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CFC 32: Ascension PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Westbrook persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
Westbrook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sutherland's waist but Sutherland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Westbrook off to one side.
Westbrook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland drops Westbrook with a right and a left! Sutherland comes rushing in but Westbrook regains his composure and manages to keep Sutherland in guard.
Westbrook is rocked!
It looks like Mark Westbrook has been cut.
Sutherland trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Oh Westbrook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westbrook is looking for a triangle but Sutherland pushes his legs off easily.
Sutherland tries to stand but Westbrook is controlling from the bottom.
Westbrook seems to have got his legs back now.
Westbrook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sutherland's guard.
Westbrook could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Westbrook working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Westbrook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sutherland's head.
Westbrook trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Westbrook cracks Sutherland with a solid left hand.
Westbrook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland has momentary wrist control but Westbrook slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutherland keeping full guard, as Westbrook tries to pass.
Westbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Westbrook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Westbrook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sutherland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sutherland throws a one two combo.
Sutherland tests Westbrook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westbrook tries for a takedown but Sutherland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mark Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Sutherland Rushes Westbrook and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Westbrook is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sutherland Piles on the pressure and Westbrook crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Sutherland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpheus Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpheus Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodfellow has managed to clinch.
Goodfellow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodfellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow misses with some punches.
Goodfellow lands a right hand.
Goodfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodfellow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrew Goodfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpheus Valentine.
Goodfellow lands a right hand.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodfellow lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Goodfellow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine successfully pulls guard.
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goodfellow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Goodfellow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine trying to control but Goodfellow postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentine trying to get back to full guard but Goodfellow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valentine looks gassed!
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodfellow controlling from the full mount.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodfellow controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to hold on but Goodfellow postures up.
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodfellow looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tries to hold on but Goodfellow pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goodfellow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodfellow wants to clinch.
Goodfellow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Goodfellow closes the distance and clinches.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Goodfellow cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Goodfellow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.
A short right from Goodfellow.
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodfellow finish him?
Goodfellow lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Goodfellow improves position.
Still in the clinch, Goodfellow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Goodfellow.
A nice left hand lands by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodfellow lands with a left to the head.
Goodfellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Goodfellow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Goodfellow scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodfellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodfellow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Goodfellow works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Goodfellow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Valentine to his knees! Goodfellow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Goodfellow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. 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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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Zero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zero avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Zero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero 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.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zero prevents Bell from standing back up.
Zero slows the pace down in half guard.
Zero prevents Bell from improving his position.
Zero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
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.
Bell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zero works his way into full mount!
Zero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bell missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zero manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell has a hand on Zero's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zero takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bell bucks Zero off and manages to get back to his feet!
Bell throws a right and a left that Zero avoids nicely.
Andre Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zero.
Bell misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Zero avoids the head kick by Bell.
Zero feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Zero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zero preventing the sweep.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.
Zero pushes down on Bell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell is trying to hold Zero in close to prevent damage but Zero has managed to pass into half guard.
Bell wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Zero content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bell tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell throws a right and a left that Zero avoids nicely.
Zero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bell's guard.
Bell being controlled here, momentarily.
Zero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell looking for a sweep but Zero has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bell tries to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Zero controlling the pace for now.
Zero manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bell to take his back!
Bell covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell just trying to survive but Zero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zero.
Bell is trying to stand back up.
Zero is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zero biding his time, controlling Bell.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Zero throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bell tries to escape but Zero has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bell trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Bell right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero looking for the choke from the back.
Zero throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bell could be in trouble here!
Bell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zero's guard. Nice work there by Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zero blocks a jab.
Bell throws a combination. Zero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zero is rocked!
Bell scores with a shot to the body.
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell has Zero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zero lands a takedown into guard.
Zero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell swinging wilding here.
Zero dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zero seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
Zero looking to slow down the pace here.
Zero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Zero lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
Zero wants a takedown.
Zero is trying to stall.
Bell is working for takedown but Zero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bell is keeping busy.
Bell blocks an elbow strike from Zero.
Zero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zero manages to pull guard.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zero has wrist control.
