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CFC 38: Rebound PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Straw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Straw!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fails with the takedown.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Straw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean needs to keep his hands up - Straw had a free shot at his head there.
Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dean working away.
Straw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Straw wants to control but Dean postures up.
Straw is looking for a sweep.
Straw struggling a bit here.
Straw is looking to regain half guard here but Dean keeps moving and retains side control.
Dean working away.
Straw is trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Straw lands a glancing blow to the side of Dean's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean moves out of range as Straw strikes.
Straw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Straw off to one side.
Straw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Straw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Straw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dean misses with the combination.
No luck for Straw with that takedown attempt.
Eddie Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Straw.
Straw looks gassed!
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Straw counters with a stiff right hand.
Straw tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Straw shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dean swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Straw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Straw counters with a one-two to the body.
Dean throws a head kick that misses
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Dean both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Dean misses.
Dean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Straw's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dean, right into the meat.
Straw lands a jab-cross combination.
Straw shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Straw. Straw gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straw throws an overhand right that has Dean reeling! Straw follows up with a more punches and Dean is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Straw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Spite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by DX. Spite has chosen "Here Comes The Boom" - Nelly as his entrance music. Urijah Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Spite!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin 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.
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spite can't do much from the bottom here.
Spite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
Spite regains half guard, as Griffin was trying to land strikes.
Spite trying to control here.
Spite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spite is looking to improve his position.
Griffin throwing shots but Spite is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spite tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spite to the ground. Spite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spite moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spite throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Spite stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Spite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Spite sprawls well.
Nice combo by Spite! Oh, that's hurt him - Griffin falls to the canvas and Spite follows him into side control.
Griffin is rocked!
Spite has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spite Rushes Griffin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Griffin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Spite Piles on the pressure and Griffin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Spite!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. Argosian has chosen "Scarface Groove" by Paris as his entrance music. Andre Bell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Argosian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Argosian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell lands with a straight right. Argosian didn't see that one coming.
Argosian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Argosian is rocked!
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Argosian is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Bell cracks Argosian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Argosian to stand back up!
Argosian takes the fight into the clinch.
Argosian'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.
Argosian scores with a hook to the body.
Argosian seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Argosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diomedes Argosian.
Argosian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Argosian.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell tries to bum rush Argosian with a series of wild strikes but Argosian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Argosian has managed to clinch.
Argosian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Argosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Argosian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
The is referee keeping an eye on Argosian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Argosian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Argosian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Argosian.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Argosian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Argosian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Argosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diomedes Argosian.
Bell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Argosian counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Argosian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bell, pushing him back against the cage.
Argosian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Argosian scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Bell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Argosian counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell sizes up Argosian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Argosian does no damage.
Argosian clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
Argosian gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Argosian lands a left hand.
Argosian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Argosian.
Argosian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Argosian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bell up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Argosian stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Argosian.
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.
Argosian digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Argosian breaks the clinch.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Argosian counters by moving into the clinch.
Argosian has Bell pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Argosian fails to land.
Argosian lands with a short shot to the head.
Argosian is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Argosian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Argosian has double underhooks.
Argosian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Argosian.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Argosian manages to break the clinch.
Bell throws a right hand that Argosian ducks under and follows up with a left that Argosian also avoids with ease.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Argosian rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Argosian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Argosian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Argosian - that landed with a thud.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Argosian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argosian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Argosian darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Argosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell throws a sloppy body shot
and Argosian counters by clinching up.
Argosian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Argosian breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Argosian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Argosian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Argosian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Argosian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Argosian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
Argosian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bell up against the cage.
Argosian receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diomedes Argosian.
Argosian rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Argosian prevents it.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian controlling the action here for a moment.
Bell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Argosian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argosian lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Argosian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Argosian lands a shoulder strike.
Argosian just leaning against Bell, taking a breather.
Bell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Argosian has him pressed against the cage.
Argosian lands with a light punch inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Argosian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diomedes Argosian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Argosian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diomedes Argosian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Mills!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Mills tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Mills is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz'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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Mills preventing the sweep.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Mills is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
Mills looks gassed!
Cruz 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz prevents Mills from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Mills trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mills wants to control but Cruz passes into side.
Mills tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Mills is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mills is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kale Cruz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mills shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Mills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz won't be happy with that.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Mills looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mills wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Mills is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mills is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills being controlled here momentarily.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Mills passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mills is looking to pass Cruz's guard but actually Cruz recovers to full guard.
Mills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mills must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mills wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz has Mills pulled in close to control his posture.
Mills sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz has Mills pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Mills trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep!
Mills being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Mills tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mills tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Mills is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kale Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.
Mills wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control!
Mills is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mills is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mills tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Mills is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mills for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kale Cruz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz looking to ground and pound but Mills is blocking nicely.
Mills is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Mills wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Kale Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Mills regains half guard.
Mills is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Mills looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cruz passes into side control!
Mills tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Mills is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mills gets back to half guard.
Mills has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
John Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith 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... Kale Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer has chosen Tom Sawyer by Rush as his entrance music. Thomas Sawyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Teichroew's chin.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teichroew swinging wilding here.
Teichroew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sawyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Teichroew finds it's way through Sawyer's defenses.
Sawyer moves out of range as Teichroew throws a body kick.
No joy there for Teichroew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teichroew lands with a nice combination. Sawyer backs away looking to recover.
Teichroew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sawyer is rocked!
Teichroew drops Sawyer with a huge uppercut! Sawyer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Teichroew is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Teichroew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Coxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coxwell has chosen Messiah by Konflict (Nosia Remix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Abel Zero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Abel Zero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Coxwell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zero swivels and escapes.
