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Infliction 31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Klashkinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Demolisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Klashkinov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Klashkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Demolisher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demolisher gets caught flat footed, as Klashkinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Demolisher wants to hit a switch here but Klashkinov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Demolisher there!
Demolisher wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Demolisher tries to hold on but Klashkinov postures up.
Demolisher is squirming around, avoiding Klashkinov's attempts to control the action.
Demolisher is desperately trying to improve his position but Klashkinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Demolisher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Klashkinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klashkinov trying to control the action but Demolisher is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klashkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demolisher is just riding it out for now. Klashkinov eventually gives up the hold.
Demolisher is trying to stand.
Klashkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Demolisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Demolisher tries to get to full guard but Klashkinov has control of the leg.
Demolisher is staying active underneath Klashkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klashkinov tries to stand and escape but Demolisher is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klashkinov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demolisher to the mat! Demolisher manages to get full guard.
Klashkinov trying to control but Demolisher is working from the bottom.
Klashkinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klashkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Demolisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demolisher stopping the sweep attempt from Klashkinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klashkinov working a defensive guard but Demolisher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Demolisher is looking to take a break and control but Klashkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demolisher wants to stand but Klashkinov is controlling his arm.
Demolisher trying to control the position but Klashkinov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klashkinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klashkinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Demolisher wants to control but Klashkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demolisher looks gassed!
Klashkinov is looking for a kimura but Demolisher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klashkinov to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demolisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klashkinov.
Klashkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demolisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klashkinov drops an elbow to the side of Demolisher's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Klashkinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demolisher fails with the takedown
and Klashkinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Demolisher won't be happy with that.
Klashkinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demolisher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klashkinov wants to stand but Demolisher has his arm trapped.
Klashkinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Klashkinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Klashkinov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demolisher is breathing heavily.
Demolisher tries to buck Klashkinov off but Klashkinov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klashkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demolisher keeps working.
Demolisher is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demolisher closes the distance but Klashkinov moves to the side
and Klashkinov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klashkinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demolisher on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Klashkinov looks to land a strike but Demolisher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klashkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Demolisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demolisher has a closed guard, preventing Klashkinov from standing up.
Klashkinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demolisher keeping moving, preventing Klashkinov from controlling successfully.
Demolisher wants to sweep here but Klashkinov controlling him for the moment.
Klashkinov wants to control from the top but Demolisher keeps moving.
Klashkinov is really struggling to control Demolisher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demolisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klashkinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Demolisher did well to prevent Klashkinov getting side control.
Still in half guard, Klashkinov seems content to control.
Klashkinov winds up and cracks Demolisher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demolisher is not content to let Klashkinov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klashkinov wants to stand but Demolisher has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Demolisher is staying active underneath Klashkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klashkinov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klashkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demolisher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Klashkinov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klashkinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klashkinov tries to stand and escape but Demolisher is controlling the position.
Klashkinov blocks the strikes from Demolisher.
Klashkinov trying to mount his opponent but Demolisher defends it.
Klashkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Klashkinov is looking to stall here but Demolisher recovers full guard.
Klashkinov wants to control from the top but Demolisher keeps moving.
Demolisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demolisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klashkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klashkinov thows a big elbow that misses.
Klashkinov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Demolisher dives on top into guard.
That's two 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.
Demolisher postures up.
Demolisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Klashkinov is retaining full guard.
Klashkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klashkinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klashkinov tries to get out of the position.
Klashkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klashkinov wants to stand up but Demolisher is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klashkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klashkinov gets the takedown into side control.
Demolisher is trying to control Klashkinov's posture but Klashkinov avoids it.
Demolisher is trying to escape the position but Klashkinov is controlling the position.
Klashkinov is working Demolisher over with some ground and pound from side control.
Klashkinov lands an elbow.
Klashkinov tries to stand but Demolisher is controlling his head.
Demolisher tries to control but Klashkinov manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demolisher prevents Klashkinov from getting a body triangle.
Klashkinov keeps control of the position easily here as Demolisher tries to buck him off.
Klashkinov lands a shot to the body.
Demolisher trying to control the hands but Klashkinov won't let him.
