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QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Grothberg (ranked 4145 p4p, 3954 weight class) and Anzhar Mazvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazvedov has chosen Gandagana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Grothberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anzhar Mazvedov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazvedov gets a double leg takedown into Grothberg's guard.
Mazvedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grothberg misses with a takedown attempt - Mazvedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazvedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazvedov tries to clinch up.
Mazvedov lands a front kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mazvedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Grothberg avoids the damage to the body.
Grothberg breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grothberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mazvedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grothberg is looking to stand up but Mazvedov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazvedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grothberg is looking for a triangle but Mazvedov pushes his legs off easily.
Mazvedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two 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.
Grothberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grothberg moves in looking to clinch but Mazvedov pushes him off.
Grothberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazvedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grothberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazvedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grothberg can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Mazvedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mazvedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mazvedov decides to stand back up. Mazvedov steps back and let's Grothberg get back to his feet.
Grothberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grothberg duly obliges.
Mazvedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grothberg is wriggling around but Mazvedov manages to pass to half guard.
Grothberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazvedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mazvedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grothberg's head.
Mazvedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazvedov wants to pass the guard but Grothberg is defending well.
Grothberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazvedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grothberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazvedov.
Mazvedov stands up from half guard.
Mazvedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grothberg is trying to defend but Mazvedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grothberg wants to get back to his feet.
Grothberg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzhar Mazvedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grothberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grothberg connects with a right hand. Mazvedov shakes it off.
Grothberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazvedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mazvedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grothberg quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mazvedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazvedov controlling from mount.
Mazvedov avoids the attempt from Grothberg to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazvedov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mazvedov extends the arm and Grothberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzhar Mazvedov!
Anzhar Mazvedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We Mazvedov best in world! Anzhar is coming!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Nicolas (ranked 4535 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Austin Harvey (ranked 330 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezequiel Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Nicolas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Nicolas holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicolas sprawls well. Nicolas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicolas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
Harvey dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Harvey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicolas.
Nicolas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Nicolas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicolas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Nicolas blocks the strikes from Harvey.
Nicolas wants to take a breather but Harvey is having none of it.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey wants to control but Nicolas is keeping busy.
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nicolas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Nicolas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nicolas is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicolas gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch.
Harvey wants a takedown but no success here.
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey gets a double leg takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Nicolas wants to improve his position but instead Harvey has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Nicolas wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicolas manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolas has his foot on Harvey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harvey works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezequiel Nicolas will probably get the nod.
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.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harvey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicolas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Nicolas persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezequiel Nicolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolas clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the cage.
Harvey pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicolas is one step ahead there.
Nicolas wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey pulls Nicolas in to control the position.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicolas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicolas defends well.
Harvey looking for subs off his back but Nicolas has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicolas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicolas's back!
Nicolas trying to control the action but Harvey just sinks the hooks in.
Nicolas is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harvey has the hooks in. Nicolas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nicolas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey.
I really don't envy Nicolas right now.
I would not like to be Nicolas right now.
Harvey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harvey tries to keep control of the position but Nicolas is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with an elbow to the head.
Harvey struggling to land strikes to the head as Nicolas covers up.
Harvey is trying to stick to Nicolas's back but Nicolas is turning into Harvey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harvey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nicolas.
Harvey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicolas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicolas slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Nicolas is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Harvey 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!
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas trying to stall but Harvey improves his position.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.
Harvey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harvey trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harvey passes into side control, despite Nicolas's attempt to control the position.
Harvey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicolas defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas tries to counter with a takedown but Harvey is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicolas. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey motions for Nicolas to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Nicolas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolas. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas stops a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey jumps guard.
Nicolas trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Nicolas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harvey dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harvey manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey works his way into full mount!
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harvey lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harvey. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Austin Harvey wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Patrick (ranked 3973 p4p, 4146 weight class) and Rick Enroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Enroll!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick lands with a nice body punch.
Enroll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patrick catches Enroll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enroll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enroll is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Enroll misses the jab.
Patrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enroll on the side of the head.
Enroll misses the jab.
Patrick thumps Enroll with a low kick.
Enroll misses the body punch
and Patrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enroll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patrick circles away.
Patrick scores with a punch to the head.
Patrick digs a good hook to Enroll's body.
Enroll takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enroll throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Enroll misses its intended target.
Patrick is looking for a counter combo.
Patrick delivers a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Enroll throws an off balance right hand
and Patrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Patrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enroll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Enroll with that takedown attempt.
Killian Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Enroll.
Patrick thuds his shin into the meat of Enroll's side.
Patrick lands with a nice body punch.
Enroll misses with a body shot
and Patrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enroll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patrick sprawls well. Patrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Enroll looks winded!
Patrick scores with a spinning back kick!
Patrick pushes Enroll away with a front kick.
Patrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Patrick lands.
Enroll misses with a lunging right hand
and Patrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Enroll throws a right hand that misses
and Patrick counters with a straight 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!
