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EEC 129 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Van Gundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Matsuoka!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gundy scores with a jab. Matsuoka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Theodore Matsuoka has been cut.
Van Gundy thuds a left hand into Matsuoka's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gundy. That's going to slow Matsuoka down.
Theodore Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Van Gundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Matsuoka does no damage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Van Gundy! Matsuoka is out on his feet! Van Gundy rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Matsuoka is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Matsuoka is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Van Gundy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Merceli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Merceli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Merceli!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merceli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merceli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merceli stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merceli taking a breather here.
Merceli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merceli's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Merceli lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merceli trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Merceli lands a couple of digs.
Merceli works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Merceli passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merceli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is pressing down on Merceli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merceli pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merceli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merceli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merceli wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merceli slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Merceli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merceli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merceli distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Merceli from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merceli defends well.
Merceli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Merceli landing with the ground and pound.
Merceli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merceli passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merceli pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merceli lands a nice short elbow.
Merceli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is staying active underneath Merceli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merceli works his way into full mount!
Merceli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merceli content just to control the position here.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Merceli maintains control.
Merceli with good strikes from the mount here!
Merceli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith is rocked!
Merceli drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Merceli and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Merceli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseao Wandinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Synephrine's choice of entrance music: Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire . Sam Synephrine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joseao Wandinho's chin.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseao Wandinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Synephrine feints and as Wandinho raises his hands in defense, Synephrine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Synephrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Synephrine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Synephrine is pressing down on Wandinho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wandinho is holding on for now.
Synephrine is trying to control. Wandinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wandinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wandinho.
Synephrine looking to pass the guard.
Synephrine wants to control from the top but Wandinho keeps moving.
Wandinho has a closed guard, preventing Synephrine from standing up.
Synephrine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Wandinho trying to control but Synephrine postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wandinho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Synephrine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wandinho!
Wandinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Synephrine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wandinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Synephrine moves nicely into side control.
Wandinho throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Wandinho is looking for a sweep.
Synephrine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wandinho, who protects the arm well.
Synephrine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Synephrine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wandinho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Synephrine crashes against the mat.
Wandinho tries to buck Synephrine off but Synephrine is having none of it.
Synephrine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wandinho, who protects the arm well.
Wandinho tries to bench press Synephrine off him but Synephrine keeps the position.
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!
Synephrine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Synephrine looks gassed!
Wandinho tries to bench press Synephrine off him but Synephrine keeps the position.
Synephrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Wandinho is defending well.
Wandinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Synephrine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wandinho can't do much from the bottom here.
Wandinho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wandinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Synephrine has control of Wandinho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wandinho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Synephrine wants to finish this one by submission but Wandinho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Synephrine.
Synephrine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sam Synephrine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Wandinho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Wandinho there.
Wandinho throws a head kick that misses.
Synephrine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Synephrine lands in his opponent's guard.
Synephrine drops back looking for a leg! Wandinho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wandinho manages to kick Synephrine off! Synephrine jumps back into Wandinho's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wandinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Synephrine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Synephrine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wandinho's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Synephrine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wandinho throws a combination. Synephrine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Synephrine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Synephrine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wandinho is looking for a sweep.
Synephrine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wandinho is trying to improve his position.
Synephrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Wandinho is defending well.
Synephrine advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wandinho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wandinho shrugs it off.
Synephrine is breathing heavily.
Synephrine trying to control but Wandinho is having none of it.
Synephrine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wandinho is working to get back to half guard.
Synephrine looking to control but Wandinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wandinho tries to hold on but Synephrine postures up.
Synephrine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wandinho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wandinho shrugs it off.
Wandinho is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Synephrine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wandinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Synephrine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wandinho is looking to escape.
Wandinho tries to hold on but Synephrine pushes him away.
Synephrine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wandinho manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wandinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wandinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Synephrine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wandinho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Synephrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Wandinho is defending well.
Synephrine trying to control the position but Wandinho is working away.
Synephrine stands up and beckons Wandinho to his feet.
Synephrine moves in looking to clinch but Wandinho pushes him off.
Wandinho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Synephrine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine misses the body punch
and Wandinho counters with a left to the body.
