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ECFC 27 TARZAN VS DAVIDSON PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Picard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Picard!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Picard's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Picard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans gets a clinch.
Evans drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Picard passes into half guard.
Picard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans keeping hold of Picard's head, controlling as best he can.
Picard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Picard, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Picard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Picard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Picard's legs - danger averted.
Evans wants to control from the top but Picard keeps moving.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picard is keeping the position for now.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Picard looking to control.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Picard is proving hard to escape from.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Picard is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans stays in close to Picard's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Picard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picard with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jean Picard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Picard on his heels. He'll look to pass Picard's guard now, I'm sure.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Picard's brow.
Evans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Evans wants to stand but Picard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Picard on the ground.
Evans wants to control from the top but Picard keeps moving.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Picard is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picard keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Picard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edwin Evans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Picard's half guard.
Picard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picard.
Picard is trying to keep Evans in close.
Picard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Evans doesn't defend quickly enough and Picard has managed to lock this one up! Can Evans escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Picard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Picard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Shadow - Organ Donor. Martin has chosen Bodies Drowing Pool as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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, Cory Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Martin !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Martin .
Martin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
It looks like Cory Jones has been cut.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cory Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Frank Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin , right into the meat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martin pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
Martin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Martin pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Martin pushed the leg off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is punishing Martin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin 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 Jones gets his way!
Martin tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Martin is staying busy.
Jones working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Martin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jones has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Martin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cory Jones!
An out of breath Cory Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Frank Martin spoke after the fight, saying 'I got to go Transport...Ill be back in the octagon better than ever'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace dives in and grabs Draven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draven pushes down on Ace's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Ace. Those never looked like landing.
Ace shoots in for a double leg but Draven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draven tries to avoid it but Ace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draven to the ground. Draven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Ace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Ace.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Draven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Draven lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnny Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDraven.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draven stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace misses with a double jab.
Draven scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven lands a high kick!
Ace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ace closes the distance and clinches up with Draven, looking for a takedown. Ace pushes Draven against the cage but Draven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ace is breathing heavily.
Draven connects with a high kick.
Ace is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Draven.
Oh Ace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Ace shoots and misses
and Draven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ace's knee momentarily.
Draven cracks Ace with a hook to the temple - Ace is on wobbly legs here! Draven swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ace falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Draven wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Draven!
After the fight, Eric Draven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Abramson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brennan Abramson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy misses with a jab to the body
and Abramson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Abramson.
Duffy pushes Abramson up against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Abramson.
Duffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Abramson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy forces Abramson back against the cage and clinches.
Abramson tries to circle away but Duffy has him pinned against the cage.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Abramson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramson is trying to break the clinch but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abramson tries to clinch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abramson shoots for a takedown but Duffy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duffy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abramson is trying to break the clinch but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.
Abramson can't break the clinch.
Duffy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennan Abramson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Duffy.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy rushes Abramson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy has Abramson pressed against the cage, preventing Abramson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duffy.
Duffy wants a takedown but no success here.
Duffy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abramson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abramson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duffy is trying to drag Abramson to the mat but Abramson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abramson manages to pull guard.
Abramson has a closed guard, preventing Duffy from standing up.
Duffy postures up.
Abramson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duffy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abramson slowing the pace effectively.
Abramson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abramson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duffy but Duffy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abramson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duffy circles away.
Duffy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abramson gets a clinch.
Abramson pulls Duffy into guard.
Duffy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abramson's guard.
Duffy not doing much here.
Abramson is looking for a sweep. Duffy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duffy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy 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.
Abramson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffy seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Duffy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Duffy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abramson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duffy.
Abramson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duffy moves to clinch but Abramson breaks away
and Abramson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abramson trying to control but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Duffy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abramson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy wants to stand up but Abramson is controlling him.
Abramson tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffy is retaining full guard.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abramson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abramson trying to control but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Abramson 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.