Patrick scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enroll takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Enroll is rocked!
Enroll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patrick.
Enroll is still on wobbly legs! Can Patrick finish him?
Patrick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Patrick. Enroll shrugs it off though.
Patrick drops Enroll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Patrick follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Patrick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdulhakim Muratov (ranked 2738 p4p, 4000 weight class) and Toxteth Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdulhakim Muratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toxteth Grady!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muratov moves away from the strike by Grady.
Muratov throws a big counter combination but Grady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muratov clinches with his opponent.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muratov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady won't allow it.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Muratov lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muratov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady working aggressively here.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov misses with an elbow over the top.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady tries a body shot but Muratov blocks it.
Grady lands an uppercut.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muratov.
A nice side step and Grady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Muratov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muratov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muratov rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grady misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grady.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muratov.
Grady looks for the body kick but Muratov saw that one coming.
Muratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muratov slips under a jab from Grady.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muratov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Muratov.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muratov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muratov.
Muratov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady forces Muratov back against the cage and clinches.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Muratov controls the action.
Grady lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady works on Muratov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grady in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grady misses with the head strike.
Muratov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Grady.
Grady lands a hook that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toxteth Grady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muratov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grady is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Grady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muratov goes for a takedown attempt but Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muratov fails with the takedown
and Grady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grady.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muratov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Grady.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady digs a right hand into Muratov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muratov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady 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!
Grady has managed to clinch.
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muratov tries to move into range but Grady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grady instigates a clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muratovs head.
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grady digs a good hook to Muratov's body.
Abdulhakim Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Grady responds with a good body kick, but Muratov manages to step out the way in time.
Muratov checks a leg kick nicely.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grady misses with a straight right.
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands with a light punch inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muratov is trying to trip Grady. He has hold of a leg but Grady is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muratov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady misses with some punches.
Muratov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady holds him up against the cage and eventually Muratov drops back down to his feet.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Muratov tries to break the clinch but Grady is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Toxteth Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Grady.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toxteth Grady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grady 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Toxteth Grady wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yabba Dabba (ranked 4055 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Matices Paso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matices Paso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yabba Dabba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yabba Dabba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matices Paso!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paso moves into the clinch.
Paso struggles to land a body shot inside as Dabba controls his hands.
Dabba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paso.
Dabba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dabba misses with a head kick.
Paso moves into the clinch.
Paso is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dabba can't fight it off and eventually Paso manages to take the fight to the floor. Dabba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paso stops Dabba from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabba landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Paso not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Dabba doesn't react quick enough and Paso cranks it - Dabba screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Matices Paso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Durov (ranked 2787 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Retard Mitchell (ranked 234 p4p, 362 weight class). Durov comes to the cage accompanied by *Wet oil slushing around ASMR*. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pavel Durov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Retard Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durov closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Durov.
Durov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Durov.
Durov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitchell won't be happy with that.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durov keeps working.
Durov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Durov tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Durov trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durov is in trouble now - Mitchell has advanced to mount!
Mitchell controlling from mount.
Durov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Durov trying to control from the bottom.
Mitchell prevents Durov from improving his position.
Durov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durov is looking to improve his position.
Durov pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell moves into full mount! Durov won't be happy about that!
Durov is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Durov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durov wants to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Durov is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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!
Mitchell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Durov looks a forlorn figure.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Retard Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Mitchell blocks the leg kick.
Durov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Durov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Pavel Durov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitchell lands a nice shot that snaps Durov's head back.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Durov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 Durov is rocked!
Retard Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Durov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell is looking to advance position but Durov won't allow it.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Durov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Durov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell works over Durov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Durov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durov is looking to improve his position.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Durov is trying to control but can't.
Durov is trying to stand up here but Mitchell is controlling him well.
Mitchell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Durov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Durov wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mitchell connects with a nice short shot to Durov's temple.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Mitchell there.
Durov has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Durov's hands, connecting with Durov's forehead.
Mitchell passes to full mount!
Mitchell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Durov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a big shot to the head and Durov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Retard Mitchell!
Pavel Durov spoke after the fight, saying 'Is wasn't fair, daddy didn't give me enough money for supplements and shit.
He definitely didn't give me enough to bride the refs and judges- I could've won by unanimous or TKO or some bullshit atleast!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Stalinovich (ranked 4134 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Ezra Alter (ranked 0 p4p, 430 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kebab Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezra Alter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alter throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Alter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stalinovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stalinovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalinovich has managed to get both his arms back between Alter's legs - danger averted.
Alter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alter has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alter keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully.
Stalinovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stalinovich stacks Alter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stalinovich!
Stalinovich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stalinovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alter on the ground.
Stalinovich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stalinovich is looking to take a break and control but Alter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alter is letting Stalinovich control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stalinovich is working for a kimura but Alter is defending it quite comfortably.