Wandinho throws a right hand that Synephrine ducks under and follows up with a left that Synephrine also avoids with ease.
Synephrine shoots in but no luck this time.
Synephrine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Wandinho as Synephrine shoots in.
Joseao Wandinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Synephrine.
Wandinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Wandinho.
Wandinho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandinho throws a combination. Synephrine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Synephrine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Synephrine stops Wandinho from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Synephrine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Synephrine scores with a takedown into Wandinho's guard.
Synephrine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wandinho working for a triangle but Synephrine defends it easily.
Wandinho looking for a guillotine here but Synephrine defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Synephrine 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.
Synephrine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wandinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Synephrine has managed to get both his arms back between Wandinho's legs - danger averted.
Wandinho can't keep his opponent in guard - Synephrine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Synephrine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wandinho sees it coming and defends easily.
Synephrine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wandinho has recovered full guard.
Wandinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Synephrine wants to pass the guard but Wandinho is keeping the position.
Wandinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Synephrine tries to free his leg and advance position but Wandinho is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Synephrine advances position into side control!
Synephrine throws a strike aimed at the side of Wandinho's head but Wandinho avoids it well.
Wandinho is trying to control Synephrine's posture but Synephrine avoids it.
Synephrine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Synephrine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wandinho, who protects the arm well.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wandinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wandinho is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandinho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Synephrine off and has taken his back!
Wandinho working for a choke but Synephrine is defending well.
Wandinho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Synephrine is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseao Wandinho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josepe Poutine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Legus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josepe Poutine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Legus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poutine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poutine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poutine somewhat.
Poutine moves forwards but Legus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josepe Poutine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legus stuffs the takedown attempt from Poutine. Poutine gets slowly back to his feet.
Legus misses with the combination.
Legus shoots in looking for a takedown. Poutine tries to sprawl out of it but Legus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poutine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legus fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutine closes the distance and clinches up with Legus, looking for a takedown. Poutine pushes Legus against the cage but Legus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poutine swats away the attempt to clinch by Legus.
Legus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poutine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Legus looking to throw knees to the head but Poutine is blocking nicely.
Legus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Legus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poutine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Legus stalling the fight.
Legus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josepe Poutine has been cut.
Legus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legus clinches up against the cage.
Legus manages to break the clinch.
Poutine shoots in looking for a takedown but Legus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poutine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legus looking to sit in guard and control but Poutine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Legus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poutine is controlling him.
Legus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Poutine uses it to pass to side control.
Legus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Poutine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Legus tries to escape but Poutine is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Legus tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Poutine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Legus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poutine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poutine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Legus is looking for a sweep.
Poutine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Legus wants to get back to his feet.
Legus parries the strikes from Poutine easily there. Poutine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Legus to escape.
The strikes coming from Poutine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Legus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poutine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Poutine working the ground and pound but Legus is defending the strikes.
Poutine slows the pace down.
Poutine is looking to take a break and control but Legus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legus sneaks back into half guard.
Legus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poutine is working away from the top position though.
Poutine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legus keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poutine stalling.
Poutine stalling away here and it's allowed Legus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Legus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josepe Poutine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Legus stuffs the takedown.
Poutine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legus swivels and escapes.
Poutine shoots for a double leg takedown but Legus sprawls well. He's pushed Poutine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josepe Poutine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legus tries to clinch up.
Poutine keeps the fight on the outside.
Legus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poutine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Legus breaks from the clinch.
Legus darts in and clinches Poutine up against the cage.
Poutine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poutine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Legus misses with a knee to the head.
Legus throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Josepe Poutine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poutine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Josepe Poutine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poutine won't allow Legus to get back to his feet.
Legus is trying to keep Poutine in close.
Poutine trying to control but Legus is working from the bottom.
Poutine looking to pass the guard.
Poutine stopping the sweep attempt from Legus.
Legus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Legus wants to pass the guard but Poutine is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus throwing shots but Poutine is blocking nicely.
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. Legus connects with a nice short shot to Poutine's temple.
