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Friday Night Fights 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Rousseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Another one bites the dust. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Rousseau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Rousseau keeps it at a distance.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rousseau which made him look bad.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Rousseau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rousseau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rousseau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rousseau wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Rousseau lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Rousseau stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rousseau counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Rousseau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones trying to control but Rousseau is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Rousseau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rousseau striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones trying to control but Rousseau is working from the bottom.
Rousseau is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Rousseau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Rousseau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Rousseau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Rousseau lands with a punch from half guard.
Rousseau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rousseau works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousseau trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rousseau trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rousseau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones is not content to let Rousseau control the position.
Check out the look on Rousseau's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is rocked!
Rousseau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousseau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Rousseau trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Rousseau tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones trying his best to control but Rousseau has mounted him.
Rousseau is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rousseau content just to control the position here.
Jones regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but Rousseau is controlling well.
Rousseau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Rousseau prevents Jones from improving his position.
Rousseau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rousseau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones trying to control but Rousseau postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rousseau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Rousseau fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Rousseau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones misses with a body punch
and Rousseau counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones wants to stand but Rousseau is controlling the position.
Rousseau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rousseau wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rousseau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rousseau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rousseau forces his way into half guard.
Rousseau is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to hold on to Rousseau's head to control him but Rousseau postures up.
Jones is pressing down on Rousseau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rousseau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rousseau from controlling successfully.
Rousseau sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Rousseau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rousseau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rousseau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jean Rousseau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rousseau with a nice head shot there.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Rousseau slips an elbow through the middle.
Rousseau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rousseau stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousseau is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousseau has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rousseau content to control rather than advance.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rousseau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousseau prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones tries to hold on but Rousseau pushes him away.
Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rousseau with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to stand but Rousseau is controlling the position.
Rousseau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones has his foot on Rousseau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rousseau works his way back into a safe position though.
Rousseau pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rousseau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rousseau trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rousseau has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rousseau sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rousseau sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rousseau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones won't allow Rousseau to sweep him here.
Rousseau managing to control the position.
Rousseau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Rousseau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rousseau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones tries to hold on but Rousseau pushes him away.
Rousseau moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Rousseau is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Rousseau tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones tries to buck Rousseau off but Rousseau is having none of it.
Rousseau blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Rousseau keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rousseau remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousseau cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousseau on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rousseau has managed to clinch.
Rousseau prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Rousseau manages to break the clinch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rousseau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rousseau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rousseau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rousseau landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcus Jones's cut is getting worse.
Rousseau trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Rousseau stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to hold Rousseau in close to prevent damage but Rousseau has managed to pass into half guard.
Rousseau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Rousseau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rousseau moves nicely into side control.
Jones is not content to let Rousseau control the position.
Rousseau cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rousseau grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Rousseau trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Rousseau taking a breather here.
Rousseau advances nicely into full mount.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rousseau unloading with bombs!
Rousseau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Rousseau landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rousseau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rousseau landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rousseau looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones is trying to stand.
Rousseau is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rousseau with the ground and pound from mount.
Marcus Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rousseau raining down shots from the mount!
Jeez, Marcus Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean Rousseau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Johanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cirianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Johanssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Cirianni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirianni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johanssen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cirianni tries to buck Johanssen off but Johanssen is having none of it.
Cirianni sneaks back into half guard.
Johanssen tries to pass to full mount but Cirianni defends it.
Johanssen is working for a kimura but Cirianni is defending it quite comfortably.
Johanssen is looking for a kimura but Cirianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johanssen to get the leverage.
Cirianni moves into full guard.
Johanssen passes Cirianni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cirianni is defending against the submission attempts here by Johanssen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanssen 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.
Cirianni pushes Johanssen off looking to stand but Johanssen dives back in and keeps control.
Johanssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johanssen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johanssen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirianni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Johanssen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cirianni is squirming around, avoiding Johanssen's attempts to control the action.
Johanssen moves to the back.
Cirianni looks gassed!
Johanssen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cirianni knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cirianni for a finish.
Johanssen working for the choke.
Johanssen punishes Cirianni with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanssen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cirianni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johanssen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cirianni turns into Johanssen and is now in his guard.
Cirianni postures up.
Johanssen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cirianni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johanssen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cirianni manages to get himself to full guard.
Johanssen pushing down on Cirianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanssen is looking for a kimura but Cirianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johanssen to get the leverage.
