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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcuz Munsod (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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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, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcuz Munsod!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Munsod should have avoided that one.
Stojkowski drops Munsod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Munsod looks back up at him and smiles so Stojkowski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Munsod is rocked!
It looks like Marcuz Munsod has been cut.
Munsod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stojkowski.
Stojkowski lands a big right hand that sends Munsod crashing to the mat! Stojkowski stays standing though and waves Munsod back to his feet!
Munsod is still on wobbly legs! Can Stojkowski finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munsod ducks under a wild hook from Stojkowski.
Munsod seems to have recovered his senses.
Stojkowski cracks Munsod with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Stojkowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Greason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Gooden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Greason had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Greason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Gooden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gooden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gooden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greason defends it nicely.
Gooden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gooden throws a strike but Greason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gooden keeping full guard, as Greason tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gooden is trying to control the position but Greason postures up.
Greason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gooden's head.
Greason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gooden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greason makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gooden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greason tries to avoid it but Gooden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greason to the ground. Greason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gooden gets caught flat footed, as Greason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greason postures up.
Gooden being controlled here, momentarily.
Gooden working a defensive guard here.
Greason wants to pass the guard but Gooden is keeping the position.
Gooden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greason!
Greason is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooden scoring with strikes but Greason is staying in there.
Gooden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gooden scoring with strikes but Greason is staying in there.
Gooden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gooden scoring with strikes but Greason is staying in there.
Gooden lands a big elbow.
Gooden looking to finish Greason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Greason!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greason is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Greason is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greason is in a horrible position here. Gooden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gooden landing strikes from the mount and Greason is in trouble!
Gooden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gooden looking to finish Greason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Greason!
Gooden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greason is rocked!
Gooden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greason has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greason!
Gooden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greason!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooden landing shots from mount.
Gooden prevents Greason from getting the reversal.
Gooden with a couple of short strikes.
Gooden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gooden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gooden lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Greason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gooden landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A big strike lands for Gooden! That's really hurt Greason and he's turned his back - Gooden keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gooden jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Gooden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Maple Leaf Forever. Matt Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travis counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Travis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travis grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Johnson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Travis cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Travis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Manevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Manevski 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Manevski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manevski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flash dives in and grabs Manevski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manevski pushes down on Flash's head and hops out.
Manevski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flash moves in looking to clinch but Manevski pushes him off.
Manevski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flash tries to avoid it but Manevski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flash to the ground. Flash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Flash misses
and Manevski counters with a head kick.
Manevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flash defends it nicely.
Flash closes the distance but Manevski moves to the side
and Manevski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flash pulls guard successfully.
Flash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manevski stays in close to Flash's body and controls the position.
Manevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manevski gets to his feet - Flash follows without any prompting.
Manevski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flash. That did some damage!
Manevski fails to land the takedown.
Sammy Flash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Manevski.
Flash throws a lazy head kick
and Manevski counters with a shoot takedown. Flash fights it but they end up in guard.
Manevski won't allow Flash to sweep him here.
Manevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Flash is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manevski counters by clinching up.
Flash tries a knee to the head but Manevski blocks it.
Flash looking for a takedown.
Flash missing with knees to the body.
Manevski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manevski avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flash stops a takedown attempt from Manevski.
Manevski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manevski tries to clinch but Flash is having none of it.
Manevski scores with a push kick.
Manevski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flash sprawls well initially but Manevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash won't allow Manevski to pass to mount.
Manevski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flash trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash is trying to control but Manevski passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manevski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flash to his feet.
Manevski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manevski showed some decent athleticism there.
Flash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manevski scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manevski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manevski is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Manevski 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.
Flash pushes Manevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Flash tries to land a knee to the head but Manevski blocks with his arms.
Manevski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flash scores a nice knee to the body.
Manevski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manevski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flash swinging wildly here.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Manevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flash!
Manevski looking to control but Flash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manevski won't let Flash get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manevski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flash tries to lock up and control but Manevski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flash really wants to buck Manevski off and get back to his feet.
Manevski working Flash over with strikes here.
Manevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flash tries to reverse the position but Manevski maintains control.
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.
Flash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manevski controlling from mount.
Flash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries to hold on but Manevski pushes him away.
