubando Yuffertale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santoizes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santoizes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yuffertale to see if he's OK.
Yuffertale regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Santoizes there.
Santoizes misses with a head shot. Yuffertale uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yuffertale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuffertale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santoizes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuffertale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yuffertale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuffertale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santoizes wants to control from the top but Yuffertale keeps moving.
Santoizes throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Santoizes landing some decent shots from guard.
Santoizes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yuffertale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yuffertale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yuffertale!
Yuffertale goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santoizes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yuffertale's guard! Nice work there by Santoizes!
Yuffertale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santoizes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santoizes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santoizes advances position into side control!
Santoizes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Santoizes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yuffertale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yuffertale parries the strikes from Santoizes easily there. Santoizes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yuffertale to escape.
Yuffertale defending against the ground and pound.
Santoizes throws an elbow but Yuffertale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yuffertale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santoizes throws a strike aimed at the side of Yuffertale's head but Yuffertale avoids it well.
Santoizes scoring with punches and elbows.
Deigo Santoizes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ubando Yuffertale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuffertale is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deigo Santoizes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yuffertale 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 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubando Yuffertale!
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