Zero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Zero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero forces Coxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zero gets a clinch.
Zero can't break the clinch.
Coxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abel Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Coxwell.
Zero manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zero.
Zero lands a high kick!
Coxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Zero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coxwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zero, right into the meat.
Zero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coxwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zero!
Zero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zero is desperately trying to improve his position but Coxwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Zero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zero has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Coxwell's lack of action.
Coxwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell wants to free his trapped foot but Zero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coxwell throws a strike but Zero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coxwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Coxwell wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Zero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coxwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell trying to control from half guard but Zero is working away.
Zero wants to get back to his feet.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Coxwell misses with a head shot. Zero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coxwell trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Coxwell is looking to stand up but Zero won't let him.
Coxwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coxwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coxwell working the strikes but Zero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zero's head.
Coxwell moves nicely into side control.
Coxwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zero tries to escape but Coxwell is in control.
Coxwell decides to stand back up. Coxwell steps back and let's Zero get back to his feet.
Zero throws a head kick that misses.
Zero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zero throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Abel Zero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coxwell.
Coxwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Zero tries to sprawl out of it but Coxwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zero throws a front kick that sends Coxwell stumbling back into the cage.
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zero tries to avoid it but Coxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zero to the ground. Zero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero keeps Coxwell at a distance using the push kick.
Zero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zero throws a sloppy head kick and Coxwell moves out of range easily.
Coxwell is breathing heavily.
Zero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zero.
Coxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Coxwell.
Coxwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coxwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coxwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coxwell wants to pass the guard but Zero is defending well.
Coxwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zero is rocked!
Zero trying to control but Coxwell postures up.
Oh Zero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Coxwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Zero frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coxwell with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Coxwell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coxwell working for a submission but Zero is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coxwell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zero has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zero looks a forlorn figure.
Coxwell is landing with some decent strikes but Zero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zero wants to get back to his feet.
Coxwell unloading with bombs!
Coxwell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coxwell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zero hang on?
Zero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coxwell goes for an armbar but Zero turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell has an active guard here but Zero has managed to pass into half guard.
Coxwell wants to get back to his feet.
Coxwell gets back to full guard.
Coxwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zero!
Coxwell with shots to the head and body - Zero looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coxwell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zero's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Coxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coxwell dances in with a quick combination. Zero is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Coxwell snaps Zero's head back. Zero stumbles backwards against the cage. Coxwell steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zero's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zero just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Coxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes to the cage accompanied by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammer's choice of entrance music: Smack my bitch up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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22
208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kermodian shoots in but no luck this time.
Kermodian sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hammer to the ground! Kermodian dives into full mount looking to finish!
Hammer is rocked!
Kermodian pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Kermodian finish him?
Hammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kermodian wants to finish this one by submission but Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kermodian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kermodian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kermodian scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
Kermodian 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.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian landing strikes from the mount.
Kermodian landing punches.
Kermodian lands with some strikes.
Kermodian scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Kermodian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kermodian landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermodian dominating with strikes here.
Kermodian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kermodian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kermodian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kermodian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kermodian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
Kermodian unloading with bombs!
Kermodian is working for a guillotine from mount but Hammer frees his head quite easily.
Kermodian is breathing heavily.
Kermodian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kermodian with shots to the head and body - Hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kermodian breaks from Hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kermodian with the ground and pound from mount.
Kermodian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian with the ground and pound from mount.
Kermodian working for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is in no mood to give up.
Kermodian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kermodian unloading with bombs!
Kermodian looking to secure an arm triangle but Hammer defends it well.
Kermodian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kermodian wants to finish this one by submission but Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kermodian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian dominating with strikes here.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Kermodian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kermodian landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermodian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hammer's face.
Kermodian scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kermodian looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
Hammer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kermodian locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hammer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Kermodian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, Kyle Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Wood chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wood tries to pass to full mount but Stevenson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stevenson has given up his back.
Wood connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stevenson to escape the position.
Stevenson 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 Wood gets his way!
Stevenson tries to escape but Wood has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the choke here but Wood has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wood Tightens the hold and Stevenson taps out furiously! Wood displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Wood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Who has chosen Requiem for a tower as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Who takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Who fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castillo sprawls well initially but Who persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Who moves into full mount! Castillo won't be happy about that!
Who trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Who goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Castillo is on top in guard.
Castillo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Who looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Who is looking for a triangle here but Castillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Who to his feet.
Castillo digs a good body shot into Who's ribs.
Who looks gassed!
Who shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Who's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Who is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Who fails to land the takedown.
Castillo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Who colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Castillo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Who is left battered and dazed whilst Castillo and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ervin Castillo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!YB Sol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Carter's chin.
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210 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Carter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sol throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Sol lands a two punch combo.
Sol scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter tries to clinch but Sol is having none of it.
Sol swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter tries for a takedown but Sol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
YB Sol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Carter.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sol.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sol scores with a jab.
Carter is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Sol finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sol tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Sol tries to escape but Carter is in control.
Sol prevents Carter from moving into mount.
Sol sneaks back into half guard.
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Sol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter is keen to just control but Sol is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sol tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Sol defends easily.
Sol wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carter is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sol postures up.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Sol from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sol with a hook.
Sol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sol misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sol lands with an uppercut that bounces Carter off the cage and back into rage.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Sol counters with a huge left! Carter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sol isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). YB Sol!
YB Sol retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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