Duffy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Duffy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abramson is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abramson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abramson fails with the takedown.
Duffy clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy jumps guard but Abramson stands there with Duffy around his waist. Duffy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abramson can't break the clinch.
Duffy is struggling to control the position.
Duffy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abramson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duffy to keep the fight standing.
Abramson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brennan Abramson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abramson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson lands with a slapping head kick.
Abramson drives through with a takedown into Duffy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brennan Abramson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duffy has his foot on Abramson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abramson works his way back into a safe position though.
Duffy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abramson is controlling him.
Abramson wanted to stand there but Duffy had control of the position.
Abramson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duffy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Abramson from controlling successfully.
Abramson gets to his feet. Duffy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy swats away the attempt to clinch by Abramson.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brennan Abramson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Duffy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abramson or perhaps it was just good defense by Duffy, which made it look bad.
Abramson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abramson rushes Duffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abramson struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
Duffy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abramson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abramson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Abramson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Duffy's cut.
That's time! Abramson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duffy clinches with his opponent.
Duffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Abramson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Abramson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duffy did well to prevent Abramson getting side control.
Abramson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duffy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duffy gets full guard.
Abramson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abramson.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duffy looking for a guillotine here but Abramson defends easily.
Duffy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abramson uses it to pass to side control.
Duffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abramson fails with the takedown.
Duffy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Abramson tries to close the distance and clinch but Duffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abramson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duffy back to the cage. Abramson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abramson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramson moves into the clinch successfully.
Duffy prevents the takedown attempt.
Abramson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Abramson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brennan Abramson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy slowing the pace effectively.
Duffy taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Duffy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Duffy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Abramson from controlling successfully.
Abramson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duffy wants to stand up but Abramson is controlling him.
Abramson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duffy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duffy has escaped and now he's on top!
Duffy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duffy stopping the sweep attempt from Abramson.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duffy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four 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.
Abramson controls Duffy momentarily but Duffy frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abramson fails with a takedown attempt.
Duffy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abramson circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Duffy jumps guard and drags Abramson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duffy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Abramson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffy looking for a sweep. Not yet Duffy, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Duffy.
I think Duffy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwayne Duffy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with Fugees - Ready or not blaring out of the sound system. Bruno Bosse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
182 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Bosse!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White dips to his left and cracks Bosse with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Bosse.
Bosse moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosse is just out of range.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Bosse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White loads up on a big right hand but Bosse slips the punch.
White leaves Bosse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bosse.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Bosse is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosse tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. White moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bosse! White continues to tee off on Bosse, landing with a left and a right! White connects with a right hand that leaves Bosse sleeping against the cage! What a finish by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris White!
A victorious Chris White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCoy defends well and Campbell ends up having to push McCoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Campbell.
McCoy leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danny McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy misses with a combination
and Campbell counters with a body kick.
Danny McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McCoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
McCoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Campbell wants to counter with a clinch but McCoy pushes him away.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
Campbell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from McCoy does it's job there.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell scores with a head kick.
It looks like Danny McCoy has been cut.
Campbell fakes the leg kick and cracks McCoy in the body.
McCoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Campbell shoots in but McCoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCoy works over Campbell's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campbell tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCoy scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell wants to take the fight to the mat but McCoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCoy lands an overhand right.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danny McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoy lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
McCoy throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCoy, pushing him back against the cage.
McCoy managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Campbell responds with a good body kick, but McCoy manages to step out the way in time.
Danny McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Campbell.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
McCoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCoy is trying to force a seperation but Campbell has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but McCoy gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
McCoy connects with a single shot there.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Campbell is looking to slow McCoy down with leg kicks.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
Campbell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCoy digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
McCoy throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Campbell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Campbell is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCoy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Campbell.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
McCoy scores with a hook.
McCoy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
McCoy misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McCoy. That snapped Campbell's head back.