Manevski scoring with strikes but Flash is staying in there.
Flash is trying to escape the mount.
Manevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goran Manevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four 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.
Manevski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flash is on top in guard.
Flash wants to control from the top but Manevski keeps moving.
Flash lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Manevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manevski fails to land the takedown.
Manevski fails with a takedown attempt.
Manevski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manevski tries to clinch but Flash is having none of it.
Manevski shoots and misses
and Flash counters by clinching up.
Sammy Flash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Manevski.
Flash working Manevski over with knees to the body.
Flash misses with the head strike.
Flash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manevski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flash fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flash lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flash.
Flash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flash working Manevski over with knees to the body.
Flash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manevski is keeping busy.
Maybe Flash would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manevski's elbow.
Manevski manages to break the clinch.
Manevski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manevski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flash manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manevski controlling the action here.
Flash wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash trying to control here.
Manevski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flash is looking to escape.
Flash wants to improve his position but Manevski is controlling well.
Manevski wants to pass the guard but Flash is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manevski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Flash drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flash wants to control from the top but Manevski keeps moving.
Manevski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manevski keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
Manevski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sammy Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manevski swats away the attempt to clinch by Flash.
Goran Manevski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flash throws a leg kick
and Manevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goran Manevski.
I've got Manevski 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Manevski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko comes into the arena with T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya blaring out of the sound system. Carter has chosen Ludacris-Move Bitch as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuschenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Cuschenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Cuschenko saw that one coming.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cuschenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Cuschenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuschenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
Cuschenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cuschenko with a couple of short strikes.
Cuschenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cuschenko looking to ground and pound but Carter is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to hold on but Cuschenko postures up.
Cuschenko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuschenko lands with some strikes.
Cuschenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cuschenko raining down shots from the mount!
Cuschenko scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Carter is rocked!
Cuschenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Cuschenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cuschenko is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuschenko breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Cuschenko finish him?
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cuschenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cuschenko with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter has left one of his arms exposed and Cuschenko doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Carter screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlaimir Cuschenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bouraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan Schmidt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bouraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bouraka as Schmidt shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmidt working the head and body with strikes.
Bouraka wants to control but Schmidt postures up.
Bouraka keeping his opponent close.
Bouraka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouraka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouraka is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Bouraka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bouraka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schmidt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmidt.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bouraka's head.
Schmidt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bouraka has wrist control.
Schmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bouraka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmidt defends it easily.
Bouraka is breathing heavily.
Schmidt working some strikes from top position.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
Schmidt with a nice head shot there.
Schmidt postures up and lands a big shot to Bouraka's brow.
Bouraka is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouraka keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bouraka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bouraka's head.
Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouraka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bouraka keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouraka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Bouraka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmidt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bouraka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmidt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt is working Bouraka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schmidt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bouraka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmidt has managed to get both his arms back between Bouraka's legs - danger averted.
Schmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bouraka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmidt trying to control but Bouraka is working from the bottom.
Schmidt is pushing down on Bouraka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bouraka is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmidt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schmidt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bouraka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmidt winds up and cracks Bouraka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmidt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bouraka is just riding it out for now. Schmidt eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Bouraka's hands, connecting with Bouraka's forehead.
Bouraka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schmidt.
Bouraka is pressing down on Schmidt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bouraka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bouraka's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bouraka controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Schmidt is in close to Bouraka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Schmidt 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.
Schmidt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bouraka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schmidt won't be happy with that.
Bouraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmidt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmidt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmidt sneaks back into half guard.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Bouraka has control of the leg.
Schmidt gets back to full guard.
Schmidt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bouraka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bouraka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bouraka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bouraka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt has his feet on Bouraka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bouraka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bouraka.
Schmidt closes the distance but Bouraka moves to the side
and Bouraka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but Bouraka is having none of it.
Schmidt 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.
Bouraka drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Bouraka off! Bouraka jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Nolan Schmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka has gone for a leg lock! Schmidt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bouraka's guard.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bouraka is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bouraka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Bouraka keeps moving.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bouraka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bouraka looking to control.
Schmidt postures up and lands a big shot to Bouraka's brow.
Schmidt advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bouraka is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard.
Bouraka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bouraka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bouraka wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bouraka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bouraka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bouraka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bouraka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bouraka's head.
