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MCC 28: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan McFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan McFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tremblay.
McFarlane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tremblay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tremblay pushes McFarlane away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McFarlane gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from McFarlane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McFarlane tries to score with some ground and pound. Tremblay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tremblay is pushing McFarlane's head away, looking to escape. McFarlane manages to hold on to the position though.
Tremblay sneaks out the side door and pushes McFarlane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tremblay misses with a body shot.
Tremblay with a poor takedown
and McFarlane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McFarlane wanted to stand there but Tremblay had control of the position.
Tremblay seems keen to control McFarlane's posture.
McFarlane gets to his feet - Tremblay follows without any prompting.
Tremblay just misses with a punch to the body.
McFarlane closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane controlling the action here for a moment.
Tremblay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donovan McFarlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Tremblay.
McFarlane breaks from the clinch.
Tremblay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFarlane manages to avoid it.
McFarlane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tremblay trying to control the position.
McFarlane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tremblay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing McFarlane from controlling successfully.
Tremblay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tremblay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay shoots and misses
and McFarlane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing McFarlane from controlling successfully.
McFarlane won't allow Tremblay to sweep him here.
Tremblay wants to stand and escape but McFarlane is having none of it.
Tremblay looks gassed!
McFarlane tries to free his leg and advance position but Tremblay is retaining full guard.
Tremblay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tremblay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McFarlane?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McFarlane is desperately trying to improve his position but Tremblay has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarlane wants to control but Tremblay is having none of it.
McFarlane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Tremblay looking to finish McFarlane with some ground and pound. This is bad for McFarlane!
McFarlane wants to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Tremblay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McFarlane tries to lock up and control but Tremblay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McFarlane throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tremblay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Tremblay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Tremblay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McFarlane?
McFarlane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarlane tries to get out of the position.
Tremblay working McFarlane over with strikes here.
Tremblay unloading with bombs!
McFarlane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFarlane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tremblay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tremblay breaks from McFarlane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tremblay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFarlane hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Tremblay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tremblay misses with a wild body shot.
Tremblay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFarlane was well out of range. Poor timing from Tremblay.
Tremblay scores with a hook to the body. McFarlane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFarlane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tremblay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFarlane manages to avoid it.
McFarlane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tremblay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tremblay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McFarlane!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFarlane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tremblay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFarlane tries to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
McFarlane working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Tremblay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McFarlane taking shots to the head.
McFarlane is trying to stand up.
McFarlane is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns McFarlane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McFarlane tries to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Tremblay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McFarlane?
McFarlane is bucking up trying to escape but Tremblay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tremblay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFarlane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tremblay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McFarlane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane tries to hold on but Tremblay postures up.
Tremblay is landing with some decent strikes but McFarlane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarlane can't escape the position.
McFarlane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McFarlane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tremblay lands a big shot there that rocks McFarlane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tremblay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tremblay lands with some strikes.
Tremblay with shots to the head and body - McFarlane looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Tremblay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tremblay lands a big elbow.
Tremblay prevents McFarlane from getting the reversal.
Tremblay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFarlane tries to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Tremblay lands a heavy elbow.
McFarlane is in a horrible position here. Tremblay smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McFarlane is in a horrible position here. Tremblay smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Tremblay landing strikes from the mount.
McFarlane wants to control but Tremblay is having none of it.
Tremblay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tremblay working McFarlane over with strikes here.
McFarlane wants to control but Tremblay is having none of it.
McFarlane tries to reverse the position but Tremblay maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay breaks from McFarlane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tremblay scoring with strikes but McFarlane is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tremblay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Tremblay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFarlane.
Tremblay avoids the head kick by McFarlane.
McFarlane tries to clinch up.
McFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McFarlane. No joy for Tremblay on that attempt.
McFarlane tries to land a front kick but Tremblay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tremblay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay throws a combination that misses
and McFarlane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McFarlane.
Tremblay looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFarlane is one step ahead there.
Tremblay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tremblay is looking to stand up but McFarlane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tremblay has McFarlane pulled in close to control his posture.
Tremblay looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFarlane is one step ahead there.
Pierre Tremblay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet but McFarlane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFarlane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tremblay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFarlane content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McFarlane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McFarlane tries to control but Tremblay wriggling away.
Tremblay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFarlane controlling from the full mount.
McFarlane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pierre Tremblay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to lock up and control but McFarlane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McFarlane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McFarlane wants to control the pace but Tremblay is squirming around nicely.
McFarlane looking to control and managing it successfully.
