 |
RR52: Last days PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McRae might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed-Indestructible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McRae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McRae somewhat.
McRae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but McRae persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas tries to keep at a distance but McRae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lucas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McRae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Lucas.
Lucas misses with an elbow strike.
McRae dodges an elbow strike from Lucas.
McRae gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McRae connects with a nice short shot to Lucas's temple.
Lucas is looking to escape.
Lucas landing a few short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas is pressing down on McRae's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRae lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McRae stands up over Lucas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McRae off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McRae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from McRae.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucas is looking to escape.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas pushes McRae off looking to stand but McRae dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRae is working away from the top position though.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucas is rocked!
John Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas gets caught flat footed, as McRae shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucas is still in real trouble! Can McRae finish him?
McRae is breathing heavily.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McRae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McRae, into his guard.
Lucas seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Lucas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas stands and steps away. McRae gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lucas tries to clinch
and McRae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McRae.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McRae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McRae can't get the takedown.
Lucas gets underhooks to prevent McRae's takedown attempt.
Lucas slowing the pace effectively.
Lucas lands a damaging elbow.
Lucas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McRae has clasped his hands together around Lucas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McRae grinds an elbow into Lucas's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas pushes McRae away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McRae gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McRae landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lucas is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae clinches up against the cage.
McRae can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McRae dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McRae lands a jab-cross combination.
McRae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas stands up over McRae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McRae has his feet on Lucas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Lucas darts in trying to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRae pinned against the cage. McRae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
and McRae counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lucas's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRae stops Lucas from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McRae working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae lands a couple of elbows.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRae throws and elbow that misses. Lucas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRae's guard. Nice move by Lucas!
Lucas gets to his feet - McRae follows without any prompting.
Lucas clinches but McRae breaks the clinch
and McRae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McRae throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas delivers a nice body kick.
Lucas shoots and misses
and McRae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lucas.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McRae!
McRae tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve McRae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas won't let McRae get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lucas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lucas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lucas lands with some strikes.
Lucas breaks from McRae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae is working to get back to half guard.
Lucas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lucas with shots to the head and body - McRae looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lucas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McRae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucas wants to take McRae's back here but McRae is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lucas landing punches.
Lucas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lucas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McRae to the mat! McRae manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae looking for a sweep. Not yet McRae, not yet.
McRae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucas advances position into side control!
Lucas tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lucas shoots and misses
and McRae counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McRae stands up over Lucas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McRae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McRae content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
McRae with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.
Lucas stands up and waves to McRae to follow him.
McRae closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent McRae getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McRae lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas manages to get to full guard.
Lucas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
McRae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucas moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucas tries to clinch but McRae moves away
and McRae counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McRae trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
McRae is pushing down on Lucas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucas is fighting to maintain full guard but McRae has managed to sneak the leg through.
McRae prevents Lucas from standing back up.
McRae takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Lucas.
Lucas gets a clinch.
McRae manages to pull guard.
Lucas throwing strikes from guard but McRae blocks nicely.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucas clinches.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas stops a takedown attempt from McRae.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucas.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Lucas looking to slow down the pace here.
McRae looking for a takedown.
McRae wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McRae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRae drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucas tries to clinch up
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Lucas tries to clinch up.
Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
McRae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McRae.
Lucas is trying to drag McRae to the mat but McRae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McRae gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucas regains guard.
McRae preventing the sweep.
McRae trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas wants to stand and escape but McRae is having none of it.
McRae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McRae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McRae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McRae!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Saarikalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemangio Blastoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Saarikalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hemangio Blastoma!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarikalle drops Blastoma with a beautiful combination! Blastoma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saarikalle is looking for the KO!
It looks like Hemangio Blastoma has been cut.
Veli Saarikalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarikalle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarikalle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarikalle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blastoma was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarikalle.
Blastoma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarikalle's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarikalle wants to clinch.
Saarikalle forces Blastoma back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saarikalle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saarikalle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saarikalle breaks the clinch.
Blastoma loads up on a big right hand but Saarikalle slips the punch.