Can Demolisher hold on?! Klashkinov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Klashkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klashkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Klashkinov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maclaroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Maclaroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclaroy tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Maclaroy moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Maclaroy looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller shoots and misses
and Maclaroy counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Maclaroy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miller tries for a takedown but Maclaroy circles away easily
and Maclaroy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclaroy throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maclaroy wriggles free and stands up.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working for a kimura but Maclaroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Maclaroy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maclaroy wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maclaroy missing with punches from the bottom.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maclaroy sees it coming and defends easily.
Maclaroy manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclaroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maclaroy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Maclaroy's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Maclaroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Miller, under a barage of strikes from Maclaroy.
Maclaroy is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maclaroy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
so Maclaroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maclaroy trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Maclaroy pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maclaroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclaroy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maclaroy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is not content to let Maclaroy control the position.
Maclaroy uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maclaroy.
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller won't allow Maclaroy to pass to mount.
Maclaroy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four 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.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maclaroy 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!
Maclaroy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Maclaroy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maclaroy was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas Maclaroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maclaroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maclaroy has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller looking for subs off his back but Maclaroy has passed one foot through into 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.
Miller is in trouble now - Maclaroy has advanced to mount!
Maclaroy looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maclaroy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclaroy punching from mount but Miller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maclaroy.
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Maclaroy wants to control but Miller has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Maclaroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maclaroy slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maclaroy 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.
Maclaroy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maclaroy lands a nice short elbow.
Maclaroy wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maclaroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maclaroy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maclaroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Demascus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn Demascus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finn Demascus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demascus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demascus avoids a kick to the body.
Demascus misses with a head kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Demascus.
Finn Demascus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demascus thows a body shot but no joy.
Demascus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Demascus is avoiding it.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Demascus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Thomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas wants to stand up but Demascus is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Thomas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demascus wants to get back to his feet.
Demascus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Demascus to get to his feet.
Finn Demascus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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.
Demascus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Demascus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Demascus slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demascus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Demascus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Demascus pushes him off.
Demascus scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Demascus lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Thomas defending well as Demascus loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demascus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demascus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demascus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demascus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demascus is not content to let Thomas control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Demascus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thomas slows the pace down.
Demascus wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is dominant here and he's now got Demascus's back!
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Demascus is trying to get back to his feet but Thomas has full control of the position and if anything, Demascus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thomas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Thomas gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Demascus controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Thomas punches the canvas rather than the man.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thomas controlling the positon.
Thomas 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.
Demascus wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick from Demascus lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Demascus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Demascus with a jab.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Demascus, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Demascus against the cage but Demascus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demascus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas wants to control but Demascus is keeping him busy.
Thomas is really struggling to control Demascus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demascus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demascus is trying to stand.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Demascus.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demascus throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demascus swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Demascus there.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Demascus tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demascus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demascus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Demascus throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demascus scores with a head kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Demascus.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Demascus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Demascus pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the action but Demascus is working from the bottom.
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.
Demascus trying to remain calm as Thomas controls from the top position.
Thomas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Demascus for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demascus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demascus checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Demascus slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Demascus moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Johnson Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Demascus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demascus swinging wildly here.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demascus.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Demascus is keeping him busy.
Demascus pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas not doing much here.
Thomas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Demascus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demascus pinned against the cage. Demascus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demascus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Demascus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demascus throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Demascus misses.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Demascus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas shoots in but Demascus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demascus catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demascus throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Demascus lands a nice looking body shot.
Demascus misses with an uppercut.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Demascus throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Thomas taking a break here but Demascus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Johnson Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas prevents Demascus from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demascus won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Demascus defends the submission attempt.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Demascus defends it.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demascus keeps working.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Demascus is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Demascus there.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Demascus checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deigo Santoizes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santoizes has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deigo Santoizes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoizes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santoizes looks gassed!
Decker throws a combination. Santoizes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decker clobbers Santoizes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decker lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santoizes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Decker!
Decker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Deigo Santoizes has been cut.
Decker cracks Santoizes with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santoizes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santoizes is rocked!
Decker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santoizes is still on wobbly legs! Can Decker finish him?