McFarlane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McFarlane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McFarlane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tremblay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McFarlane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tremblay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tremblay wants to pass the guard but McFarlane is keeping the position.
McFarlane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McFarlane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McFarlane prevents Tremblay from getting the reversal.
Donovan McFarlane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tremblay tries to lock up and control but McFarlane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan McFarlane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tremblay 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Tremblay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Doeuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Doeuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Boudreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doeuf moves in looking to clinch but Boudreau pushes him off.
Doeuf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreau looks to throw the jab but Doeuf is out of range.
Doeuf ducks under a wild hook from Boudreau.
Boudreau swats away the attempt to clinch by Doeuf.
Doeuf tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Boudreau misses with a hook.
Boudreau digs a good hook to Doeuf's body.
Boudreau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doeuf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doeuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doeuf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudreau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doeuf lands with a kick to the temple. Boudreau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boudreau misses with a hook. Doeuf ducked under it nicely.
Boudreau with a nice cross.
Boudreau lands the left hand.
Doeuf gets a clinch.
Boudreau is pressed up against the cage. Doeuf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boudreau down to the mat. Boudreau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Boudreau misses.
Doeuf tries to clinch there but Boudreau circles away.
Doeuf tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreau keeps the fight on the outside.
Doeuf looks for a takedown but Boudreau sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doeuf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doeuf ducks right into an uppercut from Boudreau.
Doeuf closes the distance and clinches up with Boudreau, looking for a takedown. Doeuf pushes Boudreau against the cage but Boudreau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boudreau throws a lazy right hand but Doeuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreau misses with a hook. Doeuf ducked under it nicely.
Boudreau throws out a loose jab but Doeuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boudreau lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Doeuf falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chance Boudreau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bazyl Iwanowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens has chosen Strange Music Box By : Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Xavier Stevens struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bazyl Iwanowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Iwanowicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens not doing much here.
Iwanowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Iwanowicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevens connects with a nice short shot to Iwanowicz's temple.
Iwanowicz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
Stevens can't escape the position.
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.
Stevens holding both Iwanowicz 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Stevens looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iwanowicz is looking to control Stevens but Stevens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Iwanowicz biding his time, controlling Stevens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Stevens is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Iwanowicz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Stevens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iwanowicz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Iwanowicz.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Iwanowicz.
Xavier Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwanowicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iwanowicz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iwanowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwanowicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens blocks the elbow strike.
Stevens manages to pull guard.
Stevens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing Iwanowicz from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iwanowicz won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Iwanowicz is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwanowicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwanowicz trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iwanowicz pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Iwanowicz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Iwanowicz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iwanowicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iwanowicz. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Crunch! Iwanowicz slams his shin into Stevens's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwanowicz.
Bazyl Iwanowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iwanowicz throws a combination. Stevens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iwanowicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Iwanowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iwanowicz throws a combination. Stevens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iwanowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iwanowicz tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bazyl Iwanowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwanowicz dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Iwanowicz looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iwanowicz misses with a double jab
and Stevens counters with a two punch combo.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iwanowicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevens with a poor takedown
and Iwanowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazyl Iwanowicz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Iwanowicz keeps moving.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Iwanowicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Iwanowicz from controlling successfully.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing Iwanowicz from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iwanowicz throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Iwanowicz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Iwanowicz finds it's target.
Stevens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iwanowicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwanowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens letting Iwanowicz take a breather here.
Iwanowicz missing with knees to the body.
Iwanowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iwanowicz.
Iwanowicz tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iwanowicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Iwanowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Iwanowicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stevens is working for takedown but Iwanowicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bazyl Iwanowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Stevens.
Iwanowicz tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Iwanowicz throws an elbow but misses.
Iwanowicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
Iwanowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iwanowicz misses with a knee to the head.
Iwanowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevens is trying to drag Iwanowicz to the mat but Iwanowicz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Iwanowicz.
Iwanowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevens.
Stevens lands a damaging elbow.
Iwanowicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iwanowicz tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwanowicz throws an elbow but it misses.
Iwanowicz trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iwanowicz into the cage.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bazyl Iwanowicz.
I think Iwanowicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazyl Iwanowicz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Qura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Mendez's chin.
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Qura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Qura has picked Mendez up - he's going for a ride! Qura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Qura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qura.
Qura wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Qura prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Qura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Qura eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura is looking for a kimura here.
Qura is looking for a kimura but Mendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qura to get the leverage.
Qura is trying to work for a kimura but Mendez is defending well.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
Mendez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Qura wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendez gets full guard.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez pulls Qura in close to his closed guard and prevents Qura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Qura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Qura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Qura controlling him for the moment.