Blastoma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarikalle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blastoma.
Blastoma connects with a looping right hand.
Saarikalle misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarikalle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saarikalle tries to clinch up.
Saarikalle doesn't manage to clinch there - Blastoma circles away.
Saarikalle wants to clinch up but Blastoma keeps it at a distance.
Saarikalle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blastoma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarikalle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blastoma.
Saarikalle tries to clinch but Blastoma moves out of range.
Saarikalle throws a right and a left that Blastoma avoids nicely.
Blastoma tries a head kick but it misses.
Blastoma lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blastoma.
Saarikalle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarikalle wants to clinch up but Blastoma keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blastoma.
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.
Saarikalle tries to clinch up.
Blastoma throws a head kick that half lands.
Saarikalle clinches up against the cage.
Saarikalle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saarikalle prevents Blastoma from breaking the clinch.
Blastoma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saarikalle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarikalle drops Blastoma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blastoma is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Blastoma is rocked!
Saarikalle avoiding damage.
Saarikalle lands a body punch.
Blastoma looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarikalle.
Blastoma is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarikalle finish him?
Nice body punch from Saarikalle - that landed with a thud.
Saarikalle drops Blastoma with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Blastoma is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veli Saarikalle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Tonno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into the arena with Any Way You Want It blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
|
166 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni Tonno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Tonno tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris moves away from the strike by Tonno.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Tonno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Tonno swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Tonno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Tonno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Tonno lands with a nice body punch.
Tonno's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Tonno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Tonno lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Tonno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Giovanni Tonno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Tonno passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonno tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harris controls his leg.
Tonno blocks the strikes from Harris.
Tonno works his way into side control.
Tonno decides to stand back up.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonno avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Tonno as Harris shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Tonno connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Tonno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tonno.
Tonno fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonno cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonno with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Tonno.
Harris is rocked!
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Tonno.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tonno cracks Harris with a hook to the temple - Harris is on wobbly legs here! Tonno swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harris falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tonno wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giovanni Tonno!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart comes into the arena with Billy Talent - Red Flag blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basheer Saleh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart scores with a one two! Saleh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Basheer Saleh has been cut.
Smart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saleh.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smart has one foot on Saleh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Smart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Smart does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saleh moves away from the strike by Smart.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saleh is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Saleh extends the arm and Smart is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Basheer Saleh!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulli Ostonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericson has chosen We Fly High remix as his entrance music. Mulli Ostonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
173 cm
23
173 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mulli Ostonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Ericson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostonen throws a body punch but Ericson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ostonen scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Ericson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Ostonen does no damage.
Ostonen cracks Ericson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ericson falls backwards against the cage. Ostonen follows up with more strikes that drop Ericson to his knees. Ostonen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ericson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mulli Ostonen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Sepultura - Refuse/Resist blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigo Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
|
|
 |
| 172 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
|
174 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Banks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Banks.
Banks throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like John Banks has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Banks looks gassed!
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz cracks Banks with a left hook right on the temple and Banks goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Diaz lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Banks is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Diaz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abula Babu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Beds are Burning. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abula Babu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abula Babu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Congo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babu sprawls well. Babu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Congo gets slowly back to his feet.
Congo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babu slaps away a takedown attempt from Congo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Babu.
It looks like Kublai Congo has been cut.
Congo tries to clinch up but Babu circles away and keeps his distance.
Babu stuffs the takedown.
Congo scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Congo misses with a head shot.
Babu is looking to get to half guard.
Babu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo tries to control but Babu wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babu wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Congo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Babu is now in Congo's guard. A big mistake from Congo there, giving up the dominant position!
Babu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Congo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babu is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babu drops back looking for a leg! Congo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Congo manages to kick Babu off! Babu jumps back into Congo's guard.
Babu wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Congo striking off his back but it's not causing Babu any problems.
Babu trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babu looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo looks for a takedown but Babu sprawls well.
Congo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Babu to the mat! Babu manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a couple of elbows.
Congo stops Babu from standing up.
