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QFC Tournament 916 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lobo Saint Artem (ranked 5104 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 5088 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Lobo Saint Artem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Artem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ball is looking to clinch.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saint Artem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint Artem gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint Artem.
Saint Artem goes for a double leg but Ball avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ball continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ball or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint Artem, which made it look bad.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Artem closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Artem just leaning against Ball, taking a breather.
Saint Artem jumps into guard, dragging Ball to the mat.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Saint Artem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Artem controlling Ball's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Artem looking for a guillotine here but Ball defends easily.
Saint Artem pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ball trying to control but Saint Artem is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saint Artem isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ball stacks Saint Artem on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ball!
Ball trying to control the action but Saint Artem is working from the bottom.
Saint Artem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint Artem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Artem seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
Ball is looking to get back to is feet but Saint Artem passes into side control.
Saint Artem takes a little break here. Ball wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saint Artem'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.
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.
Saint Artem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saint Artem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ball.
Ball dives in for a single leg takedown but Saint Artem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saint Artem misses with a wild body shot.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Artem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saint Artem or perhaps it was just good defense by Ball, which made it look bad.
Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saint Artem counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Artem controls the action.
Saint Artem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saint Artem clinches with his opponent.
Saint Artem decides to pull guard.
Saint Artem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Artem is on top in guard.
Saint Artem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Artem gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Artem circles away.
Saint Artem wants to slow Ball down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint Artem tries for a takedown but Ball sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saint Artem throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saint Artem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Saint Artem persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Artem clinches.
Saint Artem breaks the clinch.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint Artem tries to sprawl out of it but Ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint Artem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball tries to clinch but Saint Artem moves out of range.
Saint Artem throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ball changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint Artem tries to avoid it but Ball manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint Artem to the ground. Saint Artem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint Artem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Artem rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.
Ball tries to break free but Saint Artem pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Artem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saint Artem manages to break the clinch.
Ball shoots and misses
and Saint Artem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saint Artem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Artem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Artem is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Artem.
Saint Artem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Saint Artem backs off Ball throws a huge counter combo but Saint Artem manages to avoid it all.
Ball tries to clinch there but Saint Artem circles away.
Saint Artem darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
Ball wants to stall.
Ball is trying to pull guard but Saint Artem has him pressed against the cage.
Saint Artem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Saint Artem avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Artem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint Artem closes the distance and clinches.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint Artem smiles and moves away.
Ball tries to bum rush Saint Artem with a series of wild strikes but Saint Artem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Artem looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ball throws the kick towards the body but Saint Artem avoids it.
Saint Artem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ball manages to circle out of the way.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint Artem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball is looking to clinch.
Saint Artem darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Saint Artem into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Saint Artem. No joy for Ball on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Artem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Artem wants it to stay on the feet.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Saint Artem pushes him off.
Ball shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint Artem moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is pressed up against the cage. Saint Artem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ball down to the mat. Ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Artem dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saint Artem shoots in looking for a takedown but Ball manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saint Artem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saint Artem clinches.
Ball jumps guard but Saint Artem stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ball drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Artem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Artem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ball is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Artem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint Artem clinches.
Ball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint Artem jumps guard and drags Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint Artem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ball is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Artem is on top in guard.
Saint Artem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball parries the strikes from Saint Artem easily there. Saint Artem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ball to escape.
Ball is trying to work for a sweep but Saint Artem has mounted him!
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint Artem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saint Artem is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ball to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ball shrugs it off.
Lobo Saint Artem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Artem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Saint Artem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint Artem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Saint Artem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint Artem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saint Artem sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ball tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lobo Saint Artem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Artem 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Lobo Saint Artem wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Bo (ranked 5061 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 5090 p4p, 358 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tycoon moves into full guard.
Tycoon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bo is defending well. Tycoon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tycoon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ky Tycoon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Chuck (ranked 4960 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevyt Kaikkonen (ranked 3238 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Roy Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevyt Kaikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck gets a double leg takedown into Kaikkonen's guard.
Chuck is sitting in close to Kaikkonen's body. Kaikkonen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chuck is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chuck is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kaikkonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevyt Kaikkonen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kari Kaataja (ranked 4834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 5007 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kari Kaataja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaataja misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Kaataja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaataja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaataja gets a clinch.
Kaataja pulls guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaataja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaataja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Kaataja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushing down on Kaataja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaataja trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaataja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kaataja ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaataja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Kaataja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kaataja with a series of wild strikes but Kaataja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaataja shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Kaataja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaataja.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Kaataja tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is working for takedown but Kaataja is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break free but Kaataja pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson trying to stall but Kaataja improves his position.
Kaataja pulls guard successfully.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaataja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaataja tries to get out of the position.
