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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with Ain't I remix by Yung LA ft. Young Dro and T.I. blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Hook's choice of entrance music: The Cure's Close To Me. Kyle Van Hook has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin White's chin.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Van Hook!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Hook drives through with a takedown into guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Van Hook is proving a slippery customer.
Van Hook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Van Hook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Hook has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Hook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
White trying to control but Van Hook is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Hook is retaining full guard.
Van Hook has an active guard here but White has managed to pass into half guard.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Hook keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Hook is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White trying to work for an americana but Van Hook has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Van Hook 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.
Van Hook throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Van Hook tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Van Hook has managed to clinch.
Van Hook breaks from the clinch.
Van Hook 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.
Van Hook has worked his way into a potential kimura here. White is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van Hook yanks on the arm and White is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van Hook.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Van Hook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Doucet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karsten Hemler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yannick Doucet looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Doucet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karsten Hemler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Doucet!
Doucet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doucet tries to get out of the position.
BOOM! Hemler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hemler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doucet is looking to escape.
Hemler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hemler unloading with bombs!
Hemler looking to control but Doucet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Hemler.
Hemler landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doucet is breathing heavily.
Hemler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hemler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doucet is looking to escape.
Hemler landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemler working for a guillotine from mount but Doucet is in no mood to give up.
Hemler content just to control the position here.
Hemler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hemler misses with a takedown attempt - Doucet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doucet throws out a loose jab but Hemler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doucet.
Hemler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doucet tries to avoid it but Hemler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doucet to the ground. Doucet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hemler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hemler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemler stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemler has Doucet up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemler can't get the takedown.
Yannick Doucet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Hemler.
Doucet breaks the clinch.
Hemler tries to clinch there but Doucet circles away.
A big right from Doucet misses.
Hemler shoots in but Doucet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hemler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doucet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doucet pushes Hemler away with a front kick.
Doucet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hemler gets caught flat footed, as Doucet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemler controls Doucet momentarily but Doucet frees himself.
Doucet wants to stand and escape but instead Hemler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hemler advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hemler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hemler moves into full mount!
Hemler tries to control but Doucet wriggling away.
Doucet really wants to buck Hemler off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hemler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Doucet is squirming around, avoiding Hemler's attempts to control the action.
Hemler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doucet hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doucet wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hemler is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hemler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karsten Hemler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Ziegler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziegler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Ich Will" by Rammstein. Hank Savard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Savard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Ziegler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ziegler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziegler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savard looking for a guillotine here but Ziegler defends easily.
Savard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savard looking for a guillotine here but Ziegler defends easily.
Ziegler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savard's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard won't allow Ziegler to pass to mount.
Savard looking for submissions off his back.
Ziegler not doing much here.
Ziegler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziegler is thwarting Savard's attempts to control the position.
Ziegler prevents Savard from improving his position.
Savard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziegler is working away from the top position though.
Ziegler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savard is looking for a sweep. Ziegler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziegler.
It looks like Hank Savard has been cut.
Savard is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Ziegler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savard doesn't seem phased though.
Savard is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler tries to clinch up.
Oh Savard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savard seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziegler is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Savard has taken his back.
Ziegler wants to control his opponent's hands but Savard gets his hands free.
Savard looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savard wants to control but Ziegler is keeping busy.
Ziegler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ziegler is really stuck here.
Savard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard looking for the RNC.
Ziegler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Savard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ziegler!
Ziegler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziegler is looking to escape.
Savard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Savard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ziegler tries to lock up and control but Savard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziegler wants to hold on but Savard pushes him away.
Savard is working for a guillotine from mount but Ziegler frees his head quite easily.
Ziegler has given up his back here. Will Savard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziegler 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 Savard gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziegler is in bad spot here.
Ziegler trying to control the hands but Savard breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Savard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Savard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ziegler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ziegler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziegler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ziegler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ziegler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ziegler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziegler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziegler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ziegler preventing the sweep.
Ziegler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziegler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Savard throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziegler keeping moving, preventing Savard from controlling successfully.
Hank Savard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savard drops back looking for a leg! Ziegler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziegler manages to kick Savard off! Savard jumps back into Ziegler's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Savard misses with a takedown
and Ziegler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savard won't be happy with that.
Ziegler working the body and head with strikes.
Savard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ziegler is in trouble now - Savard has advanced to mount!
Savard working for a submission but Ziegler is keeping him at bay.
Ziegler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Savard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ziegler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savard stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ziegler gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Savard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziegler off and has taken his back!
Savard working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ziegler is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Savard has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ziegler taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Savard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Preston Broadus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardinal shoots for a double leg takedown but Broadus sprawls well. He's pushed Cardinal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Broadus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Joey Cardinal has been cut.
Broadus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cardinal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Broadus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinal manages to avoid it.
Broadus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cardinal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardinal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardinal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardinal preventing the sweep.
Cardinal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broadus is keeping the position for now.
Cardinal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardinal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broadus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardinal is one step ahead there.
Broadus tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal advances position into side control!
