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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Gracie (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
It looks like Jamal Gracie has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions now. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Durden screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jamal Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Bourque's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Bourque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bourque doesn't seem phased though.
Bourque is rocked!
Bourque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourque's head.
Bourque is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a combination
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Bourque's body.
Bourque looks gassed!
Ryan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bourque falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ryan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Ryan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjen Stark (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjen Stark!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol.
Sol tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Sol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark tries to buck Sol off but Sol is having none of it.
Sol trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol controlling the position.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Sol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sol but great work by Stark.
Sol is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Sol regains half guard.
Sol actively working from the bottom here.
Sol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Sol will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark wants to control from the top but Sol keeps moving.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Sol is trying to keep Stark in close.
Sol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is sitting in close to Sol's body. Sol has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stark is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stark is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). YB Sol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Martin (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets the takedown into side control.
Russo struggling a bit here.
Martin trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo is trying to improve his position.
Martin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martin controls the position.
Russo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Russo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Russo trying his best to control but Martin has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martin.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Martin maintains control.
Russo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin blocks Russo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Russo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Martin. What's that going to do exactly?
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
Martin avoids the attempt from Russo to control.
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.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
Martin lands a big elbow.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russo to take his back!
Martin keeps control of the position as Russo tries to break free.
Russo wants to control his opponent's hands but Martin gets his hands free.
Russo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is persistently looking for the submission but Russo is defending it well.
Martin keeps control of the position as Russo tries to break free.
Martin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Russo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Russo is covering up but some of the strikes from Martin are getting through and doing damage.
Martin doesn't have the hooks in and Russo manages to turn into his guard.
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Martin looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Russo lands a takedown into guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin managing to control the position.
Martin is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Martin controlling the position.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Martin tries to strike from the bottom.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Russo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russo striking off his back but it's not causing Martin any problems.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
Russo gets back to half guard.
Martin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Russo to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Russo being controlled here, momentarily.
Russo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russo trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russo passes to side control.
Russo is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Martin tries to control but Russo manages to take his back.
Russo scores with punches from the back.
Martin is rocked!
Russo cracks Martin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Martin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Russo finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin turns into Russo and is now in his guard.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Russo is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin is in close to Russo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Russo's guard.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Donato Russo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Russo in the body.
Russo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Russo.
Russo misses the jab.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Russo throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo misses with the body kick
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Martin pulls guard successfully.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Martin controlling the position.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin has his feet on Russo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Martin shoots in and bounces Russo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo wants to control but Martin passes easily into half guard.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo gets back to full guard.
Martin is looking to stand up but Russo won't let him.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo working a defensive guard but Martin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Martin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Martin slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russo regains half guard.
Well, if Martin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Russo wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
Russo tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Russo trying to control but Martin postures up.
Martin is nestled in close to Russo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Russo trying to control from the bottom.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
Martin wants to stand up but Russo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martin trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russo moves into full guard.
Russo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Russo is working hard here to advance position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russo is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Martin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kazama (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazama wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazama is retaining full guard.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazama wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Kazama is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazama wants to control the position but Kane says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kazama trying to control here.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kane trying to control the action but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Kazama trying to control but Kane postures up.
Kane is stalling here. Kazama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kazama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Kazama is chipping away with strikes.
Kazama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazama wants to stand but Kane is controlling his arm.
Sloppy strikes there by Kazama.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Kazama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kane some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazama in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kane sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Kazama trying to control the pace.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kazama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazama is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazama's head.
Kazama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazama looks gassed!
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane throwing shots but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Kazama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane pulls Kazama in to control the position.
Kane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazama scoring with some ground and pound.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Adam Kane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kazama cracks Kane with a big elbow.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Kazama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kazama preventing the sweep.
Kazama content to stall in guard here.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to strike from the bottom.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazama controlling from the top position.
Kazama passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kazama lands strikes from half guard.
Kazama trying to control the pace.
Kane punching from the bottom.
Kane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kazama trying to control the pace.