Congo throwing strikes from guard but Babu blocks nicely.
Congo postures up in Babu's guard and throws a big left but Babu blocks it.
Babu is trying to keep Congo in close.
Babu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Congo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Congo trying to control but Babu is working from the bottom.
Babu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Babu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Congo closes the distance and clinches.
Congo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Babu has Congo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Congo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Congo regains guard immediately.
Congo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Babu stopping the sweep attempt from Congo.
Congo keeping full guard, as Babu tries to pass.
Congo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo working for a triangle but Babu defends it easily.
Congo keeping full guard, as Babu tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abula Babu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kublai Congo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Congo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babu.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babu throws a hook but Congo blocks it.
Babu misses with the combination.
Kublai Congo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo stuffs the takedown attempt from Babu. Babu gets slowly back to his feet.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt
and Babu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Congo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babu counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Congo with a poor takedown
and Babu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo keeping moving, preventing Babu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Congo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babu has managed to get both his arms back between Congo's legs - danger averted.
Congo can't keep his opponent in guard - Babu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Babu passes to full mount!
Congo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babu throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Congo has his hands clasped together but Babu breaks the hold and Congo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Babu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abula Babu!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by "Summertime Killer" by Luis Bacalov. Merde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mötorhead's Burner. Bobby Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merde thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Merde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merde gets slowly back to his feet.
Merde throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merde is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Merde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sullivan's best efforts.
Merde is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sullivan prevents Merde from standing back up.
Merde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Merde gets full guard.
Sullivan pushing down on Merde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan prevents Merde from improving his position.
Merde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sullivan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sullivan's back!
Sullivan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Merde lands a shot to the head.
Merde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merde scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sullivan is covering up but some of the strikes from Merde are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Merde. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Merde is not going to allow Sullivan to sit and survive in this position.
Sullivan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Merde's guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merde looking for a sweep. Not yet Merde, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sullivan stands up over Merde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Merde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Merde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merde thows a huge punch but Sullivan dodges it nicely.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
Merde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merde lands a couple of digs.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Merde works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Merde stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Merde is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Merde is proving a slippery customer.
Merde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merde trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merde lands a couple of digs.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merde is aware though and is defending well.
Merde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Merde postures up.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merde pushes down on Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sullivan won't allow Merde to pass to mount.
Sullivan is pressing down on Merde's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merde won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Merde wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Merde slips an elbow through the middle.
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merde defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Merde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Merde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sullivan was covering up waiting for the punch and Merde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Merde postures up.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
Merde wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Merde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gerard Merde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Merde controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Merde slips an elbow through the middle.
Merde looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merde defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Merde defends easily.
Merde is pushing down on Sullivan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sullivan is fighting to maintain full guard but Merde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merde working Sullivan over with strikes.
Merde slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Sullivan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merde is working away from the top position though.
Merde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Ground and pound from Merde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merde trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Merde working the head and body with strikes.
Merde has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sullivan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merde looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Merde looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merde pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Merde prevents Sullivan from getting the reversal.
Merde looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sullivan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sullivan looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merde is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sullivan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merde with good strikes from the mount here!
Merde in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Merde scoring with strikes but Sullivan is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merde working the ground and pound effectively.
Merde with shots to the head and body - Sullivan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Merde dominating with strikes here.
Sullivan is rocked!
Merde looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sullivan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Merde!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzevad Poturak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poturak comes to the cage accompanied by Janičar. Skwigelf has chosen Bloodrocuted as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dzevad Poturak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Skwigelf.
Poturak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poturak has gone for a leg lock! Skwigelf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poturak's guard.
Skwigelf wants to stand but Poturak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skwigelf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poturak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poturak has his foot on Skwigelf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skwigelf works his way back into a safe position though.
Poturak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skwigelf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poturak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poturak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skwigelf defends it easily.
Poturak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwigelf defends well.
Skwigelf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poturak, up you get!
Poturak misses with a takedown attempt - Skwigelf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skwigelf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skwigelf throws a front kick aimed at Poturak's knee but Poturak avoids it well.
Skwigelf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poturak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skwigelf's half guard.