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Kaataja circles away.
Kaataja throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaataja rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to stall but Kaataja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaataja tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaataja drops back down to his feet.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Kaataja is controlling the position.
Kaataja prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Kaataja manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaataja, up you get!
Kaataja is breathing heavily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaataja circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaataja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kaataja persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaataja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kaataja circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaataja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaataja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson tests Kaataja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaataja takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaataja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaataja.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Kaataja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaataja tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson has Kaataja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaataja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Kaataja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaataja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kari Kaataja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Kaataja tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaataja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaataja slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kari Kaataja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaataja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kaataja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaataja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Kaataja knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaataja shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaataja manages to avoid it.
Kaataja tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaataja is just out of range.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Kaataja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Kaataja avoids it well.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaataja dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaataja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Kaataja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaataja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaataja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaataja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson feints a jab promting Kaataja to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaataja slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaataja dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kaataja's head and hops out.
Kaataja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaataja is rocked!
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kaataja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaataja seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaataja shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Kaataja backing up. Kaataja nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Kaataja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kaataja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Kaataja tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Kaataja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaataja circles away.
Kaataja closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaataja breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaataja dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson jabs at Kaataja's body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Kaataja sprawls well.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kaataja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Kaataja is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaataja.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaataja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Anthony Jackson has been cut.
Kaataja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaataja avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Kaataja tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Kaataja backing up. Kaataja nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Kaataja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Kaataja backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Kaataja's defenses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Kaataja moves out of range.
Kaataja seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Kaataja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaataja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kaataja persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaataja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Kaataja throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Kaataja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaataja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaataja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaataja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaataja.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kaataja with a series of wild strikes but Kaataja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaataja slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Kaataja's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthony Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaataja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kari Kaataja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Anthony Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Cage (ranked 3277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Menard (ranked 4938 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Jonny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Menard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menard gets a takedown into half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Menard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Menard is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Menard throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menard's guard. Nice move by Cage!
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Menard is refusing to be controlled, as Cage sits in half guard.
Menard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cage 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is looking to advance position but Menard won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menard trying to control here.
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menard tries to get to full guard but Cage has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
Menard tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
Menard is positioning himself well to prevent Cage advancing to mount.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Menard avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
Cage trying to stall but Menard improves his position.
Menard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menard drives through with a takedown into Cage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cage pushes Menard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Menard with that takedown attempt.
Menard checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage tries to keep at a distance but Menard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cage is trying to pull guard but Menard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Cage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cage goes for a double leg but Menard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Menard continues to drive forward.
Menard gets caught napping as Cage dives in and scores a takedown. Menard manages to retain guard.
Menard has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage.
Menard is trying to keep Cage in close.
Jonny Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menard is controlling Cage's posture.
Cage advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Menard but he's now mounted!
Cage avoids the attempt from Menard to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menard tries to improve his position but instead Cage has taken his back!
Cage not allowing Menard to control his hands.
Menard tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Menard turns into Cage and is now in his guard.
Cage managing to control the position.
Cage looking to control.
Cage kicks Menard off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cage, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menard misses with a wild combination.
Menard shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Menard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Menard.
Menard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage wants to control from the top but Menard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menard can do to turn this around?
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menard is looking to stand up but Cage isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Cage dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Menard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Menard quickly recovers to half guard.
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
Cage uses his free foot to push down on Menard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menard.
Menard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menard tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menard is looking to escape.
Cage looking to finish Menard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menard!
Menard is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.
Cage looking to control but Menard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menard is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Menard's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cage has hold of Menard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Menard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cage scoring with strikes but Menard is staying in there.
Cage trying to control but Menard is having none of it.
Menard is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menard tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Cage.
Cage looking to control but Menard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cage raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menard wants to hold on but Cage pushes him away.
Menard is trying to reverse the position but instead Cage has taken his back - oops!
Cage tries to keep control of the position but Menard is staying busy.
Menard trying to control the action but Cage just sinks the hooks in.
Cage looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Menard tries to roll but Cage sticks to his back.
Jacob Menard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Jonny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nusjs JsjsG (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodoto Nocerino (ranked 4970 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Nusjs JsjsG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teodoto Nocerino!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nocerino shoots in and bounces JsjsG off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
JsjsG wants to get back to his feet but Nocerino passes into half guard.
JsjsG is trying to control but can't.
JsjsG is looking for a sweep. Nocerino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
JsjsG on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if JsjsG tries to get out of the position.
Nocerino trying to pass the guard but JsjsG defending well.
Nocerino prevents JsjsG from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nocerino prevents JsjsG from improving his position.
Nocerino is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! JsjsG is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teodoto Nocerino!
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