McCoy throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell throws a fast counter high kick but McCoy manages to duck under it in time.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell gets a clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but McCoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCoy tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoy throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes. Campbell will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Campbell.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy misses with the combination.
Campbell digs a good body shot into McCoy's ribs.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campbell throws a nice head kick!
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCoy duly obliges.
Danny McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
McCoy throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
McCoy throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Campbell tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
Campbell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Seth Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy jabs Campbell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny McCoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepo Vinkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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198 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pepo Vinkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Mustard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard closes the distance but Vinkela moves to the side
and Vinkela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vinkela lands a couple of digs.
Vinkela is working Mustard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vinkela controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinkela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinkela drops back looking for a leg! Mustard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mustard manages to kick Vinkela off! Vinkela jumps back into Mustard's guard.
Mustard being controlled here, momentarily.
Mustard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinkela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinkela working some strikes from top position.
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.
Vinkela is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustard has wrist control.
Vinkela seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vinkela landing some decent shots from guard.
Vinkela stands and throws Mustard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinkela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela working the body and head with strikes.
Mustard trying to remain calm as Vinkela controls from the top position.
Vinkela looks up at the clock and then as Mustard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vinkela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Vinkela stalls from top position.
Vinkela has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vinkela working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vinkela seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mustard for as long as he can get away with.
Vinkela 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinkela throws an elbow but Mustard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mustard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vinkela lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mustard down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepo Vinkela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Mustard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vinkela.
Mustard tries to clinch
and Vinkela counters with a shoot takedown. Mustard fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mustard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vinkela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinkela postures up in Mustard's guard and throws a big left but Mustard blocks it.
Vinkela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vinkela postures up in Mustard's guard and throws a big left but Mustard blocks it.
Vinkela postures up in Mustard's guard and throws a big left but Mustard blocks it.
Vinkela landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela stands up over Mustard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vinkela throws a big right hand that misses.
Mustard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vinkela.
Vinkela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vinkela content to stall in guard here.
Vinkela stands and throws Mustard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mustard is breathing heavily.
Vinkela controls the position from side control.
Vinkela in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mustard is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pepo Vinkela!
Pepo Vinkela made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Vinkelo ne proshtava!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
182 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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28
193 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leblanc ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Leblanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leblanc somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Leblanc on that attempt.
Jay Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Leblanc.
Pierre throws a leg kick but Leblanc moved away.
Leblanc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Leblanc ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leblanc manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Leblanc ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre feinted with a counter takedown.
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leblanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leblanc dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Leblanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leblanc with the counter takedown but Pierre avoids it easily.
Leblanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leblanc wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierre distracts Leblanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre distracts Leblanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leblanc being controlled here, momentarily.
Leblanc looking to control.
Leblanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierre is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pierre postures up.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Leblanc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre cracks Leblanc with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leblanc working a defensive guard here.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblanc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leblanc looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Leblanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Leblanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leblanc shoots in and drives through. Pierre sprawls well.
Jay Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Leblanc.
Pierre pushes Leblanc up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Paul Leblanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc wants to clinch but Pierre slips to the side
and Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierre.
Leblanc working a defensive guard here.
Pierre is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Leblanc trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pierre is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.
Pierre is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pierre passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Leblanc's head.
Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Ground and pound from Pierre.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
Jay Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leblanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pierre prevents Leblanc from getting the reversal.
Pierre looking to finish Leblanc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leblanc!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc taking shots to the head.
Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leblanc?
Leblanc is rocked!
Leblanc is looking to get to half guard.
A big strike lands for Pierre! That's really hurt Leblanc and he's turned his back - Pierre keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pierre jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Pierre!
A victorious Jay Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Krakowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakowiak comes to the cage accompanied by O.S.T.R & Kasta - Dzis ide walczyc mamo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Krakowiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamoureux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krakowiak. That one must have hurt.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamoureux's sensitive parts.
Krakowiak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamoureux's head.