Johanssen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johanssen working the ground and pound effectively.
Johanssen looking to secure an arm triangle but Cirianni defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johanssen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cirianni is surviving well by controlling Johanssen's body position as best he can.
Cirianni is squirming around, avoiding Johanssen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johanssen with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Johanssen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cirianni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johanssen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johanssen shoots for a takedown but Cirianni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cirianni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johanssen shoots for a takedown but Cirianni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cirianni misses with the combination.
Cirianni has Johanssen up against the cage in a clinch.
Johanssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johanssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirianni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirianni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johanssen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johanssen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cirianni's guard.
Johanssen pushes down on Cirianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johanssen wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirianni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirianni is trying to stand back up but Johanssen is controlling him
Johanssen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cirianni tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johanssen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Johanssen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Lock Jaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hjalmar Klason!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason throws a low kick but Jaw avoids it.
Jaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab-cross combination lands for Klason and sends Jaw crashing to the mat! Klason follows him down to the mat - Jaw regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Jaw is rocked!
It looks like Lock Jaw has been cut.
Jaw missing with punches from the bottom.
Jaw is looking to improve his position.
Jaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ground and pound from Klason.
Jaw pushes Klason off looking to stand but Klason dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klason lands a nice short elbow.
Klason decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klason misses with a two punch combination.
Klason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaw tries to avoid it but Klason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaw to the ground. Jaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Klason misses.
Klason misses with an uppercut.
Jaw scores with a head kick.
Klason blocks the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaw drives through and clinches with Klason against the cage.
Jaw landing knees to the body.
Klason is working for takedown but Jaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaw prevents Klason from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason stops a takedown attempt from Jaw.
Jaw stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jaw for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaw forces Klason back against the cage and clinches.
Jaw breaks the clinch.
Klason shoots in but no luck this time.
Lock Jaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Klason.
Jaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klason looks gassed!
Klason darts in trying to clinch
and Jaw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaw just leaning against Klason, taking a breather.
Jaw prevents Klason from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaw breaks from the clinch.
Jaw throws a series of punches but Klason avoids them all with ease.
Klason tries to clinch up
and Jaw counters with a left and a right that stings Klason.
Jaw is looking to clinch.
Jaw throws a combination that misses
and Klason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaw wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klason to the mat. Klason regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Klason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klason is on top in guard.
Jaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klason stands and throws Jaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klason controlling from side mount.
Klason decides to stand back up. Klason steps back and let's Jaw get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Klason off the cage and back into rage.
Klason has his takedown stuffed
and Jaw counters with a good low kick that Klason was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Jaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lock Jaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaw throws a series of punches but Klason avoids them all with ease.
Jaw throws a series of strikes that have Klason backpedaling.
Klason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaw momentarily.
Klason misses with a wild body shot.
Klason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klason loads up on a big right hand but Jaw slips the punch.
Klason is looking to clinch.
Klason fails with the takedown.
Klason shoots in for a takedown but Jaw shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Klason finds it's target.
Klason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaw as he jumps to the side.
Lock Jaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Klason.
Jaw looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason lands a hook that stumbles Jaw back into the cage. Klason follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jaw to the canvas! Klason pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jaw has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hjalmar Klason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Ribbon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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, Blue Ribbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribbon rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ribbon won't allow it.
Ribbon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ribbon tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Ribbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbon trying to land knees to the body.
Ribbon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Ribbon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribbon just content to control the position.
Ribbon working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ribbon throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is not content to let Ribbon control the position.
Johnson tries to roll over but Ribbon keeps him under control.
Ribbon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribbon content to control rather than advance.
Ribbon is tying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribbon slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribbon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Blue Ribbon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ribbon moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribbon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ribbon breaks the clinch.
Ribbon throws a big shot that misses.
Blue Ribbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Ribbon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matt Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribbon fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands a brutal head kick. Ribbon looks out on his feet and Johnson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matt Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titulus Talos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps comes to the cage accompanied by Dixie. The key to victory for Carlie Phelps has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlie Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titulus Talos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps shoots in but no luck this time.
Talos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phelps moves into full guard.
Phelps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Talos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phelps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phelps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Talos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talos postures up and lands a big shot to Phelps's brow.
Talos gets to his feet. Phelps looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Talos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Phelps!
Talos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talos with good strikes from the mount here!
Talos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phelps has worked his arm free - good work by Phelps!