Schmidt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schmidt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bouraka has momentary wrist control but Schmidt slips an elbow through the middle.
Schmidt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouraka won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
Schmidt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schmidt winds up and cracks Bouraka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Bouraka taking some punishment here, with Schmidt in his half guard.
Schmidt working over Bouraka with some ground and pound. Bouraka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bouraka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bouraka shoots in and bounces Schmidt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schmidt keeping full guard, as Bouraka tries to pass.
Bouraka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bouraka drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bouraka as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Schmidt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bouraka! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Bouraka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Price!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails to land the takedown.
Hunter defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter works Price's body with a nice hook.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Price tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jimmy Price has been cut.
Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Price is stalling here.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Price.
Reggie Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Price.
Price taking a breather.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Price.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Price.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price taking a breather.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Price.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Price lands with a right hand.
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!
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Price is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking to advance position but Hunter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price manages to control the position for a moment.
Price is trying to escape the mount.
Price wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Price's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price lands with a good body shot.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Price trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Price is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Price working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Price. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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.
Price wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Price has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Hunter wants to get up but he can't break Price's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Price throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunter uses it to pass to side control.
Price tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Price tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimmy Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Reggie Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Price takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Price lands a body shot.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Price off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Price's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Price.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Price creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price lands a shot to the body.
Price leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Price.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Price lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Price.
Price scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Price clinches.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Jimmy Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Price digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a nice uppercut.
Price keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price has Hunter pushed against the cage.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Price has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Price's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Price.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reggie Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reggie Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Price.
Price tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Price is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Price.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Nice body punch from Price - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Price - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Price effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Price will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Jimmy Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Price!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Mateo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes into the arena with Marijanne blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mateo's choice of entrance music: impuls- dla was. Ryan Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Mateo's chin.
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249 lbs
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262 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Mateo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mateo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mateo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford tries to clinch but Mateo moves away
and Mateo counters by moving into the clinch.
Mateo blocks a body shot from Ford.
Mateo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Mateo avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford avoiding damage as Mateo throws knees to the body.
Mateo blocks a body shot from Ford.
Mateo tries for a takedown but Ford manages to get underhooks.
Mateo blocks an uppercut.
Mateo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mateo prevents a body shot from Ford.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford lands an uppercut.
Ford is pressed up against the cage. Mateo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ford down to the mat. Ford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mateo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford with a poor takedown
and Mateo moves into the clinch.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mateo's elbow.
Mateo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Mateo.
That's two 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.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mateo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Mateo.
Mateo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mateo trying to land knees to the body.
Mateo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ford's defenses.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford tries to work over Mateo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mateo lands an elbow inside that Ford shrugs off.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Mateo backwards.
Mateo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mateo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ford lands a body punch.
Mateo looks gassed!
Ford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mateo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Ford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mateo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford cracks Mateo with a nice body shot.
Ford pushes Mateo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Mateo's ribcage. Mateo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford is leaning against Mateo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Mateo controls his hands.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateo just leaning against Ford, taking a breather.
Ford is working Mateo over against the cage.
Ford works on Mateo's body with a couple of short punches.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mateo blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mateo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mateo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Mateo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mateo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mateo.
Mateo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Mateo controls the action.
Mateo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mateo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ford's guard now.
Mateo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Mateo drags him back down.
Mateo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ford is trying to get back to his feet.
Mateo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ford is pushing Mateo's head away, looking to escape. Mateo manages to hold on to the position though.
Mateo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mateo clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Mateo.
Mateo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
Mateo drags the fight down to the ground.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mateo on the ground.
Mateo pulls Ford in close to his closed guard and prevents Ford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ford throws a strike but Mateo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mateo postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Mateo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mateo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mateo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mateo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mateo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford fails with the takedown
and Mateo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mateo.
Mateo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ford walks away with a smile on his face. Mateo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mateo shoots in and bounces Ford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mateo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateo thows a big elbow that misses.
Ford wants to stand and escape but Mateo is having none of it.
Mateo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mateo thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mateo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ford misses with a takedown
and Mateo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mateo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ford uses from the top position.
Mateo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ford defends it easily.
Ford postures up in Mateo's guard and throws a big left but Mateo blocks it.