Krakowiak cracks a nice hook into Lamoureux's ribs.
Krakowiak dodges the punch combination from Lamoureux.
Krakowiak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamoureux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krakowiak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krakowiak lands a nice hook to Lamoureux's body. Lamoureux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakowiak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lamoureux misses with a lunging right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowiak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krakowiak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.
Krakowiak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Krakowiak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krakowiak.
Lamoureux blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Krakowiak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux trying to stall but Krakowiak improves his position.
Krakowiak lands a body punch.
Krakowiak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krakowiak avoiding damage as Lamoureux throws knees to the body.
Krakowiak lands with a left to the head.
Krakowiak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamoureux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamoureux swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamoureux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamoureux throws a jab when Krakowiak was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Krakowiak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowiak misses with an uppercut.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowiak connects with a jab.
Lamoureux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamoureux throws a counter combo.
Krakowiak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krakowiak is looking to chop away at Lamoureux's legs.
Lamoureux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krakowiak momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoureux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak misses with a hook. Lamoureux ducked under it nicely.
Lamoureux misses the shot to the body.
Krakowiak digs a good hook to Lamoureux's body.
A clash of legs there as Lamoureux blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lamoureux. Beautiful body shot.
Krakowiak throws a combination that misses
and Lamoureux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krakowiak slips a straight right by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux scores with a shot to the body.
Krakowiak lunges at Lamoureux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamoureux's hand.
A clash of legs there as Lamoureux blocks the low kick.
Krakowiak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux throws a lazy right hand but Krakowiak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamoureux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Krakowiak.
Krakowiak throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamoureux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krakowiak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux looks to throw the jab but Krakowiak is out of range.
Lamoureux misses with an uppercut. Krakowiak saw that one coming.
Krakowiak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krakowiak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lamoureux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lamoureux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowiak circles away quickly and effectively.
Krakowiak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krakowiak staying out of range there.
Krakowiak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamoureux takes one on the button.
Lamoureux throws a jab when Krakowiak was well out of range.
Krakowiak lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Spencer Lamoureux has been cut.
Lamoureux throws a poor cross that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakowiak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakowiak lands with a right hand.
Lamoureux misses with a lunging right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakowiak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lamoureux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamoureux looks to land a combination but Krakowiak avoids it well.
Lamoureux misses with a wild body shot.
Krakowiak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamoureux's head.
Lamoureux is rocked!
Krakowiak misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Krakowiak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamoureux throws a hook but Krakowiak blocks it.
Lamoureux punishes Krakowiak's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamoureux lands a jab to the head.
Krakowiak punishes Lamoureux's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Krakowiak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot.
Lamoureux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krakowiak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamoureux momentarily.
Lamoureux is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowiak finish him?
Lamoureux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakowiak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux loads up on a big right hand but Krakowiak slips the punch.
Lamoureux seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamoureux takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Lamoureux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakowiak connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Krakowiak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lamoureux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamoureux slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lamoureux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamoureux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Lamoureux misses.
Lamoureux misses with a combination
and Krakowiak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakowiak feints a jab promting Lamoureux to slip. Krakowiak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lamoureux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lamoureux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakowiak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamoureux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamoureux. Krakowiak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Krakowiak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Krakowiak misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak misses the shot to the body.
Lamoureux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lamoureux connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamoureux throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakowiak.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowiak as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowiak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux moves forwards but Krakowiak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Krakowiak misses.
Krakowiak misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Lamoureux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamoureux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krakowiak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lamoureux misses with a straight left.
Lamoureux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamoureux misses with a right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakowiak dips to his left and cracks Lamoureux with an uppercut!
Krakowiak has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krakowiak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krakowiak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Krakowiak finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoureux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak throws a right hand that misses
and Lamoureux counters with a series of strikes. Krakowiak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krakowiak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krakowiak ducks under a wild hook from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowiak to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakowiak connects with a nice looking jab.