Phelps tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Talos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phelps manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps is trying to work for a kimura but Talos is defending well.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Talos is looking to control Phelps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Talos avoid being mounted?
Talos tries to get to full guard but Phelps has control of the leg.
Phelps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phelps.
Talos landing a few short strikes.
Talos is trying to get back to full guard.
Talos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Talos clinches up against the cage.
Talos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Phelps looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phelps is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talos's back!
Phelps working for the choke.
Talos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Phelps patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Phelps is looking for the choke from the back position but Talos is controlling his hands well.
Phelps is hanging on to Talos's back as he tries to escape.
Phelps lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talos just trying to survive but Phelps is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Talos is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Talos is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Phelps doesn't have the hooks in and Talos manages to turn into his guard.
Talos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talos cracks Phelps with a solid left hand.
Phelps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Talos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phelps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talos landing with the ground and pound.
Phelps is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phelps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Talos is in close to Phelps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Talos 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.
Talos wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talos postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Talos tries to stand but Phelps is controlling from the bottom.
Phelps has his foot on Talos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talos works his way back into a safe position though.
Talos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phelps has his foot on Talos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talos works his way back into a safe position though.
Phelps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phelps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Talos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talos works over Phelps with some ground and pound from guard.
Talos landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlie Phelps dominated that round.
That's time! Phelps's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phelps shoots and misses
and Talos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Talos.
Talos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Talos preventing the sweep.
Talos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Talos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phelps manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Talos has Phelps in his guard.
Phelps stands and throws Talos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Talos is looking to regain half guard here but Phelps keeps moving and retains side control.
Phelps thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Talos is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phelps has an Americana. Talos didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phelps is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phelps hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlie Phelps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pomfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Catcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Pomfrey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Pomfrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Catcher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomfrey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Catcher but Catcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Catcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Catcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Catcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pomfrey keeping moving, preventing Catcher from controlling successfully.
Catcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Catcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Catcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pomfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Catcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Catcher is in close to Pomfrey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pomfrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pomfrey keeping moving, preventing Catcher from controlling successfully.
Pomfrey has his foot on Catcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Pomfrey working for a triangle but Catcher defends it easily.
Catcher connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catcher preventing the sweep.
Catcher pushing down on Pomfrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Catcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Catcher is tying to control. Pomfrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Catcher connects with a nice short shot to Pomfrey's temple.
Catcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Pomfrey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Catcher wants to take a breather but Pomfrey is having none of it.
Catcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Catcher prevents Pomfrey from improving his position.
Pomfrey looking for submissions off his back.
Catcher moves into full mount! Pomfrey won't be happy about that!
Catcher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pomfrey is surviving well by controlling Catcher's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pomfrey is breathing heavily.
Catcher lands a big elbow.
Catcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pomfrey is bucking up trying to escape but Catcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Catcher working for a guillotine from mount but Pomfrey is in no mood to give up.
Pomfrey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pomfrey wants to control but Catcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catcher trying to control from half guard but Pomfrey is working away.
Catcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pomfrey moves into full guard.
Pomfrey keeping moving, preventing Catcher from controlling successfully.
Catcher throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catcher stands and throws Pomfrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pomfrey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Catcher trying to control the action but Pomfrey is working from the bottom.
Pomfrey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Catcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Pomfrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pomfrey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Catcher pulls his head out easily.
Catcher is trying to work for a kimura but Pomfrey is defending well.
Pomfrey wants to improve his position but Catcher is controlling well.
Catcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey manages to get to full guard.
Pomfrey 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! Catcher rolls with it to try and escape but Pomfrey cranks on the arm and Catcher is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Pomfrey!
Felix Pomfrey is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between OMG Zulud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulud comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Tiesto - Adagia For Strings. The crowd seem to be enjoying delos Santos's choice of entrance music: I'm A Gangster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, OMG Zulud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome delos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zulud lands in his opponent's guard.
Zulud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulud lands a couple of elbows.
Zulud working some strikes from top position.
Zulud landing some decent shots from guard.
delos Santos is rocked!
Zulud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
delos Santos is still in real trouble! Can Zulud finish him?
Zulud scoring with some ground and pound.
delos Santos is looking to stand up but Zulud isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulud chips away with some ground and pound.
Zulud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zulud stops delos Santos from standing up.
Zulud postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zulud working some strikes from top position.
Zulud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zulud trying to control but delos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud landing with the ground and pound.