Cardinal working the ground and pound from side control.
Broadus tries to bench press Cardinal off him but Cardinal keeps the position.
Cardinal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee asks Cardinal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cardinal prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cardinal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Broadus is trying to improve his position.
Broadus wants to get back to his feet but Cardinal drags him back down.
Broadus is breathing heavily.
Broadus regains half guard.
Cardinal is looking to take a break and control but Broadus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadus is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal 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.
Cardinal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Broadus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadus throws a hook but Cardinal avoids it easily.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadus counters by clinching up.
Cardinal keeps control of Broadus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cardinal stops a takedown attempt from Broadus.
Cardinal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broadus smiles and moves away.
Preston Broadus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Broadus stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardinal. Cardinal gets slowly back to his feet.
Broadus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Broadus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broadus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardinal trying to control but Broadus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardinal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardinal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardinal stands and throws Broadus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Broadus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardinal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cardinal trying to control the position but Broadus is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadus misses with a hook.
Broadus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Broadus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardinal looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardinal, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Broadus pushes down on Cardinal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Broadus passes to full mount!
Cardinal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Broadus is tying to control. Cardinal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Broadus wants to free his trapped foot but Cardinal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardinal manages to get to full guard.
Cardinal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broadus is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Cardinal trying to strike off his back.
Cardinal wants to get back to his feet but Broadus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Broadus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Preston Broadus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Broadus misses with a right hand
enabling Cardinal to counter with a crisp jab.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Cardinal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broadus!
Cardinal raining down shots from the mount!
Broadus is squirming around, avoiding Cardinal's attempts to control the action.
Cardinal unloading with bombs!
Cardinal content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardinal with shots to the head and body - Broadus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cardinal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Broadus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal with the ground and pound from mount.
Broadus working to try and regain half guard.
Cardinal lands with some strikes.
Cardinal working Broadus over with strikes here.
Broadus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardinal working a defensive guard here.
Cardinal is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
Broadus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardinal's head.
Cardinal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broadus is working to get back to half guard.
Broadus tries to hold on but Cardinal postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Broadus is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Broadus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cardinal prevents Broadus from getting the reversal.
Cardinal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cardinal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Broadus?
Cardinal is working for a guillotine from mount but Broadus frees his head quite easily.
Broadus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardinal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Broadus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cardinal trying to control the action but Broadus is working from the bottom.
Cardinal working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus stops Cardinal from passing to mount.
Broadus is trying to control Cardinal's posture but Cardinal avoids it.
Cardinal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Broadus some visible discomfort.
Cardinal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Broadus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardinal trying to control the position but Broadus is working away.
Cardinal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joey Cardinal has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Broadus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardinal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Broadus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Broadus misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Broadus tries to buck Cardinal off but Cardinal is having none of it.
Broadus is trying to work for a sweep but Cardinal has mounted him!
Cardinal wants to finish this one by submission but Broadus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cardinal.
Cardinal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardinal lands a big shot there that rocks Broadus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Broadus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broadus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cardinal.
Broadus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardinal is working for a guillotine from mount but Broadus frees his head quite easily.
Broadus is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Cardinal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Broadus lands a jab to Cardinal's midsection.
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardinal.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Cardinal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardinal.
Broadus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cardinal stands and steps away. Broadus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Broadus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Broadus won't be happy with that.
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!
Cardinal stands up and beckons Broadus to his feet.
Broadus misses with a takedown attempt
and Cardinal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Broadus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardinal is taking a breather. Broadus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Broadus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Broadus keeping moving, preventing Cardinal from controlling successfully.
Cardinal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broadus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control the position.
Broadus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Broadus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardinal manages to get himself to full guard.
Cardinal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinal trying to keep a closed guard but Broadus is proving a slippery customer.
Cardinal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardinal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cardinal is trying to keep Broadus in close.
Cardinal looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardinal, not yet.
Cardinal controls Broadus momentarily but Broadus frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardinal fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Broadus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broadus lands in his opponent's guard.
Broadus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broadus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadus trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broadus is one step ahead there.
Cardinal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardinal pushes Broadus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus has his takedown stuffed
and Cardinal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cardinal goes for a takedown attempt but Broadus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Broadus has his takedown stuffed
and Cardinal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cardinal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broadus working a defensive guard here.
Broadus looking for a guillotine here but Cardinal defends easily.
Cardinal looking to pass the guard.
Cardinal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Broadus is looking for a triangle but Cardinal pushes his legs off easily.
Cardinal trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardinal trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cardinal can't escape the position.
Cardinal wants to hold on but Broadus pushes him away.
Cardinal is trying to escape the mount.
Broadus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardinal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardinal wants to control but Broadus is having none of it.
Broadus prevents Cardinal from getting the reversal.
Broadus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Cardinal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardinal 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Cardinal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chase Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gassey Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gassey Jack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Jack stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack drops Mitchell with a big left hand! Mitchell is injured, injured bad! Jack jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gassey Jack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firuz Shahzad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shahzad has chosen Yeke Yeke - Hardfloor Remix (Mory Kante) as his entrance music. Firuz Shahzad 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamir Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firuz Shahzad!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn gets a takedown into half guard.