Legus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legus has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Poutine works to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Legus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poutine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Legus has Poutine in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poutine is fighting to break Legus's control of his arms but Legus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutine advances to half guard.
Legus is looking to control Poutine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legus avoid being mounted?
Poutine is trying to control the action in half guard but Legus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Poutine.
Poutine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poutine prevents Legus from improving his position.
Poutine works his way into full mount!
Poutine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legus is trying desperately to improve position.
Poutine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Legus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Poutine looking to finish Legus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legus!
Poutine with shots to the head and body - Legus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poutine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legus hang on?
Legus tries to hold on but Poutine pushes him away.
Poutine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poutine unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Legus wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Poutine celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josepe Poutine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Avalon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Avalon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avalon throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Avalon keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avalon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Avalonis looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.
Hopkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hopkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Avalon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avalon is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins 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.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Avalon wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins passes Avalon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Avalon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is thwarting Avalon's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Hopkins.
Hopkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avalon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Avalon is in trouble now - Hopkins has advanced to mount!
Hopkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Avalon because Hopkins loaded up on that one.
Avalon tries to hold on but Hopkins postures up.
Avalon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Hopkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hopkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Avalon is bucking up trying to escape but Hopkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Avalon is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hopkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Avalon frees his head quite easily.
Hopkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to lock up and control but Hopkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopkins wants to finish this one by submission but Avalon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hopkins.
Hopkins trying to control but Avalon is having none of it.
Avalon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avalon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hopkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hopkins thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Leon Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avalon misses with the combination.
Avalon stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avalon throwing strikes but missing.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avalon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avalon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopkins has his foot on Avalon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avalon works his way back into a safe position though.
Avalon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon working some strikes from top position.
Avalon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Avalon, into his guard.
Avalon seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avalon trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Avalon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mickey Avalon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hopkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avalon counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Avalon moves out of range.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Avalon connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Avalon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Avalon.
A jab-cross combination lands for Avalon and sends Hopkins crashing to the mat! Avalon follows him down to the mat - Hopkins regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Hopkins is rocked!
It looks like Leon Hopkins has been cut.
Avalon trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avalon is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalon lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Avalon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avalon working Hopkins over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Avalon.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Avalon in his half guard.
Avalon seems to be working for a kimura but Hopkins defends the submission attempt.
Mickey Avalon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Avalon in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Hopkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Avalon.
Leon Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Avalon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avalon looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopkins drops back looking for a leg! Avalon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Avalon manages to kick Hopkins off! Hopkins jumps back into Avalon's guard.
Hopkins drops back looking for a leg! Avalon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Avalon manages to kick Hopkins off! Hopkins jumps back into Avalon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avalon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins advances position into side control!
Avalon is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Avalon is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins misses with the ground and pound.
Avalon is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Hopkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Avalon tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Avalon is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Avalon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avalon struggling a bit here.
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopkins tries for a kimura but Avalon is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avalon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Avalon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Avalon tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Sanchez has chosen Tyga- Maybe as his entrance music. Estefan Sanchez 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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160 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hudson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hudson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Hudson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hudson 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.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
Hudson lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudson!
Hudson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hudson tries to get out of the position.
Hudson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hudson working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Hudson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hudson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hudson and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hudson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hudson is looking to reverse the position.
Hudson sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudson won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Hudson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez postures up.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Hudson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hudson manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Hudson's guard.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudson, not yet.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez postures up.
Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Hudson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez passes Hudson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it.
Hudson has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Estefan Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hudson stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hudson striking off his back but it's not causing Sanchez any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hudson looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Estefan Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hudson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Hudson distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hudson is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hudson passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sanchez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hudson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sanchez pulls down on the head and he's put Hudson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Estefan Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiu Jitsu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lars De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
Jitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Groot walks away with a smile on his face. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from De Groot.
Jitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Groot counters with an inside leg kick.
De Groot stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitsu. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Groot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Groot misses with the combination.
De Groot is looking to clinch.
De Groot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu blocks a head kick by De Groot.
Jitsu shoots and misses
and De Groot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Groot.
Jitsu slips a jab and a cross from De Groot.