Kazama blocks the strikes from Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazama prevents Kane from improving his position.
Kane missing with punches from the bottom.
Kane landing a few short strikes.
Kazama stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kane to get to his feet.
Kazama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
so Kazama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazama trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kazama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akira Kazama.
Kane misses with a takedown
and Kazama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kane!
Kazama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kazama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Akira Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kane hang on?
Kazama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazama manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kane to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke.
Kane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kane manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kazama's guard. Nice work there by Kane.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kane won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
Kane won't allow Kazama to get back to his feet.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazama trying to control the position here.
Kane thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama 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!
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Kazama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane tries for a takedown but Kazama manages to get underhooks.
Kazama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazama drags the fight down to the ground.
Kazama keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kazama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.
Kane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kazama has passed into side control.
Kazama staying calm.
Kazama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazama taking a breather here.
Kane tries to buck Kazama off but Kazama is having none of it.
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kazama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kazama working the head and body with strikes.
Kazama wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kazama takes a little break here. Kane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazama looking to control but Kane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama blocks Kane's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kane wants to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
Kazama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akira Kazama.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazama gets a clinch.
Kazama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kane regains guard.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Kazama looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to sweep here but Kazama controlling him for the moment.
Kane controlling the position.
Kane throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane wriggles free and stands up.
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kazama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kazama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazama controlling the position.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graham MacLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Mollenhauer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham MacLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saul Mollenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLachlan looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mollenhauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLachlan.
Mollenhauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLachlan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham MacLachlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mollenhauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLachlan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mout straight away.
Mollenhauer is looking to improve his position but MacLachlan isn't that keen on the idea.
Mollenhauer regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mollenhauer looking for a triangle here. MacLachlan is fighting it but it looks tight! Mollenhauer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, MacLachlan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Mollenhauer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Buzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Buzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Hard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard is looking to clinch but Buzynski is avoiding it.
Jamarcus Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Buzynski. No joy for Hard on that attempt.
Hard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buzynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Buzynski tries to roll over but Hard keeps him under control.
Hard is controlling the pace.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buzynski keeps working.
Buzynski is trying to stand up here but Hard is controlling him well.
Hard is looking to advance position but Buzynski won't allow it.
Buzynski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzynski wants to improve his position but Hard is controlling well.
Buzynski is breathing heavily.
Buzynski wants to control but Hard is keeping busy.
Hard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hard not doing much here.
Hard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buzynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buzynski is looking to get back to is feet but Hard passes into side control.
Hard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hard has hold of Buzynski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Buzynski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hard cranks the arm and Buzynski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Buzynski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jamarcus Hard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Panameno (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryu Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Panameno!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panameno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanaka as he avoids it easily.
Panameno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka looks to land a combination. Panameno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panameno shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryu Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Panameno.
Panameno fails with the takedown.
Tanaka clinches up with Panameno and pushes him back against the cage.
Panameno takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like John Panameno has been cut.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Panameno to the ground! Tanaka dives into full mount looking to finish!
Panameno is rocked!
Panameno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panameno is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Panameno tries to lock up and control but Tanaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panameno seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tanaka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Panameno wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panameno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Panameno wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka throwing strikes here but Panameno is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tanaka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Panameno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Panameno dodges it nicely.
Tanaka wants to stand but Panameno has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Panameno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanaka preventing the sweep.
Tanaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Panameno is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka looking to sit in guard and control but Panameno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Panameno pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panameno is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Panameno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panameno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Ryu Tanaka has been cut.
Panameno trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panameno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panameno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Panameno from controlling successfully.
Panameno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panameno trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panameno preventing the sweep.
Tanaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panameno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Panameno blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Tanaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tanaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panameno.
John Panameno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panameno has a takedown stuffed.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panameno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Panameno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panameno looking for a takedown.
Ryu Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Panameno.
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panameno.
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panameno is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Ryu Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panameno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panameno wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Panameno scores with punches from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryu Tanaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Panameno!
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