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MCC 29: Carter vs Griggs II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yadav might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shayad. Anaconda Yadav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gross shoots in and drives through. Yadav sprawls well.
Gross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gross - that landed with a thud.
Gross has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yadav regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yadav keeping full guard, as Gross tries to pass.
Gross looking to sit in guard and control but Yadav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gross keeping moving, preventing Yadav from controlling successfully.
Yadav is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yadav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yadav wants to control from the top but Gross keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anaconda Yadav.
Gross shoots in and bounces Yadav off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gross throws a big right hand that misses.
Gross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yadav wants to sweep here but Gross controlling him for the moment.
Gross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gross lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross wants to control from the top but Yadav keeps moving.
Gross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yadav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gross throws a big right hand that misses.
Gross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yadav's head.
Gross stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Yadav has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gross manages to get his head free but now Yadav has transitioned to an armbar! Gross grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Yadav! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anaconda Yadav!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cheira Do Sovaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheira Do Sovaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Do Sovaco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Do Sovaco throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Do Sovaco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Do Sovaco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson lands a front kick.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Do Sovaco takes a step back to recover.
Thompson drops Do Sovaco with a beautiful combination! Do Sovaco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Do Sovaco is rocked!
It looks like Cheira Do Sovaco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Sovaco ducks into an uppercut from Thompson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Markstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Trepanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trepanier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voodo Child. Mattias Markstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattias Markstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Trepanier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trepanier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trepanier wants it to stay on the feet.
Trepanier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Trepanier stuffs the takedown.
Markstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trepanier swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Markstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markstrom is looking to clinch but Trepanier is avoiding it.
Trepanier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markstrom to the mat! Markstrom manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markstrom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Markstrom fails with the takedown
and Trepanier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trepanier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Markstrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trepanier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trepanier wants it to stay on the feet.
Markstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Trepanier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markstrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markstrom is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Trepanier rolls with it to try and escape but Markstrom cranks on the arm and Trepanier is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Markstrom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps has chosen Dixie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlie Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar pushes Phelps away with a front kick.
Phelps looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face as Escobar controls the position.
Escobar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phelps on the ground.
Escobar working the ground and pound from side control.
Phelps is trying to improve his position.
Escobar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Escobar stuns Phelps with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar has Phelps up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phelps avoids it.
Escobar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Phelps.
Escobar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobar gets to his feet. Phelps looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar scores with a takedown into Phelps's guard.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to get up but he can't break Phelps's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phelps has momentary wrist control but Escobar slips an elbow through the middle.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar gets to his feet. Phelps looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phelps's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps has hold of Escobar's hands but Escobar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar 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.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phelps defending well though.
Escobar decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Escobar throws a series of strikes that have Phelps backpedaling.
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phelps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phelps takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar rushes Phelps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Escobar.
Escobar pulls Phelps into guard.
Escobar has his foot on Phelps's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phelps works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar controls Phelps momentarily but Phelps frees himself.
Escobar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Phelps pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has control of Phelps's left arm, preventing Phelps from doing any damage.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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, due to lack of activity on the part of Pablo Escobar.
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Escobar pulls guard effortlessly.
Escobar wants to stand but Phelps is controlling the position.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar pulls Phelps in to control the position.
Phelps trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phelps manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Escobar avoids the strikes from the bottom by Phelps.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phelps keeps working.
Escobar stands up and beckons Phelps to his feet.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phelps.
Escobar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phelps to the mat! Phelps manages to get full guard.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
Phelps thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelps is retaining full guard.
Phelps doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phelps's calf.
Escobar scores a takedown into full mount!
Escobar with a couple of short strikes.
Escobar cracks Phelps with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Escobar scoring with strikes but Phelps is staying in there.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phelps is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phelps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Escobar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Escobar.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice elbow there by Escobar.
Phelps is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escobar lands a big elbow.
Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobar lands with some strikes.
Escobar lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobar lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pablo Escobar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escobar!
Escobar forces Phelps back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar just leaning against Phelps, taking a breather.
Escobar jumps guard and drags Phelps to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar pulls Phelps in to control the position.
Phelps wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Carlie Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar pushes Phelps off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brat Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raviel Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brat Hitman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brat Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raviel Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart slaps away a takedown attempt from Hitman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lockheart looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lockheart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitman throws out a powerful jab.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but Lockheart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hitman throws a sloppy head kick and Lockheart moves out of range easily.
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockheart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockheart feints and as Hitman raises his hands in defense, Lockheart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Lockheart keeps it at a distance.
Lockheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Lockheart keeps it at a distance.
Hitman fails with the takedown
and Lockheart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hitman's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brat Hitman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Lockheart postures up.
Lockheart postures up and lands a big shot to Hitman's brow.
Lockheart postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
Hitman has Lockheart pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitman, not yet.
Hitman trying to keep a closed guard but Lockheart is proving a slippery customer.
Hitman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lockheart is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hitman clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hitman.
Hitman pulls guard.
Hitman controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looking to control.
Lockheart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman controlling Lockheart's posture.
Hitman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lockheart looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hitman throws a combination. Lockheart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hitman closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Hitman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lockheart uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman pulls Lockheart in to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hitman trying to keep a closed guard but Lockheart is proving a slippery customer.
