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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Ulanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ulanov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ulanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn is looking to clinch but Ulanov is avoiding it.
Ulanov blocks a head kick by Penn.
Ulanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Ulanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Ulanov lands a two punch combo.
Penn throws a right and a left that Ulanov avoids nicely.
Ulanov cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ulanov counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Ulanov to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ulanov.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn swings for the body but Ulanov moves out of range.
Ulanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ulanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Ulanov stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
Penn is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ulanov scores with a four punch combination!
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ulanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Ulanov cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Ulanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Ulanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ulanov lands with a big left! Penn is wobbled badly! Ulanov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Penn to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Igor Ulanov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo swinging wilding here.
Kweli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aldo is trying to defend but Kweli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aldo tries to roll over but Kweli keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli wants to free his trapped foot but Aldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aldo is looking to control Kweli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?
Kweli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kweli wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Kweli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Kweli eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to control but Kweli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kweli passes to side control.
Aldo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kweli has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kweli in side control, throwing shots but Aldo defends.
Kweli working the ground and pound but Aldo is defending the strikes.
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.
Kweli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aldo tries to bench press Kweli off him but Kweli keeps the position.
Kweli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aldo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kweli but great work by Aldo.
Kweli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldo wants to stand but Kweli is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kweli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kweli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kweli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aldo's back!
Kweli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kweli softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aldo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Kweli working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Aldo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kweli! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Talib Kweli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur comes into the arena with 2001 a space odyssey blaring out of the sound system. Davis has chosen All That Remains - Focus Shall Not Fail as his entrance music. Lucious LaFleur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grayson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Grayson Davis has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LaFleur.
Davis looking for a sweep but LaFleur has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFleur is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaFleur pulls his head out easily.
LaFleur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaFleur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis has momentary wrist control but LaFleur slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
LaFleur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaFleur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaFleur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis looks gassed!
LaFleur lands a couple of elbows.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaFleur defends it easily.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaFleur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
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.
LaFleur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LaFleur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LaFleur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaFleur scores with punches from side control.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Davis wants to control but LaFleur postures up.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
LaFleur seems to be looking for submissions.
LaFleur is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick LaFleur off! LaFleur jumps back into Davis's guard.
LaFleur is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top!
LaFleur looking for a sweep. Not yet LaFleur, not yet.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaFleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis preventing the sweep.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious LaFleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaFleur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaFleur swinging wilding here.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFleur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LaFleur fails to land with a series of punches.
LaFleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaFleur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaFleur has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaFleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis thows a big elbow that misses.
Davis throws and elbow that misses. LaFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by LaFleur!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaFleur landing some decent shots from guard.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaFleur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaFleur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaFleur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaFleur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
LaFleur advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFleur is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaFleur wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFleur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LaFleur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
LaFleur is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaFleur seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Davis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
LaFleur seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaFleur is working away from the top position though.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
LaFleur trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
LaFleur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LaFleur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and LaFleur pushes past his half guard into mount!
LaFleur looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LaFleur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Davis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucious LaFleur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Butler Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, William Butler Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl out of it but Yates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ivanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov is not content to let Yates control the position.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Yates from advancing position.
Yates trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
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.
Yates stalling away here and it's allowed Ivanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yates looking to pass the guard.
Yates wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Yates defends it easily.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yates shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ivanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yates tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates tries to control Ivanov's body but Ivanov pushes him off. Yates squirms to his side and now Ivanov has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control.
Well, with Ivanov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yates is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yates trying to control the hands but Ivanov won't let him.
Yates turns into Ivanov and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov 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.
Yates fails with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Yates didn't expect that.
Ivanov trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.
Yates is in trouble now - Ivanov has advanced to mount!
Ivanov looking to land elbow strikes but Yates uses the position to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Yates won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
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.
Ivanov trying to control the pace.
Ivanov wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
Yates looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Yates won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ivanov is trying to defend but Yates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ivanov won't allow Yates to pass to mount.
Yates is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yates looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yates dives on top into guard.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Yates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yates'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!
Yates blocks a low kick nicely.
Yates misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yates won't be happy with that.
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yates, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yates tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yates is just holding on here. Ivanov manages to take his back.
Yates looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates turns into Ivanov and is now in his guard.
Yates preventing the sweep.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
Yates postures up.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Yates pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yates manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yates being controlled here, momentarily.
Yates looking to control.
Aleksey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aleksey Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Blixhaven (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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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, Luke McKendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Blixhaven!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKendrick shoots in but Blixhaven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blixhaven clinches.