Shahzad is not content to let Kahn control the position.
Kahn is looking for a kimura here.
Kahn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahzad is looking to escape.
Shahzad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn is trying to control the action in half guard but Shahzad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Shahzad.
Shahzad connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Shahzad.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Shahzad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Shahzad wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Shahzad has had enough of the clinch but Kahn keeps him there for the moment.
Shahzad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shahzad's guard.
Shahzad wants to stand and escape but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Shahzad keeps moving.
Shahzad keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
Shahzad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahn's guard.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shahzad passes into half guard.
Kahn manages to get to full guard.
Shahzad stands and steps away. Kahn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shahzad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahzad is squirming around, avoiding Kahn's attempts to control the action.
Shahzad squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shahzad tries to hold on but Kahn pushes him away.
Kahn working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Shahzad slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kahn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shahzad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kahn looking to secure an arm triangle but Shahzad defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamir Kahn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Firuz Shahzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kahn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahn is pushing down on Shahzad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shahzad is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahn stops Shahzad from getting back to his feet.
Kahn wants to control but Shahzad is keeping him busy.
Shahzad taking some punishment here, with Kahn in his half guard.
Kahn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shahzad is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kahn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kahn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kahn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shahzad is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shahzad and Kahn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shahzad throws Kahn to one side and escapes!
Kahn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shahzad's guard.
Kahn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shahzad is keeping the position for now.
Kahn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shahzad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is pulling down on Shahzad's head. It's preventing any offense from Shahzad, at least for the moment.
Kahn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kahn has his foot on Shahzad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shahzad works his way back into a safe position though.
Shahzad wants to stand and escape but instead Kahn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shahzad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Shahzad keeps moving.
Shahzad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shahzad lands a high kick!
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahzad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shahzad feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shahzad. Shahzad obviously looking to wear him down.
Shahzad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahn checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shahzad, right into the meat.
Shahzad throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Kahn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shahzad is trying to buck Kahn off.
Shamir Kahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shahzad to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shahzad throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Shahzad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamir Kahn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Shahzad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shahzad swivels and escapes.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Shahzad.
Kahn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shahzad pinned against the cage. Shahzad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Kahn feints and as Shahzad raises his hands in defense, Kahn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shahzad is controlling Kahn's posture.
Kahn is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahn looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahzad wants to stand but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Shahzad keeps moving.
Kahn controlling from the top position.
Kahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shahzad trying to keep a closed guard but Kahn is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kahn gets to his feet. Shahzad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shahzad. Shahzad obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shahzad - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shahzad. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shahzad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.
Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shahzad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamir Kahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kahn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kahn wants to control the pace but Shahzad is squirming around nicely.
Kahn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shahzad has worked his arm free - good work by Shahzad!
Kahn taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahzad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kahn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shahzad is trying to stand up here but Kahn is controlling him well.
Kahn has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Shahzad works to full guard.
Kahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shahzad wants to stand but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Kahn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shahzad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Firuz Shahzad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shahzad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shahzad tries to escape but Kahn is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamir Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamir Kahn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by The Bravery - time won't let me go. Frank Jordan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Frank Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jordan wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jordan escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Jordan keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jordan wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Jordan looks gassed!
Jordan wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Jordan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jordan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jordan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Jordan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gen Anduw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen "Summertime Killer" by Luis Bacalov as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gen Anduw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anduw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anduw scores with a jab.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Anduw sprawls well.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Anduw keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Anduw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Anduw sprawls well.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anduw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anduw throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anduw but Anduw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anduw throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anduw counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Anduw counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Anduw to acknowledge the strikes.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Anduw moves away
and Anduw counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan is rocked!
Anduw connects with a nice cross there... Sullivan is looking wobbly and Anduw recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sullivan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Anduw jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gen Anduw!
Gen Anduw retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by 16 FEVER. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
Jones throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
St Pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
St Pierre scores with a nice strike.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Pierre lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from St Pierre does no damage.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from St Pierre.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - St Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Lance St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
St Pierre's corner calls for a 1-2. St Pierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones looks gassed!
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Pierre.
Jones is rocked!
Lance St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from St Pierre.
St Pierre drops Jones with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jones! St Pierre dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Lance St Pierre!
Lance St Pierre is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurel Aitken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurel Aitken will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laurel Aitken!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews wants to clinch up but Aitken keeps it at a distance.
Andrews has managed to clinch.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aitken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews landing knees to the body.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aitken.
Andrews lands a knee to the head.
Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Aitken is rocked!
Aitken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aitken is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aitken's face.
Andrews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrews landing knees to the body.
Andrews connects with a knee to the head.
Aitken looks gassed!
Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aitken's face.
Andrews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aitken takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrews lands an elbow just above Aitken 's eye.
Andrews connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Aitken badly! Aitken tumbles to the floor and Andrews stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Andrews!
Alex Andrews retains his middleweight title!
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