Zulud cracks delos Santos with a solid left hand.
Zulud cracks delos Santos with a solid left hand.
Zulud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. delos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Zulud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of delos Santos's head.
Zulud scoring with some ground and pound.
Zulud postures up and lands a big shot to delos Santos's brow.
Zulud distracts delos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zulud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zulud controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zulud prevents delos Santos from getting back to his feet.
delos Santos looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulud trying to control but delos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
delos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Zulud chips away with some ground and pound.
Zulud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zulud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for delos Santos!
delos Santos taking shots to the head.
delos Santos'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.
Zulud could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zulud lands with some strikes.
delos Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that delos Santos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Zulud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for delos Santos on the ground.
Zulud with a couple of short strikes.
delos Santos is trying to stand.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zulud cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
delos Santos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud with good strikes from the mount here!
delos Santos tries to buck Zulud off but he can't manage it.
Zulud landing strikes from the mount and delos Santos is in trouble!
delos Santos wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Zulud.
Zulud pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zulud lands with some strikes.
delos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zulud unloading with bombs!
Zulud unloading with bombs!
delos Santos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Zulud connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that delos Santos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
delos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
delos Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulud scoring with strikes but delos Santos is staying in there.
delos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
delos Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zulud lands with some strikes.
delos Santos bucks Zulud off and manages to get back to his feet!
delos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulud shoots in for a double leg but delos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zulud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OMG Zulud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zulud tries to clinch up but delos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulud looks for a takedown but delos Santos sprawls well.
Zulud rushes delos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zulud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zulud lands a damaging elbow.
delos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulud tries to land a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks with his arms.
delos Santos tries to break the clinch but Zulud is controlling the position.
Zulud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulud prevents delos Santos from breaking the clinch.
delos Santos is trying to break free.
Zulud keeps control of delos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zulud connects with a nasty looking knee right to delos Santos's face.
Zulud crunches a lovely knee into delos Santos's ribcage.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Zulud won't allow it.
Zulud lands an elbow inside that delos Santos shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Zulud.
Zulud unloads a knee to the mid-section. delos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zulud looking to throw knees to the head but delos Santos is blocking nicely.
Zulud looking to throw knees to the head but delos Santos is blocking nicely.
Zulud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
delos Santos is trying to break free.
delos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Zulud or perhaps it was just good defense by delos Santos which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Zulud gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud wants to lay and pray for a moment but delos Santos keeps working.
delos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zulud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zulud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zulud lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Zulud.
Zulud working over delos Santos with some ground and pound. delos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zulud works his way into side control.
Zulud in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zulud working the head with strikes.
delos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Zulud creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
delos Santos tries to escape but Zulud is in control.
delos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Zulud scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulud lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zulud passes to full mount! That's big trouble for delos Santos!
Zulud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. delos Santos looks a forlorn figure.
delos Santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zulud breaks from delos Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
delos Santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zulud lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zulud is landing with some decent strikes but delos Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
delos Santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
OMG Zulud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zulud scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish delos Santos?
delos Santos is trying to stand.
delos Santos is bucking up trying to escape but Zulud cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulud lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud won't let delos Santos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zulud pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
delos Santos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zulud lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
delos Santos tries to buck Zulud off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Zulud connects with a massive shot to the dome!
delos Santos'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.
Zulud fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Zulud.
Zulud lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulud looking to finish delos Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for delos Santos!
Zulud working the ground and pound effectively.
Zulud landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Zulud connects with a massive shot to the dome!
delos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Zulud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that delos Santos can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulud lands a big elbow.
delos Santos taking shots to the head.
Zulud lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
delos Santos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zulud punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zulud cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Zulud.
delos Santos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zulud raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
delos Santos tries to buck Zulud off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zulud cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zulud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. delos Santos looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OMG Zulud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zulud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around delos Santos's waist but delos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zulud off to one side.
Zulud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has delos Santos pinned against the cage. delos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Zulud or perhaps it was just good defense by delos Santos which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OMG Zulud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with delos Santos but delos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has delos Santos pinned against the cage. delos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zulud shoots in but delos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zulud shoots for a takedown but delos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Zulud or perhaps it was just good defense by delos Santos which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with delos Santos but delos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from delos Santos as Zulud shoots in.
Zulud misses with a takedown attempt - delos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zulud fails to land the takedown.
Zulud misses with a takedown attempt - delos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
delos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zulud shoots for a takedown but delos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zulud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from delos Santos as Zulud shoots in.