Mateo has his foot on Ford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ford works his way back into a safe position though.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mateo managing to control the position.
Mateo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ford defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Mateo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mateo tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Mateo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford closes the distance but Mateo moves to the side
and Mateo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ford's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ford wants to stand up but Mateo is controlling him.
Mateo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateo throwing strikes but missing.
Mateo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mateo stops Ford from standing up.
Mateo throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mateo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mateo rushes Ford and presses him up against the cage.
Mateo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
Mateo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Mateo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mateo pulls Ford into guard.
Ford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mateo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mateo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mateo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mateo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
Mateo trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Ford preventing the sweep.
Ford trying to control but Mateo is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mateo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Mateo moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mateo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ford uses from the top position.
Mateo pushes a forearm under Ford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Mateo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Ginks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ginks circles away.
Evan Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Ginks misses.
A punch combination from Pike misses.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Ginks ducks down to avoid it.
Ginks fails to land with a series of punches.
Pike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ginks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pike swinging wildly here.
Ginks moves away from the strike by Pike.
Pike throws a low kick but Ginks avoids it.
Pike throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginks.
Pike looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginks is just out of range.
Ginks moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginks looks to land a combination but Pike avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Pike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pike misses with a hook to the body
and Ginks counters with a left and a right that stings Pike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike thuds his right hand into Ginks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Buck Ginks has been cut.
Pike looks to throw the jab but Ginks is out of range.
Pike fails to land with a series of punches.
Pike throws out a loose jab but Ginks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ginks doesn't manage to clinch there - Pike circles away.
Pike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pike steps into range and cracks Ginks with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ginks flops backwards and Pike dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ginks is rocked!
Pike is pushing down on Ginks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ginks is fighting to maintain full guard but Pike has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ginks is trying to stand back up but Pike is controlling him
Ginks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginks looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Pike there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike decides to stand up.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pike misses with a wild combination.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pike lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ginks to the mat!
Pike gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ginks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pike throws a series of punches but Ginks moves out of range.
Pike scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws a lazy right hand but Ginks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pike will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab-cross combination lands for Pike and sends Ginks crashing to the mat! Pike follows him down to the mat - Ginks regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ginks is still in real trouble! Can Pike finish him?
That has opened up Buck Ginks's cut even more.
Pike looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ginks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pike stands up and beckons Ginks to join him on the feet.
Ginks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pike misses with a head kick.
Pike throws a shot from downtown. Ginks moves away and avoids it.
Pike works Ginks's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike cracks Ginks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws an overhand right that lands on Ginks's shoulder, as Ginks tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ginks.
Pike misses with a hook to the body
and Ginks counters with a two punch combo.
Ginks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pike misses with the combination.
Pike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ginks moves away.
Ginks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pike.
Ginks avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ginks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginks needs to keep his hands up - Pike had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Pike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Ginks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pike misses with a wild body shot.
Ginks throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Ginks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.
Pike throws a head kick but Ginks moves out of range.
Ginks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pike misses with a series of wild punches.
Pike fails to land the takedown.
Ginks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginks.
Pike misses with a double jab
and Ginks counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike throws a front kick aimed at Ginks's knee but Ginks avoids it well.
Pike throws a jab when Ginks was well out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pike here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Ginks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ginks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Buck Ginks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Ginks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pike misses with a straight left.
Pike lands with a nice body punch.
Buck Ginks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Ginks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginks lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike works the jab nicely.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Ginks.
Ginks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Pike lands.
Pike misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Pike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ginks doesn't seem phased though.
Pike keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pike throws a body punch but Ginks moves out of range.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Ginks ducks down to avoid it.
Pike tried to score with a low kick but Ginks checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ginks misses.
Ginks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pike throws out a loose jab but Ginks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike lands a body shot.
Pike misses with the combination.
Evan Pike is winning the standup battle so far.
Pike misses with a hook to the body
and Ginks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ginks.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginks.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
Ginks avoids the head kick by Pike.
Ginks swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginks takes one to the chin there.
Buck Ginks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ginks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pike drops Ginks with a left and a right! Oh, Ginks is hurt - Pike dives into side control looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buck Ginks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evan Pike!
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