Deigo Santoizes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Santoizes can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Decker and Santoizes drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Decker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Decker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Italia Demarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Italia Demarco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Italia Demarco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Demarco sprawls well.
Demarco stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demarco swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarco has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
Demarco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demarco jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Demarco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demarco is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demarco wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demarco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Demarco is defending well.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos 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.
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.
Demarco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demarco tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demarco trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarco is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demarco avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco has his hands clasped together around Dos Santos's back. He's all about the action.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Demarco is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos prevents Demarco from standing back up.
Demarco is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos prevents Demarco from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demarco wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demarco is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Demarco trying to control here.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demarco is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Demarco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Italia Demarco's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Demarco sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Demarco. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Demarco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Demarco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Demarco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demarco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demarco jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Demarco around his waist. Demarco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demarco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demarco prevents it.
Demarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demarco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Demarco pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Demarco from controlling successfully.
Demarco tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Demarco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Demarco defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demarco defends well.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Demarco defends easily.
Demarco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Demarco is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demarco has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Demarco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dos Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demarco has passed into half guard!
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Italia Demarco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Italia Demarco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Demarco feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Demarco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demarco defends well.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Demarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demarco has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Demarco wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos'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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demarco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Demarco is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Demarco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demarco manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Demarco's guard.
Kevin Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Demarco is retaining full guard.
Demarco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demarco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demarco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demarco!
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Demarco scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Demarco off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to break Demarco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Demarco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dos Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Demarco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dos Santos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Demarco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dos Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dos Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Demarco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dos Santos tightening his grip on Demarco, looking for the choke.
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.
Dos Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Demarco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Demarco wants to escape the position.
Demarco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dos Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Demarco is defending well though. Dos Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Halfdead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Halfdead is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Halfdead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia works over Halfdead's head and body with a nice combination.
Halfdead slips a jab and a cross from Familia.
Familia misses the jab.
Halfdead moves in looking to clinch but Familia pushes him off.
Halfdead tries to clinch up.
Familia misses with a looping right.
Halfdead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halfdead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia misses with an uppercut.
Familia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halfdead looks to land a combination. Familia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halfdead dodges the punch combination from Familia.
Familia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Halfdead or perhaps it was just good defense by Familia which made him look bad.
Halfdead doesn't manage to clinch there - Familia circles away.
Halfdead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Familia's half guard.
Halfdead looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Familia lands with a straight right. Halfdead didn't see that one coming.
Halfdead avoids the head kick by Familia.
Familia throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Familia.
Familia throws an overhand right that lands on Halfdead's shoulder, as Halfdead tries to avoid the shot.
Familia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halfdead needs to keep his hands up - Familia had a free shot at his head there.
Familia moves out of range of the body kick from Halfdead.
Familia just misses with a punch to the body.
Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halfdead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Familia defends it nicely.
Familia cracks Halfdead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Familia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.
Familia blocks a head kick by Halfdead.
Familia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duke Familia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halfdead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Familia.
Halfdead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Familia to the mat! Familia manages to get full guard.
Familia wants to get back to his feet but Halfdead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halfdead forces his way into half guard.
Halfdead is looking to stall here but Familia recovers full guard.
Halfdead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Familia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia wants to stand up but Halfdead is controlling him.
Halfdead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Familia pushes Halfdead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halfdead tries to clinch but Familia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halfdead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halfdead's hands.
Familia throws an overhand right that lands on Halfdead's shoulder, as Halfdead tries to avoid the shot.
Familia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Familia scores with a nice head shot.
Halfdead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Familia tries to avoid it but Halfdead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Familia to the ground. Familia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Halfdead staying out of range there.
Halfdead moves out of range as Familia strikes.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfdead is just out of range.
Familia throws a lazy right hand but Halfdead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Familia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Halfdead is out of range.
Halfdead misses with a hook. Familia ducked under it nicely.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Halfdead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halfdead tries to land a front kick but Familia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfdead is just out of range.
Halfdead misses with a takedown attempt - Familia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Familia dominated that round.
That's time! Familia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Familia throws a lazy right hand but Halfdead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli Halfdead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halfdead throws a body kick that misses.
Halfdead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Familia.
Halfdead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Familia.
Duke Familia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halfdead throws a head kick but Familia moves out of range.