Zero keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand but Zero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell striking off his back but it's not causing Zero any problems.
Zero is standing up over Bell. Bell looks to escape but Zero dives into side control.
Zero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zero postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bell to stand up.
Bell throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Andre Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andre Bell.
I think Zero 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Zero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn's entrance music is Shao Kahn Theme. A fine choice. Shao Kahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shao Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn scores with a jab.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn moves into range and clinches up with LaFleche.
LaFleche is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn scores with a jab. LaFleche acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaFleche tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaFleche is rocked!
LaFleche tries to clinch up
and Kahn counters with a right hand from hell and LaFleche is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shao Kahn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan's entrance music is HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Straw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Straw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Straw works over Duggan's head and body with a nice combination.
Duggan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Straw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Straw.
Duggan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Straw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duggan shoots and misses
and Straw counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duggan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Straw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Straw scores with the left hand. Duggan knows he should have avoided that one.
Duggan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straw swivels and escapes.
Duggan is breathing heavily.
Duggan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Straw to score with a decent uppercut.
Straw shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Straw was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Straw controlling from mount.
Duggan taking shots to the head.
Straw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Straw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Straw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Straw controlling from mount.
Straw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duggan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Straw controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eli Straw just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duggan 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.
Straw looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Straw tries to hold on but Duggan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Duggan with shots to the head and body - Straw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Duggan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Straw is desperately trying to improve his position but Duggan has a good base and remains in mount.
Straw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duggan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Straw is looking to improve his position but Duggan isn't that keen on the idea.
Duggan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Straw hang on?
Duggan cracks Straw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Straw is trying desperately to improve position.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Straw has left one of his arms exposed and Duggan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Straw screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Duggan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes to the cage accompanied by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kermodian.
Wood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood scores a takedown into full mount!
Kermodian is looking to improve his position but Wood isn't that keen on the idea.
Kermodian tries to hold on but Wood pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermodian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kermodian can't escape the position.
Kermodian is working hard here to advance position.
Kermodian wants to control but Wood is having none of it.
Wood seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kermodian is holding on tight.
Kermodian is looking to improve his position but Wood isn't that keen on the idea.
Kermodian wants to control but Wood is having none of it.
Wood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kermodian because Wood loaded up on that one.
Wood prevents Kermodian from getting the reversal.
Wood moves to the back position.
Wood has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kermodian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wood.
Kermodian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wood seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kermodian is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Wood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Teichroew has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza doesn't manage to clinch there - Teichroew circles away.
Esperanza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teichroew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teichroew misses with a two punch combination.
Teichroew looks to land a combination but Esperanza avoids it well.
Esperanza throws a sloppy head kick and Teichroew moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Teichroew.
Teichroew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esperanza is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimmy Esperanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esperanza looks for a takedown but Teichroew sprawls well.
Teichroew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza dodges the punch combination from Teichroew.
Teichroew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teichroew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teichroew trying to control the pace.
Teichroew gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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.
Esperanza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esperanza wants to clinch up but Teichroew keeps it at a distance.
Esperanza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Teichroew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Esperanza is trying to control the position but Teichroew postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teichroew stays in close to Esperanza's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew throws a big right hand that misses.
Teichroew gets to his feet - Esperanza follows without any prompting.
Teichroew circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to bench press Teichroew off him but Teichroew keeps the position.
Esperanza looks gassed!
Teichroew controlling the position.
Esperanza wants to get back to his feet but Teichroew drags him back down.
Esperanza is not content to let Teichroew control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Teichroew 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.
Teichroew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esperanza clinches but Teichroew breaks the clinch
and Teichroew counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Esperanza's guard now.
Esperanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esperanza wants to control the position but Teichroew says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teichroew wants to stand up but Esperanza is controlling the position.
Esperanza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew stands up and beckons Esperanza to join him on the feet.
Esperanza throws a sloppy head kick and Teichroew moves out of range easily.
Esperanza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Teichroew stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teichroew throws a nice looking combination but Esperanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esperanza tries to clinch up
and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esperanza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Teichroew escapes and throws Esperanza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew stands up.