Qura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qura forces his way into half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Qura postures up.
Qura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Qura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qura is trying for a kimura here. Mendez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Qura wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Qura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafoste Outravez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jafoste Outravez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafoste Outravez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Odinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outravez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Outravez is looking for a sweep. Odinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odinson thows a huge punch but Outravez dodges it nicely.
Odinson is thwarting Outravez's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson is looking to advance position but Outravez won't allow it.
Odinson wants to take a breather but Outravez is having none of it.
Odinson is pressing down on Outravez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Outravez is holding on for now.
Odinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Outravez is looking to clinch but Odinson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odinson throws a leg kick but Outravez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outravez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odinson.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Odinson wants to take a breather but Outravez is having none of it.
Outravez is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Odinson in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odinson is trying to control. Outravez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Odinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Odinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Odinson thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odinson wants to control the pace but Outravez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that 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.
Outravez tries to clinch up.
Outravez tries to clinch up but Odinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Outravez swivels and escapes.
Odinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Outravez wants to clinch up but Odinson keeps it at a distance.
Odinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Outravez.
Odinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Outravez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Odinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Odinson controlling from side mount.
Odinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Outravez for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor Odinson.
Outravez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Odinson scores with a body shot.
Outravez is breathing heavily.
Odinson lands a big uppercut and Outravez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Outravez looks OK. Odinson waves Outravez back to his feet!
Outravez is rocked!
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Odinson! Outravez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vasyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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254 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vasyanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Vasyanovich from improving his position.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Vasyanovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is taking a breather. Vasyanovich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vasyanovich is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vasyanovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Vasyanovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasyanovich tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasyanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Vasyanovich is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasyanovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vasyanovich tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
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.
Vasyanovich throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Vasyanovich working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Vasyanovich is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasyanovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vasyanovich looks a forlorn figure.
Vasyanovich is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasyanovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Vasyanovich is squirming around nicely.
Vasyanovich is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Vasyanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasyanovich misses with a kick to the body.
Igor Vasyanovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasyanovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Vasyanovich settles back down.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasyanovich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasyanovich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Johnson.
Vasyanovich stuffs the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Vasyanovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasyanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Vasyanovich is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vasyanovich looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson prevents Vasyanovich from getting the reversal.
Vasyanovich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vasyanovich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson cracks Vasyanovich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Vasyanovich is in trouble!
Vasyanovich working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson trying to control but Vasyanovich is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich working to try and regain half guard.
Vasyanovich is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Vasyanovich is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Vasyanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Vasyanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vasyanovich is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Vasyanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Vasyanovich is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Vasyanovich has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasyanovich's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Johnson.
Vasyanovich swinging wildly here.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasyanovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Vasyanovich fails with the takedown
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasyanovich's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasyanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasyanovich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Vasyanovich to sweep him here.
Vasyanovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Vasyanovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasyanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Charles Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Igor Vasyanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasyanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Vasyanovich wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vasyanovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vasyanovich?
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Vasyanovich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Charles Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson blocks Vasyanovich's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vasyanovich is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vasyanovich is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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19
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Jama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jama lunges at Drew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drew's hand.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Jama thuds his right hand into Drew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drew gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drew wants to sweep here but Jama controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jama landing some decent shots from guard.
Jama thows a big elbow that misses.
Jama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drew's head.
Jama looking to sit in guard and control but Drew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Jama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew throwing strikes but missing.
Jama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drew wants to pass the guard but Jama is keeping the position.
Jama controlling Drew's posture.
Jama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jama tries for a takedown but Drew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jama misses with a looping right.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Jama.
No luck for Drew with that takedown attempt.
Drew tries to clinch but Jama is having none of it.
Drew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dirk Jama has been cut.
Jama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drew's head backwards.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jama.
Jama loads up on a big right hand but Drew slips the punch.
Jama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew misses with the combination.
Jama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drew is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Jama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jama.
Tyson Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Jama.
Drew tries to clinch but Jama moves out of range.
Jama lands a jab.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Jama is just out of range.
Drew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jama is pushing Drew's head away, looking to escape. Drew manages to hold on to the position though.
Drew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jama tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Drew crashes against the mat.
Drew landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jama's legs.
Drew lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jama is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jama pushes Drew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Drew cracks Jama with a big right hand but Jama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Drew in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jama is looking for a sweep.
Drew scores with punches from side control.
Drew tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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 Tyson Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Jama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drew slips a jab from Jama.
Jama lands a nice shot that snaps Drew's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jama.
Tyson Drew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drew connects with a looping right hand.
Jama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jama blocks the body kick.