Poturak seems to be looking for submissions.
Poturak is working for a submission of some sort.
Poturak is breathing heavily.
Skwigelf wants to control but Poturak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poturak is working for a kimura here but Skwigelf manages to reverse the position and he's now in Poturak's guard.
Poturak is looking for a triangle here but Skwigelf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Poturak tries to buck Skwigelf off but Skwigelf is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poturak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Poturak tries to buck Skwigelf off but Skwigelf is having none of it.
Skwigelf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skwigelf looks to land a left hand but Poturak moved out of range nicely.
Poturak slips a straight right by Skwigelf.
Poturak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skwigelf!
Skwigelf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poturak looking for a guillotine from mount but Skwigelf is having none of it.
Poturak jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skwigelf is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skwigelf and Poturak has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf can't do much from the bottom here.
Poturak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skwigelf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poturak's guard! Nice work there by Skwigelf!
Poturak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skwigelf stacks Poturak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skwigelf!
Poturak is trying to work for a sweep but Skwigelf has mounted him!
Skwigelf controlling the position easily from mount.
Poturak is squirming around, avoiding Skwigelf's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzevad Poturak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poturak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poturak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skwigelf misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Poturak or perhaps it was just good defense by Skwigelf which made him look bad.
Skwigelf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poturak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skwigelf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzevad Poturak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poturak scores with a takedown into Skwigelf's guard.
Skwigelf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poturak manages to get himself to full guard.
Poturak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skwigelf is aware though and is defending well.
Poturak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skwigelf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poturak has a closed guard, preventing Skwigelf from standing up.
Skwigelf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poturak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwigelf defends well.
Poturak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skwigelf has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poturak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skwigelf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skwigelf's back!
Skwigelf trying to control the hands but Poturak breaks the grip.
Poturak tightening his grip on Skwigelf, looking for the choke.
Skwigelf turns into Poturak and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf distracts Poturak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skwigelf wants to stand but Poturak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poturak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwigelf defends well.
Poturak has a closed guard, preventing Skwigelf from standing up.
Skwigelf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skwigelf trying to control but Poturak is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poturak working for submissions but it's allowed Skwigelf to get to half guard.
Poturak actively working from the bottom here.
Poturak looking for subs from the bottom but Skwigelf mounts him!
Poturak is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwigelf has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Skwigelf looking to control but Poturak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dzevad Poturak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poturak is trying desperately to improve position.
Skwigelf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poturak is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skwigelf looking to control but Poturak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skwisgaar Skwigelf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
A slow jab from Skwigelf misses its intended target.
Poturak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Poturak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poturak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skwigelf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skwigelf is trying to control Poturak's posture but Poturak avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poturak tries for a kimura but Skwigelf is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Poturak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poturak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poturak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Skwigelf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Skwigelf wants to get back to his feet.
Poturak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skwigelf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poturak's best efforts.
Poturak wants to work for an arm triangle but Skwigelf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poturak is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poturak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skwigelf is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dzevad Poturak!
Dzevad Poturak retains his light heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Gerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe comes to the cage accompanied by "One Thing Leads to Another" by The Fixx. Gerra has chosen Queen - Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Junichi Watanabe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
|
179 cm
25
161 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junichi Watanabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Gerra!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerra should have avoided that one.
Gerra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watanabe throws out the jab.
Gerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watanabe is fending him off so far but Gerra persists. Nope, Watanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Watanabe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watanabe wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Gerra on that attempt.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Gerra.
Gerra lands a head kick. Watanabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gerra tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Gerra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watanabe wants to pass the guard but Gerra is keeping the position.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerra working a defensive guard but Watanabe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gerra regains half guard.
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes.
Gerra wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerra tries to roll over but Watanabe keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watanabe is pushing down on Gerra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerra is fighting to maintain full guard but Watanabe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerra is looking to improve his position.
Watanabe trying to control from half guard but Gerra is working away.
Gerra gets full guard.
Gerra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watanabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerra looking for a triangle here. Watanabe is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerra pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Watanabe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clark Gerra!
Clark Gerra is the new lightweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