Alter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stalinovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stalinovich's back!
Alter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stalinovich is really stuck here.
Stalinovich covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stalinovich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stalinovich showing good submission defense here.
Stalinovich tries to escape the position.
Stalinovich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alter gets his way!
Alter somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alter is controlling the position but Stalinovich somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich wants to control but Alter is keeping busy.
Stalinovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alter.
Alter is looking for a kimura but Stalinovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alter to get the leverage.
Alter is looking to advance position but Stalinovich won't allow it.
Stalinovich is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alter seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Alter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alter throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ezra Alter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alter misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stalinovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Alter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alter looking for submissions off his back.
Alter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stalinovich tries to pass to full mount but Alter defends it.
Alter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stalinovich pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stalinovich lands a big elbow.
Alter working to try and regain half guard.
Alter tries to lock up and control but Stalinovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alter is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stalinovich content just to control the position here.
Stalinovich wants to control the pace but Alter is squirming around nicely.
Stalinovich is working for a guillotine from mount but Alter frees his head quite easily.
Alter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alter manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stalinovich passes into half guard.
Alter wants to get back to full guard.
Stalinovich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stalinovich prevents Alter from improving his position.
Stalinovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stalinovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alter wants to control but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Stalinovich.
Alter manages to get to full guard.
Alter has momentary wrist control but Stalinovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Stalinovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stalinovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alter working for a triangle but Stalinovich defends it easily.
Alter working a defensive guard here.
Stalinovich stands and throws Alter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalinovich working away.
Alter is trying to escape the position but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
Alter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Stalinovich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alter misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alter's guard.
Stalinovich preventing the sweep.
Stalinovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stalinovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Alter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalinovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stalinovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alter looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Alter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalinovich content to stall in guard here.
Kebab Stalinovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich wants to control from the top but Alter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalinovich trying to control but Alter is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stalinovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stalinovich wants to control but Alter is keeping him busy.
Alter manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Stalinovich wants to free his trapped foot but Alter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alter is not content to let Stalinovich control the position.
Stalinovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Alter manages to get to full guard.
Alter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alter 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! Stalinovich rolls with it to try and escape but Alter cranks on the arm and Stalinovich is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezra Alter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Machin (ranked 3987 p4p, 4122 weight class) and Tristin Cobonski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Cobonski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.
Cobonski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobonski tries for a takedown but Machin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin tries to counter with a takedown but Cobonski is quick to defend against it.
Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machin pulls guard.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobonski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobonski working for submissions but it's allowed Machin to get to half guard.
Machin controlling the pace.
Cobonski is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobonski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobonski tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
Machin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machin content just to control the position here.
Machin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobonski for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
Machin controlling the pace for now.
Machin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobonski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cobonski because Machin loaded up on that one.
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobonski has given up his back here.
Machin has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cobonski is defending well though. Machin let's go of the attempt for now.
Machin looking for the choke but no joy.
Cobonski showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobonski trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Machin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machin shoots in and drives through. Cobonski sprawls well.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobonski.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobonski closes the distance and clinches up with Machin, looking for a takedown. Cobonski pushes Machin against the cage but Machin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobonski circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries for a takedown but Cobonski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin feints a jab promting Cobonski to slip. Machin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobonski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
Cobonski blocks a low kick nicely.
Machin clinches up with Cobonski and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobonski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machin smiles and moves away.
Cobonski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobonski.
Machin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobonski can do to turn this around?
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobonski tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobonski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobonski tries to move into range but Machin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobonski tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin is looking to counter the offense by Cobonski and move into the clinch.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobonski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobonski stalls.
Cobonski has Machin pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobonski breaks the clinch.
Machin leaves Cobonski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Cobonski looks to move away, Machin throws a big counter combo but Cobonski just gets out of the way.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobonski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machin. No joy for Cobonski on that attempt.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski darts in looking for a takedown but Machin gets double underhooks and turns Cobonski into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobonski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin throws a head kick but Cobonski moves out of range.
Cobonski dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Cobonski's head and hops out.
Machin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Cobonski shows good takedown defense.
Cobonski unleashes a big counter combination but Machin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobonski throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Machin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machin wants it to stay on the feet.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Machin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobonski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cobonski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machin counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Machin.
Cobonski tries to counter with a clinch but Machin shakes him off and moves away.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobonski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machin is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cobonski. No joy for Machin on that attempt.
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobonski gets a clinch.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobonski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobonski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Machin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobonski looking to score a takedown here. Machin is defending well but Cobonski drives through and ends up in Machin's guard.
Machin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobonski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machin throws Cobonski to one side and escapes!
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!
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Machin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobonski jumps guard and drags Machin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobonski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin stops Cobonski from standing up.
Machin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cobonski 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.
Machin slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Cobonski is defending well.
Cobonski wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cobonski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tristin Cobonski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Machin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Machin has taken his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Jack Machin wins by unanimous decision!
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