Jerome delos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says delos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Zulud has a takedown stuffed.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Zulud has a takedown stuffed.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Zulud shoots in for a double leg but delos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulud shoots in for a double leg but delos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulud shoots in and drives through. delos Santos sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from delos Santos. No joy for Zulud on that attempt.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zulud.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown but delos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Zulud misses with a takedown attempt - delos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerome delos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? delos Santos is fending him off so far but Zulud persists. Nope, delos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Zulud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zulud shoots in for a double leg but delos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulud fails to land the takedown.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulud shoots in for a double leg but delos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud looks for a takedown but delos Santos sprawls well.
Zulud fails with the takedown.
Zulud shoots in looking for a takedown. delos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Zulud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. delos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulud. Zulud gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulud shoots for a takedown but delos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Zulud shoots for a takedown but delos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from delos Santos as Zulud shoots in.
Zulud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulud. Zulud gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has delos Santos pinned against the cage. delos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zulud fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zulud.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says delos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from delos Santos as Zulud shoots in.
Zulud has a takedown stuffed.
delos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zulud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerome delos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zulud fails to land the takedown.
Zulud shoots in looking for a takedown. delos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Zulud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. delos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zulud misses with a takedown attempt - delos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome delos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zulud 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 28:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OMG Zulud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merv Bungay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shea Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuervo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by How I Could Just Kill a Man - Rage Against the Machine. The key to victory for Merv Bungay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merv Bungay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shea Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cuervo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuervo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungay is not content to let Cuervo control the position.
Cuervo is trying to move to mount but Bungay reverses beautifully and ends up in Cuervo's guard.
Cuervo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuervo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bungay escapes and throws Cuervo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bungay taking a breather here.
Bungay trying to control the action but Cuervo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungay wants to stand but Cuervo is controlling his arm.
Cuervo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuervo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bungay is just riding it out for now. Cuervo eventually gives up the hold.
Cuervo looks gassed!
Cuervo is looking for a kimura here.
Bungay wants to control but Cuervo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bungay tries to roll over but Cuervo keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bungay connects with a body shot.
Cuervo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bungay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cuervo on the side of the head.
Bungay cracks Cuervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Bungay. No joy for Cuervo on that attempt.
Bungay looks to land a combination but Cuervo avoids it well.
Bungay throws a left that rocks Cuervo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bungay dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cuervo regain composure!
Cuervo is rocked!
It looks like Shea Cuervo has been cut.
Cuervo tries to buck Bungay off but Bungay is having none of it.
Cuervo is still in real trouble! Can Bungay finish him?
Bungay gets to mount! Cuervo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cuervo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuervo working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungay trying to control but Cuervo is having none of it.
Cuervo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bungay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bungay is really struggling to control Cuervo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cuervo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bungay wants to control the pace but Cuervo is squirming around nicely.
Cuervo can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bungay tries to control but Cuervo wriggling away.
Cuervo tries to reverse the position but Bungay maintains control.
Cuervo regains half guard.
Bungay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuervo on the ground.
Bungay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuervo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cuervo actively working from the bottom here.
Bungay stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuervo ducks right into an uppercut from Bungay.
Cuervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bungay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merv Bungay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shea Cuervo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cuervo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bungay throws a right and a left that Cuervo avoids nicely.
Cuervo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bungay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bungay works over Cuervo's head and body with a nice combination.
Cuervo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bungay misses with a few strikes there.
Bungay swinging wilding here.
Cuervo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bungay tries to avoid it but Cuervo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bungay to the ground. Bungay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merv Bungay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shea Cuervo.
Bungay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bungay throws a looping overhand right but Cuervo ducks down to avoid it.
Cuervo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bungay tries to sprawl out of it but Cuervo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bungay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungay swings for the body but Cuervo moves out of range.
Bungay throws a series of strikes that have Cuervo backpedaling.
Merv Bungay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuervo at a distance.
Bungay throws a series of punches but Cuervo moves out of range.
Bungay scores with a jab.
Bungay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuervo.
Bungay stuffs the takedown.
Cuervo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bungay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bungay misses with a head kick.
Bungay misses with a straight right.
Bungay lands with a right and another and another! Cuervo is in big trouble! Bungay lands again and this time it's lights out for Cuervo! A quality knockout there for Bungay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merv Bungay!
Merv Bungay is the new middleweight champion!
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