Hitman pulls Lockheart in close to prevent any damage.
Lockheart postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
Hitman is looking to stand up but Lockheart isn't so interested in that idea.
Lockheart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitman controls Lockheart momentarily but Lockheart frees himself.
Hitman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lockheart is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockheart with a poor takedown
and Hitman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockheart won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brat Hitman dominated that 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.
Lockheart shoots and misses
and Hitman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitman working the head with strikes.
Hitman advances to full mount.
Lockheart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitman with a couple of short strikes.
Hitman content just to control the position here.
Hitman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart can't escape the position.
Hitman trying to control but Lockheart is having none of it.
Hitman controlling the pace for now.
Hitman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lockheart hang on?
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.
Hitman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hitman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lockheart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hitman. What's that going to do exactly?
Hitman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lockheart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman looking to control but Lockheart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands with some strikes.
Hitman controlling the pace for now.
Hitman prevents Lockheart from getting the reversal.
Hitman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lockheart 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Brat Hitman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lockheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lockheart swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Hitman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lockheart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brat Hitman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lockheart avoids the head kick by Hitman.
Hitman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lockheart's half guard.
Hitman wants to control but Lockheart is keeping him busy.
Hitman wants to free his trapped foot but Lockheart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lockheart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitman pulls his head out easily.
Hitman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lockheart actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart wants to get back to his feet.
Lockheart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lockheart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lockheart's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Lockheart. No joy for Hitman on that attempt.
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.
Hitman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lockheart wants to get back to his feet but Hitman drags him back down.
Lockheart misses with a strike from the bottom.
Brat Hitman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lockheart with a poor takedown
and Hitman counters with a single leg into guard. Lockheart didn't expect that.
Lockheart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lockheart working for a triangle but Hitman defends it easily.
Lockheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lockheart is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hitman is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lockheart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hitman off and has taken his back!
Hitman covers up after that shot from Lockheart.
Hitman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lockheart lands punches and elbows.
Hitman is in bad spot here.
Lockheart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hitman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lockheart is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lockheart landing with strikes.
Raviel Lockheart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockheart controlling well, preventing Hitman from escaping the position.
Brat Hitman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockheart is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hitman up.
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 Brat Hitman.
Well Hitman 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brat Hitman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rovan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john hammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, john hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovan Turner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner scores a takedown into full mount!
hammer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Turner darts in and clinches hammer up against the cage.
hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turner connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like john hammer has been cut.
hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
hammer is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Turner.
hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner clinches up with hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from hammer.
hammer wants a takedown.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turner landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Turner.
Turner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. hammer is trying to keep an underhook but Turner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turner decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to bum rush hammer with a series of wild strikes but hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner connects with a high kick.
john hammer's cut is getting worse.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner clinches.
Turner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to hammer's face.
hammer can't get the takedown.
hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
john hammer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner scores a nice knee to the body.
hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turner 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner stands up from hammer's guard - Turner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Turner tries to land a front kick but hammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
hammer stuffs the takedown.
hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turner tries to clinch but hammer is having none of it.
hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner darts in and clinches hammer up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
hammer blocks a head kick by Turner.
hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turner.
hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turner.
hammer can't get the takedown.
Turner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics hammer uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner has his feet on hammer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner is working to get back to half guard.
Turner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hammer looking to finish Turner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turner!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
hammer landing punches.
Turner tries to reverse the position but hammer maintains control.
hammer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turner?
hammer prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john hammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
hammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turner wants to try and get back to his feet.
hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Turner tries to reverse the position but hammer maintains control.
hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner gets back to half guard.
hammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner kicks off hammer and gets to his feet.
Turner 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.
Turner stops hammer from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner gets to his feet - hammer follows without any prompting.
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner drags the fight down to the ground.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hammer is controlling him.
hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hammer!
hammer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Turner tries to control but hammer wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working for a guillotine from mount but hammer frees his head quite easily.
hammer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Turner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that hammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Turner tries to control but hammer wriggling away.
hammer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as hammer is looking to escape.
Turner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. hammer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turner won't let hammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Turner tries to control but hammer wriggling away.
hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Turner wants to control the pace but hammer is squirming around nicely.
Turner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, hammer has worked his arm free - good work by hammer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
hammer tries to escape but Turner is in control.
Turner stands up.
hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hammer!
hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Turner working for a guillotine from mount but hammer is in no mood to give up.
hammer is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on john hammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as hammer is looking to escape.
hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Turner trying to control but hammer is having none of it.
hammer wants to get back to his feet.
hammer is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… hammer turns into him and now he's in Turner's guard.
Turner is looking to stand up but hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
hammer works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner decides to stand and escape the position.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt
and hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Turner is looking to stand up but hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Rovan Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner is looking to stand up but hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rovan Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
hammer tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to hammer's face.
hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rovan Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
hammer can't get the takedown.
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeez, john hammer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
hammer tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Turner connects with a nasty looking knee right to hammer's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at john hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rovan Turner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but Griggs is defending well.
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carter trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griggs, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Carter take his back! Uh oh - Carter has got a rear naked choke here! Griggs is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Carter!
Paul Carter is the new middleweight champion!
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