Familia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halfdead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Familia swings for the body but Halfdead moves out of range.
Familia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halfdead slips a jab from Familia.
Familia misses with a looping left.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Halfdead.
Duke Familia is winning the standup battle so far.
Halfdead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Familia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Familia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfdead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halfdead is breathing heavily.
Familia lands a glancing blow to the side of Halfdead's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Familia.
A big right from Familia misses.
Familia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Familia scores with a punch to the head.
Familia dodges the punch combination from Halfdead.
Halfdead fails to land the takedown.
Familia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Familia jabs Halfdead right on the nose. Halfdead blinks but takes it well.
Familia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halfdead on the side of the head.
Familia slaps away a takedown attempt from Halfdead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Halfdead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Familia, as that shot connected.
Familia lands a nice looking body shot.
Halfdead throws a jab but it's blocked by Familia.
Familia scores with a jab. Halfdead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Familia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfdead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Halfdead is out of range.
Familia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Familia.
Halfdead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Familia is trying to defend but Halfdead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Familia kicks off Halfdead and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Familia cracks Halfdead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Familia as he jumps to the side.
Familia throws a right hand that Halfdead ducks under and follows up with a left that Halfdead also avoids with ease.
Halfdead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Familia!
Halfdead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Familia pinned against the cage. Familia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halfdead staying out of range there.
Familia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halfdead blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Familia slaps away a takedown attempt from Halfdead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halfdead moves in looking to clinch but Familia pushes him off.
Familia scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Familia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halfdead moves out of range of the strikes.
Halfdead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Familia throws a body punch but Halfdead moves out of range.
Familia misses with an uppercut. Halfdead saw that one coming.
Halfdead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Familia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Familia looks to land a combination but Halfdead avoids it well.
Halfdead fails with a takedown attempt.
Familia missing with a left hand there. Halfdead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Familia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Halfdead moves out of range as Familia strikes.
Familia throws a hook to the side of Halfdead's head but Halfdead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Familia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halfdead shoots in and drives through. Familia sprawls well.
Familia moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Familia. Beautiful body shot.
Familia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halfdead moves out of range of the body kick.
Familia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halfdead.
Familia misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Familia misses.
Halfdead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Familia avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Familia scores with a sloppy right hand. Halfdead should have avoided that one.
Familia throws the left hand but Halfdead avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia lands a nice hook to Halfdead's body. Halfdead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown but Familia shows good takedown defense.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Familia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halfdead.
Familia misses with a few strikes there.
Familia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halfdead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Familia as he jumps to the side.
Familia with a nice cross.
Familia lands a nice looking body shot.
Familia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halfdead fails with a takedown attempt.
Halfdead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Familia misses with a wild body shot.
Halfdead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Familia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia connects with a looping right hand.
Familia throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Familia. Halfdead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halfdead scores with a takedown into Familia's guard.
Halfdead wants to control from the top but Familia keeps moving.
Halfdead gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Familia.
Halfdead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Familia.
Familia looks to land a right hand but Halfdead moved out of range.
Halfdead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Familia tries to kick Halfdead off but Halfdead keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Familia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Familia misses.
Halfdead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.
Halfdead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Familia to the mat! Familia manages to get full guard.
Familia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Halfdead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Familia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Familia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halfdead is defended easily by Familia.
Familia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halfdead tries to move into range but Familia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halfdead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Familia.
Halfdead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Familia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Familia wants it to stay on the feet.
Familia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halfdead tries to clinch but Familia moves out of range.
Eli Halfdead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Familia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halfdead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Familia thuds a left hand into Halfdead's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Familia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Familia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Familia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilan Matan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matan.
Matan moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Matan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matan closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Matan pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shawn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Matan.
Carter lands a left and a right that sends Matan crashing to the canvas! Carter dives into mount looking to finish!
Matan is rocked!
It looks like Ilan Matan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Matan is out cold! Carter jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Ward (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ubando Yuffertale!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Yuffertale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuffertale looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward throws a series of strikes that have Yuffertale backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuffertale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuffertale has an Americana. Ward didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Yuffertale is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Yuffertale hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ubando Yuffertale!
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