Blixhaven throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKendrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blixhaven misses with a knee to the head.
Blixhaven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKendrick avoiding damage as Blixhaven throws knees to the body.
McKendrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKendrick managing to block the knees to the body from Blixhaven.
McKendrick managing to block the knees to the body from Blixhaven.
McKendrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blixhaven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blixhaven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blixhaven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blixhaven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKendrick stalling in the clinch.
Blixhaven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKendrick blocks it with crossed arms.
McKendrick letting Blixhaven take a breather here.
Blixhaven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blixhaven tries to land knees in the clinch but McKendrick avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McKendrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKendrick tries to score a body lock takedown but Blixhaven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke McKendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKendrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blixhaven lands a nice knee to the body.
Blixhaven tries to land a knee to the head but McKendrick blocks with his arms.
Blixhaven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blixhaven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKendrick.
McKendrick managing to block the knees to the body from Blixhaven.
Blixhaven looks gassed!
McKendrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Blixhaven.
Blixhaven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blixhaven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKendrick's efforts to push away.
Blixhaven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blixhaven is looking to control McKendrick's arms but McKendrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blixhaven has his back to the cage.
McKendrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blixhaven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McKendrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Blixhaven misses with a wild combination.
McKendrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKendrick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blixhaven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Blixhaven gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKendrick has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blixhaven is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke McKendrick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Squishy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightcrawler. Steve Squishy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Squishy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squishy staying out of range there.
Squishy throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Squishy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Squishy misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Squishy lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wagner with a nice cross.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squishy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Squishy throws an overhand right that has Wagner reeling! Squishy follows up with more punches and Wagner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Squishy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banner Cobalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nylan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to retina (despised icon). Chris Nylan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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244 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Nylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Banner Cobalt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nylan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nylan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nylan lands a nice hook to Cobalt's body. Cobalt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobalt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nylan sprawls well initially but Cobalt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cobalt trying to control from half guard but Nylan is working away.
Cobalt is nestled in close to Nylan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nylan trying to hold on to Cobalt's head to control him but Cobalt postures up.
Cobalt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cobalt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nylan sees it coming and defends easily.
Cobalt uses his free foot to push down on Nylan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nylan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobalt raining down shots from the mount!
Cobalt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cobalt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nylan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Cobalt.
Cobalt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nylan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cobalt looking to ground and pound but Nylan is blocking nicely.
Cobalt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nylan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nylan and Cobalt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cobalt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nylan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobalt on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobalt throws a strike aimed at the side of Nylan's head but Nylan avoids it well.
Cobalt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nylan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Banner Cobalt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Roundabout. Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Way I Feel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleophus Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington scores a takedown into full mount!
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Washington is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
Washington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henderson.
Washington is trying to stand up.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington wants to try and get back to his feet.
Washington is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Washington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Washington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henderson.
Washington has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Washington is trying to stand up.
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.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Henderson has control of Washington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Washington regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Washington can't escape the position.
Washington really wants to buck Henderson off and get back to his feet.
Washington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Henderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Washington is holding on tight.
Washington tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Washington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Washington really wants to buck Henderson off and get back to his feet.
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Washington is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Henderson landing shots from mount.
Henderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
Washington wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson fails to take his opponent's back.
Washington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Washington stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to stand but Washington has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson has given up his back here.
Henderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Washington tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Henderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Washington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Henderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Washington stands up from mount. Strange move.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Henderson trying to control the position here.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Henderson takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Henderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderson looking to control but Washington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washington is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Henderson trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleophus Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
Henderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Washington reverses the position - he's now on top in Henderson's guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Washington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Henderson stops Washington from standing up.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Henderson rolls with it to try and escape but Washington cranks on the arm and Henderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleophus Washington!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Joad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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246 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Joad!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joad stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Joad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Joad misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tom Joad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Joad.
Joad cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joad drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joad is looking for the KO!
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Joad.
Joad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joad missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joad throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Joad throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson tries to clinch but Joad moves out of range.
Joad drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joad is looking for the KO!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joad steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Johnson is out on his feet! Joad sets himself and nearly takes Johnson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Joad! Tom Joad retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. Travis Lucas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Dempsey's chin.
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22
216 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Lucas is avoiding it.
Lucas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dempsey if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucas throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dempsey will feel that in the morning.
Dempsey looks gassed!
Lucas throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dempsey crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Lucas!
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