Krakowiak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Krakowiak - just one landing.
Krakowiak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lamoureux has time to react.
Lamoureux throws a right hand that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowiak throws a body kick that misses
and Lamoureux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamoureux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lamoureux slips under a jab from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux throws out a loose jab but Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakowiak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krakowiak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krakowiak slips a jab from Lamoureux.
Krakowiak misses with an uppercut. Lamoureux saw that one coming.
Lamoureux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lamoureux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krakowiak staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Krakowiak.
Lamoureux throws a right hand that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamoureux.
Krakowiak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krakowiak misses with a few strikes there.
Lamoureux throws a big shot that misses.
Krakowiak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krakowiak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamoureux off the cage and back into range.
Krakowiak throws a hook but Lamoureux avoids it easily.
Lamoureux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamoureux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamoureux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krakowiak blocks a jab.
Lamoureux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krakowiak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakowiak manages to break the clinch.
Krakowiak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lamoureux throws out a counter right but Krakowiak avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krakowiak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamoureux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Krakowiak counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakowiak.
A little feinted left hand from Krakowiak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krakowiak tries to land a leg kick but Lamoureux saw it coming and moves away.
Krakowiak looks to land a left hand but Lamoureux moved out of range nicely.
Lamoureux misses with a straight left.
Krakowiak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamoureux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krakowiak misses with an uppercut. Lamoureux saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux looks to land a left hand but Krakowiak moved out of range nicely.
Krakowiak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krakowiak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lamoureux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Krakowiak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Krakowiak throws a shot to the body.
Lamoureux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamoureux slips a jab from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Krakowiak.
Lamoureux throws a lazy right hand but Krakowiak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krakowiak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lamoureux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krakowiak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamoureux throws a hook but Krakowiak avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krakowiak.
Lamoureux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowiak at a distance.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowiak moves out of range of the strikes.
Krakowiak scores with a decent looking hook.
Krakowiak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamoureux.
Krakowiak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux throws a jab when Krakowiak was well out of range.
Krakowiak has closed the distance and engaged Lamoureux in a clinch.
Krakowiak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krakowiak lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamoureux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krakowiak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lamoureux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krakowiak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamoureux can do to turn this around?
Krakowiak gets through Lamoureux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamoureux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamoureux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krakowiak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux throws a punch but it's blocked by Krakowiak.
Lamoureux just leaning against Krakowiak, taking a breather.
Lamoureux is trying to break free.
Krakowiak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lamoureux up against the cage.
Lamoureux misses with a knee to the head.
Lamoureux misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krakowiak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Krakowiak.
Lamoureux wants to break free but Krakowiak has control.
Krakowiak lands a shoulder strike.
Krakowiak breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Krakowiak - just one landing.
A slow jab from Lamoureux misses its intended target.
Lamoureux stuns Krakowiak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krakowiak jabs Lamoureux right on the nose. Lamoureux blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacek Krakowiak is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakowiak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamoureux circles away quickly and effectively.
Krakowiak connects with a body shot that sends Lamoureux's belly button to the back.
Krakowiak lands with a right that hurts Lamoureux. Lamoureux looks to clinch but Krakowiak throws a short knee that drops Lamoureux. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jacek Krakowiak!
Our winner, Jacek Krakowiak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is working Theodoreau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Theodoreau parries the strikes from Davidson easily there. Davidson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Theodoreau to escape.
Theodoreau pushes Davidson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davidson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Davidson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Davidson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Davidson crashes against the mat.
Davidson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Theodoreau is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davidson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davidson cracks Theodoreau with a big elbow.
Davidson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davidson working the strikes but Theodoreau uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Davidson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davidson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson working over Theodoreau with some ground and pound. Theodoreau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Theodoreau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Davidson working the ground and pound effectively.
Theodoreau trying desperately to get to his feet.
Davidson throws some wild stikes that Theodoreau manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Davidson.