Jama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jama wants it to stay on the feet.
Jama scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left and a right from Jama both land. Nice combination.
Jama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jama slips a jab from Drew.
Jama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Jama clobbers Drew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jama on the side of the head.
Drew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drew misses with a double jab.
Jama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jama misses with a takedown attempt - Drew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jama thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drew to regain full guard.
Jama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jama is looking to defend but Drew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jama! Drew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jama taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Drew!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Galushky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galushky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgzNoak-fQ&translated=1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Galushky!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Galushky blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galushky ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
Juan Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galushky ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
Galushky blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galushky moves away.
Galushky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabriel sprawls well initially but Galushky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galushky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Galushky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galushky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gabriel is not content to let Galushky control the position.
Gabriel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galushky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gabriel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gabriel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galushky has gone for a leg lock! Gabriel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galushky's guard.
Gabriel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galushky is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Galushky checks a low kick from Gabriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with a body kick.
Galushky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galushky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galushky looks gassed!
Gabriel lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vasya Galushky has been cut.
Gabriel lands a left and a right that send Galushky crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Galushky is rocked!
Gabriel dives in and grabs Galushky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galushky pushes down on Gabriel's head and hops out.
Galushky is still on wobbly legs! Can Gabriel finish him?
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galushky seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabriel misses with a takedown
and Galushky counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galushky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galushky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galushky wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to get back to his feet.
Galushky is looking to take a break and control but Gabriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galushky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gabriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasya Galushky's cut.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabriel scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galushky is defended easily by Gabriel.
Both fighters circling a little - Gabriel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Gabriel both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Vasya Galushky's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel lands a big right hand that sends Galushky crashing to the mat! Gabriel stays standing though and waves Galushky back to his feet!
Galushky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gabriel. Gabriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Gabriel is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Galushky hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Gabriel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's entrance music is schism. A fine choice. Nicolas Refn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Refn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Refn down.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refn scores with a jab to the head.
Refn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Refn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Refn is able to avoid easily.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Refn finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Refn manages to avoid it.
Wolf lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Wolf slams his shin into Refn's torso.
Refn lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Refn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Refn checks it well.
Refn tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Refn.
Wolf throws a head kick but Refn moves out of range.
Wolf throws a front kick that sends Refn stumbling back into the cage.
Refn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Refn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Refn checks it.
Wolf looks for the body kick but Refn saw that one coming.
Refn lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Refn.
A nice combination there by Refn.
Wolf misses with a jab to the body
and Refn counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Refn sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses
and Refn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Refn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Refn jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolf.
Refn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas Refn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Refn lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Refn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wolf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wolf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Refn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolf cracks the inside of Refn's front leg.
Refn blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Refn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Refn. Beautiful body shot.
Refn misses the shot to the body.
Refn works the jab nicely.
Refn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Refn duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Refn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn lands a nice looking body shot.
Refn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Refn checks a low kick from Wolf.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Refn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Refn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Refn lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Refn throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Refn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Refn.
Jab, jab by Refn - just one landing.
Refn digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Refn cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
Wolf takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
Refn stalks Wolf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolf's face. Wolf staggers backwards, shaken.
Refn lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
Refn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolf is rocked!
Refn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf backs up against the cage.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Refn connects with a crisp jab.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf seems to have got his legs back now.
Refn throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Refn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Refn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Refn scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Refn scores with a three punch combo!
Refn drops Wolf with a beautiful combination! Wolf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Refn is looking for the KO!
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Refn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Refn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Refn blocks the body kick.
Refn lands with a nice body punch.
Refn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Refn connects with a jab.
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Refn avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Refn's legs.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Refn checks it well.
Refn scores with a body shot.
Wolf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Refn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nicolas Refn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Refn. Beautiful body shot.
Refn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Refn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Refn. Beautiful body shot.
Refn throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Refn.
Refn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Refn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf backs up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wolf might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Refn lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Refn stalks Wolf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolf's face. Wolf staggers backwards, shaken.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Refn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolf's hands.
Wolf takes one to the chin there.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Refn scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Refn.
Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Refn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas Refn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Refn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
Refn lands a nice looking body shot.
Refn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Refn digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Refn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Refn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Refn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Refn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Refn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Refn as he connects with a hook.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Refn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Refn ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Refn catches Wolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Refn scores with a nice head shot.
Refn scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Refn.
Refn scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Refn.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Refn lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Refn.
Wolf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Refn throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wolf colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Refn as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wolf is left battered and dazed whilst Refn and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Refn!
Nicolas Refn is the new welterweight champion!
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