De Groot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot connects with an inside leg kick.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but De Groot circles away easily
and De Groot counters with a three punch combo that has Jitsu backing up. Jitsu nods at De Groot to acknowledge the strikes.
Jitsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Groot's corner calls for a 1-2. De Groot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Groot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Groot defends it nicely.
De Groot connects with a right hand. Jitsu shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars De Groot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Groot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jitsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Groot defends it nicely.
Jitsu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jitsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a one two combo.
De Groot throws a head kick that Jitsu semi-blocks.
Jitsu is rocked!
Lars De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Groot throws a shot to the body.
Jitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Groot counters with an inside leg kick.
Lars De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from De Groot misses.
De Groot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jitsu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Groot scores with a one two! Jitsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Jitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Groot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a one two! Jitsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Groot cracks Jitsu with an open hand slap.
De Groot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Jitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Groot throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jitsu crashing down! Jitsu tries to stagger back to his feet but De Groot just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jitsu asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars De Groot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee Jay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dee Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocherlakota throws a combination that misses
and Jay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kocherlakota thinking.
Kocherlakota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jay.
Kocherlakota misses with a wild combination.
Kocherlakota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocherlakota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Kocherlakota. Those never looked like landing.
Kocherlakota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jay dips to his left and cracks Kocherlakota with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Kocherlakota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Kocherlakota slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay throws a body punch but Kocherlakota moves out of range.
Ignacio Kocherlakota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocherlakota misses with a combination
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Kocherlakota.
It looks like Dee Jay has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherlakota throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocherlakota manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kocherlakota misses its intended target.
Jay avoids a kick to the body.
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jay throws a right hand that Kocherlakota ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocherlakota also avoids with ease.
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kocherlakota misses the jab.
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Kocherlakota.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
Kocherlakota throws a lazy uppercut
and Jay counters with a left to the body.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota misses with a series of wild punches.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
Kocherlakota throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Kocherlakota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Kocherlakota's shoulder, as Kocherlakota tries to avoid the shot.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Jay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Kocherlakota. Those never looked like landing.
Kocherlakota cracks Jay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kocherlakota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kocherlakota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kocherlakota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jay lands with an overhand left.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Kocherlakota's shoulder, as Kocherlakota tries to avoid the shot.
Kocherlakota drops Jay with a beautiful combination! Jay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kocherlakota is looking for the KO!
Jay is rocked!
Kocherlakota misses with a looping left.
Oh Jay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocherlakota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocherlakota manages to avoid it.
Jay seems to have got his legs back now.
Jay lands with a hook. Kocherlakota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Kocherlakota.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.
Kocherlakota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Jay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Kocherlakota does no damage.
Nice jab there from Kocherlakota.
Jay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kocherlakota misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Jay.
Jay walks into a straight right hand from Kocherlakota.
Jay avoids the body shot from Kocherlakota.
A jab lands there for Jay.
Kocherlakota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocherlakota lands a left and a right that send Jay crashing to the mat, dazed. Kocherlakota thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dee Jay's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jay dodges the punch combination from Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota looks gassed!
Kocherlakota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kocherlakota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dee Jay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kocherlakota lands a hook that stumbles Jay back into the cage. Kocherlakota follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jay to the canvas! Kocherlakota pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jay has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ignacio Kocherlakota!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimpin Been Pimpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
205 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pimpin Been Pimpin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Been Pimpin tries to avoid it but Drysdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Been Pimpin to the ground. Been Pimpin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Been Pimpin looking for submissions off his back.
Been Pimpin actively working from the bottom here.
Drysdale passes to side control.
Been Pimpin is looking to regain half guard here but Drysdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Drysdale is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Been Pimpin is trying to escape and Drysdale transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Been Pimpin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drysdale! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Drysdale!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medici has chosen "Aerials" by System of a Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antonio Medici has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Medici!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medici sprawls well. Medici wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Medici displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medici counters with a big uppercut that knocks Alvarez off his feet! Medici dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medici tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medici decides to stand back up. Medici steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Medici.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medici.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medici.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Medici counters with a crisp right that sends Alvarez to the canvas! Medici follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Medici!
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