Davidson with the ground and pound from mount.
Theodoreau is breathing heavily.
Davidson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a big elbow.
Theodoreau is rocked!
Davidson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Theodoreau has worked his arm free - good work by Theodoreau!
Davidson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Theodoreau down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson is chipping away with strikes.
Davidson is working Theodoreau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davidson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodoreau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Theodoreau on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davidson grinds an elbow into Theodoreau's temple.
Davidson misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davidson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davidson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Davidson cracks Theodoreau with a big right hand but Theodoreau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Davidson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Davidson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Theodoreau to his feet.
Davidson clinches up with Theodoreau and pushes him back against the cage.
Theodoreau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davidson.
Theodoreau breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Theodoreau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Theodoreau keeps it at a distance.
Davidson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Theodoreau sprawls well initially but Davidson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
Theodoreau is looking for a counter combo.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Theodoreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theodoreau continues to drive forward.
Theodoreau throwing a counter right hand but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Theodoreau pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Theodoreau saw that one coming.
As Davidson looks to move away, Theodoreau throws a big counter combo bu Davidson just gets out of the way.
Theodoreau ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Theodoreau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodoreau.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Theodoreau saw that one coming.
Davidson lands a glancing blow to the side of Theodoreau's head.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Davidson has hold of one of Theodoreau's legs. Theodoreau is fighting the takedown attempt but Davidson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davidson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson won't allow Theodoreau to get back to his feet.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodoreau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Theodoreau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodoreau manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Theodoreau's guard.
Theodoreau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Davidson throws a big elbow that misses.
Davidson is in close to Theodoreau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a strike but Theodoreau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodoreau wanted to stand there but Davidson had control of the position.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodoreau manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theodoreau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson cracks Theodoreau with a solid left hand.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Theodoreau keeps moving.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson postures up in Theodoreau's guard and throws a big left but Theodoreau blocks it.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Theodoreau blocks nicely.
Davidson is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
John Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson cracks Theodoreau with a big elbow.
Davidson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davidson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Theodoreau tries to escape but Davidson is in control.
Davidson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theodoreau, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Davidson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davidson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Theodoreau down.
Davidson cracks Theodoreau with a big elbow.
Davidson lands a few punches from side control.
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Theodoreau is defending well.
Davidson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Theodoreau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson working the ground and pound.
Theodoreau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davidson trying to control the action but Theodoreau is working from the bottom.
Davidson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Theodoreau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davidson's guard! Nice work there by Theodoreau!
Theodoreau seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is pulling down on Theodoreau's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodoreau, at least for the moment.
Theodoreau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davidson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodoreau has managed to get both his arms back between Davidson's legs - danger averted.
Davidson seems keen to control Theodoreau's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
Davidson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theodoreau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davidson has his foot on Theodoreau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theodoreau works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson has his hands on Theodoreau's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodoreau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davidson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodoreau has managed to get both his arms back between Davidson's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davidson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davidson's corner calls for a 1-2. Davidson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Theodoreau's head but Theodoreau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theodoreau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Theodoreau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davidson.
Davidson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson feints and as Theodoreau raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Theodoreau keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theodoreau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theodoreau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davidson is in close to Theodoreau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodoreau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davidson passes Theodoreau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theodoreau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davidson trying to control the action but Theodoreau is working from the bottom.
Theodoreau is trying to stand.
Theodoreau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson winds up and cracks Theodoreau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theodoreau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davidson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Theodoreau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Theodoreau pushes Davidson off looking to stand but Davidson dives back in and keeps control.
Theodoreau has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Theodoreau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davidson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davidson moves into full mount! Theodoreau won't be happy about that!
Davidson lands a couple of good shots and Theodoreau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Theodoreau is trying to remain composed but Davidson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Davidson working for a choke but Theodoreau is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davidson is loading up with his shots from the back and Theodoreau is in big trouble! Theodoreau taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Davidson!
John Davidson is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath John Davidson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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