Teichroew jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esperanza shoots and misses
and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is looking to regain half guard here but Teichroew keeps moving and retains side control.
Esperanza can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Teichroew dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Esperanza misses with a few strikes there.
Teichroew blocks a low kick nicely.
Teichroew misses with a series of wild punches.
Esperanza closes the distance but Teichroew moves to the side
and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Teichroew stalling.
Esperanza wants to control but Teichroew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew not doing much here.
Esperanza tries to get to full guard but Teichroew has control of the leg.
Teichroew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two 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.
Teichroew stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza throws a series of strikes that have Teichroew backpedaling.
Teichroew throws a series of punches but Esperanza avoids them all with ease.
Esperanza tries to clinch up
and Teichroew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esperanza's guard.
Teichroew forces his way into half guard.
Teichroew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esperanza can do to turn this around?
Teichroew escapes and gets back to his feet.
Esperanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teichroew counters with a one-two to the body.
Esperanza fails with the takedown
and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Esperanza tries to improve position but can't.
Teichroew controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teichroew working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Teichroew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teichroew has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Teichroew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Own. Franklin has chosen The Dipset Anthem-The Diplomats as his entrance music. Jake Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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22
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Franklin!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Franklin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson won't let Franklin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson won't let Franklin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Franklin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
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.
Franklin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franklin looks gassed!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Johnson won't let Franklin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson won't let Franklin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnson landing punches.
Franklin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lucifer Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Franklin waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Johnson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Lucifer Johnson has been cut.
Franklin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jake Franklin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Staartjes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Staartjes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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21
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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22
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Staartjes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staartjes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries for a kimura but Staartjes is defending well.
Staartjes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter staying calm.
Carter tries for a kimura but Staartjes is defending well.
Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staartjes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Staartjes is breathing heavily.
Carter tries for a kimura but Staartjes is defending well.
Staartjes is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Staartjes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carter but great work by Staartjes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Staartjes keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Staartjes controlling the pace.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staartjes trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Carter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Staartjes pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to roll over but Staartjes keeps him under control.
Carter wants to control but Staartjes is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter tests Staartjes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Staartjes's waist but Staartjes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Staartjes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Staartjes slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Staartjes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staartjes as he avoids it easily.
Staartjes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hans Staartjes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Staartjes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Staartjes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Staartjes.
Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Staartjes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carter.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Staartjes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Staartjes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staartjes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Carter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Staartjes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Staartjes is rocked!
Carter shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Staartjes is on queer street and Carter is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Andrew Carter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuyu Hakusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervin Castillo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuyu Hakusho!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hakusho.
Hakusho blocks a jab.
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hakusho.
Hakusho misses with a looping right.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakusho is just out of range.
Hakusho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakusho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakusho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo throws a nice looking combination but Hakusho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo tries to bum rush Hakusho with a series of wild strikes but Hakusho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakusho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakusho tries to clinch there but Castillo circles away.
Hakusho fails with the takedown.
Castillo throws a right and a left that Hakusho avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Hakusho.
Hakusho moves in looking to clinch but Castillo pushes him off.
Hakusho looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Hakusho doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo lands with an overhand left.
Castillo scores with a nice right hand.
Hakusho is rocked!
Castillo throws a nice looking combination but Hakusho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Hakusho.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakusho.
Hakusho tries to clinch up but Castillo circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo with a hook.
Hakusho is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakusho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakusho seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakusho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castillo tries to break the clinch but Hakusho is controlling the position.
Hakusho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillo stalling.
Hakusho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but Castillo blocks it.
Castillo taking a breather.
Hakusho throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakusho.
Hakusho pulls guard.
Hakusho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Hakusho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hakushois looking to pass into half guard but Castillo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castillo is in guard.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Hakusho.
Hakusho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Castillo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hakusho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Castillo's back instead.
Hakusho looks gassed!
Hakusho thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hakusho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Castillo is in real trouble here. Hakusho gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Castillo is tapping out! Hakusho wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuyu Hakusho!
Yuyu Hakusho is the new middleweight champion!
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