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GCF 13 - Championship Thunder PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Amplified (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Hit me with your Best Shot as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Amplified!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amplified lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Amplified fails with a takedown attempt.
Amplified cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amplified shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tavares as he jumps to the side.
Amplified slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Amplified tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amplified moves away.
Tavares misses with a double jab.
Amplified misses with a straight right.
Amplified throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amplified misses with the combination.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
Amplified shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Amplified. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amplified tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Amplified is breathing heavily.
Amplified shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense.
Amplified throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricky Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amplified is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tavares has cracked Amplified with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tavares lands another huge swinging hook and Amplified tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Amplified, before Tavares can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Tavares!
Ricky Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Khalfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slabodan Milosevic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex Khalfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slabodan Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalfa tries to close the distance and clinch but Milosevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalfa closes the distance and clinches.
Milosevic is trying to break free.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khalfa.
Milosevic wants to break free but Khalfa has control.
Khalfa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalfa has double underhooks.
Khalfa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Milosevic is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalfa gets an underhook and turns Milosevic into the cage.
Milosevic is trying to force a seperation but Khalfa has the dominant position.
Milosevic is trying to push Khalfa away but Khalfa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalfa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khalfa breaks the clinch.
Khalfa tries to clinch there but Milosevic circles away.
Khalfa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milosevic.
Khalfa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Milosevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalfa drives through and clinches with Milosevic against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalfa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Khalfa.
Khalfa wants to clinch.
Milosevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalfa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalfa clinches with his opponent.
Khalfa taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic tries to break the clinch but Khalfa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Khalfa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Milosevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khalfa wants to clinch.
Milosevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalfa moves in looking to clinch but Milosevic pushes him off.
A punch combination from Milosevic misses.
Khalfa clinches.
Come on Khalfa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalfa gets an underhook and turns Milosevic into the cage.
Khalfa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khalfa has Milosevic pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rex Khalfa.
Khalfa wants to clinch.
Milosevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milosevic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khalfa wants to clinch up but Milosevic keeps it at a distance.
Khalfa doesn't manage to clinch there - Milosevic circles away.
Khalfa tries to clinch up but Milosevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalfa moves in looking to clinch but Milosevic pushes him off.
Khalfa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milosevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalfa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milosevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalfa instigates a clinch.
Khalfa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Milosevic wants to break free but Khalfa has control.
Milosevic tries to circle away but Khalfa has him pinned against the cage.
Khalfa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milosevic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalfa prevents Milosevic from breaking the clinch.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Khalfa keeps him there for the moment.
Milosevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalfa has double underhooks.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Khalfa is controlling him.
Milosevic tries to break the clinch but Khalfa is controlling the position.
Khalfa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milosevic is trying to push Khalfa away but Khalfa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Khalfa has him pressed against the cage.
Khalfa leaning against his opponent.
Milosevic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khalfa.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Khalfa keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Milosevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rex Khalfa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Khalfa tries to clinch there but Milosevic circles away.
Khalfa gets a clinch.
Khalfa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Milosevic working hard to break the clinch.
Khalfa stalling the fight.
Khalfa keeps control of Milosevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milosevic tries to break the clinch but Khalfa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalfa prevents Milosevic from breaking the clinch.
Khalfa stalling.
Milosevic looking to stall.
Khalfa breaks the clinch.
Khalfa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milosevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalfa clinches with his opponent.
Khalfa controlling the action here for a moment.
Rex Khalfa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khalfa trying to land knees to the body.
Milosevic trying to control the position but instead, Khalfa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Milosevic into the cage.
Milosevic working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalfa taking a breather.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Khalfa keeps him there for the moment.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Khalfa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalfa controlling the action here for a moment.
Khalfa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Khalfa has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Khalfa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khalfa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Khalfa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Moss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George St pierre's chin.
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180 lbs
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171 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss tries to clinch there but St pierre circles away.
George St pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St pierre misses with a double jab
and Moss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moss defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuck Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.
St pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuck Moss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss tries to clinch there but St pierre circles away.
St pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is looking to escape.
St pierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St pierre.
St pierre trying to mount his opponent but Moss defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Moss defends the submission attempt.
St pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moss defends it well.
St pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Moss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St pierre.
Moss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St pierre on the ground.
St pierre is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St pierre to get the leverage.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.
St pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moss sees it coming and defends easily.
St pierre moves nicely into side control.
St pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moss leaves St pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moss dodges the punch combination from St pierre.
St pierre looks to land a combination but Moss avoids it well.
Moss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moss doesn't manage to clinch there - St pierre circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St pierre tries to bum rush Moss with a series of wild strikes but Moss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moss fails with an attempt to clinch.
St pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moss is not content to let St pierre control the position.
St pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Moss is defending well.
St pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St pierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for St pierre but great work by Moss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moss decides to stand back up. Moss steps back and let's St pierre get back to his feet.
Moss is looking to clinch but St pierre is avoiding it.
Moss slips a jab and a cross from St pierre.
Moss dodges the punch combination from St pierre.
Moss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss fails with an attempt to clinch.
St pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St pierre counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre swinging wildly here.
St pierre misses with a double jab.
St pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
St pierre throws a series of punches but Moss avoids them all with ease.
Moss is looking to clinch.
St pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St pierre somewhat.
St pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown but Moss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.
Some wild striking there from St pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St pierre in side control, throwing shots but Moss defends.
St pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St pierre trying to control the position but Moss is working away.
St pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moss has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
St pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
Moss has managed to clinch.
St pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moss pulls his leg out and moves away.
St pierre throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
St pierre shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuck Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.
Moss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moss wants it to stay on the feet.
Moss moves in looking to clinch but St pierre pushes him off.
Moss moves into the clinch.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but St pierre is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moss obliges.
St pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Moss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moss scores a nice knee to the body.
Moss working St pierre over with knees to the body.
Moss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moss seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Moss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St pierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St pierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moss with a knee to the head.
Moss connects with a nasty looking knee right to St pierre's face.
Moss lands a nice knee to the body.
St pierre letting Moss take a breather here.
Moss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moss drives through and clinches with St pierre against the cage.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
St pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moss just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moss.
St pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
St pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moss connects with a nasty looking knee right to St pierre's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss working St pierre over with knees to the body.
St pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Moss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moss lands an elbow inside.
Chuck Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Moss.
Moss displaying some good clinch control by pressing St pierre up against the cage.
Moss tries a knee to the head but St pierre blocks it.
Moss lands a nice shot to the body.
St pierre drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moss dives into side control.
St pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moss stands up and beckons St pierre to his feet.
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!
Moss rushes St pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St pierre is working for takedown but Moss is calmly controlling the position for now.
George St pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moss crunches a lovely knee into St pierre's ribcage.
Moss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Moss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St pierre!
George St pierre took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehman Ibrahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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, Mehman Ibrahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ibrahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibrahimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ibrahimov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Ibrahimov.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahimov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Ibrahimov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibrahimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Ibrahimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahimov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibrahimov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahimov defends it easily.
Gracie looks gassed!
Ibrahimov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ibrahimov pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ibrahimov pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibrahimov defends well.
Ibrahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahimov defends it easily.
Ibrahimov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ibrahimov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibrahimov lands a couple of elbows.
Ibrahimov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ibrahimov is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibrahimov thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahimov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahimov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov advances position into side control!
Gracie is holding Ibrahimov down, trying to stall.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahimov's best efforts.
Ibrahimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibrahimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahimov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahimov pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibrahimov working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahimov pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahimov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Ibrahimov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibrahimov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ibrahimov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie working for a triangle but Ibrahimov defends it easily.
Ibrahimov postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Ibrahimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ibrahimov.
Ibrahimov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ibrahimov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Ibrahimov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Mufflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Mufflin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mufflin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones controls Mufflin momentarily but Mufflin frees himself.
Mufflin content to stall in guard here.
Mufflin passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Mufflin's head to control him but Mufflin postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Mufflin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Mufflin has mounted him!
Mufflin controlling the pace for now.
Jones has given up his back.
Mufflin has good solid back control here.
Jones wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mufflin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Mufflin controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Mufflin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just trying to survive but Mufflin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Derek Mufflin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mufflin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick Mufflin off but Mufflin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mufflin trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mufflin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mufflin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to control but Mufflin is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Mufflin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Mufflin isn't so interested in that idea.
Mufflin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones working a defensive guard but Mufflin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufflin controlling the action here.
Mufflin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mufflin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mufflin controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mufflin has a good base and remains in mount.
Mufflin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Mufflin.
Mufflin gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mufflin in a clinch.
Mufflin manages to break the clinch.
Mufflin scores a takedown into full mount!
Mufflin controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mufflin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Mufflin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones tries to control the position but Mufflin now has his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mufflin keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mufflin 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!
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mufflin's head.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Mufflin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Mufflin!
Mufflin passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mufflin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mufflin.
Mufflin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mufflin manages to move to mount!
Mufflin controlling his opponent.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mufflin scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mufflin has a good base and remains in mount.
Mufflin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Mufflin has taken his back - oops!
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mufflin on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Mufflin is in full control for now.
Mufflin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Mufflin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
Derek Mufflin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mufflin has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Derek Mufflin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mufflin controls the position.
Mufflin has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Mufflin squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Mufflin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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, Rodrigo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Beauvais!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beauvais to the ground. Santos is now in Beauvais's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Beauvais is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Beauvais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Beauvais is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beauvais manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Beauvais's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos wants to control from the top but Beauvais keeps moving.
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beauvais manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Beauvais in his guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santos works over Beauvais's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beauvais circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos scores a takedown into full mount!
Santos trying to control but Beauvais is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beauvais is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beauvais wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beauvais is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beauvais and Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Beauvais is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beauvais, who protects the arm well.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Beauvais instead regains half guard.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beauvais slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beauvais doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Beauvais fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Beauvais persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beauvais preventing the sweep.
Santos pulls Beauvais in close to prevent any damage.
Beauvais trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Beauvais hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beauvais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais gets caught napping as Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Beauvais manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beauvais is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauvais is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beauvais preventing the sweep.
Beauvais avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos keeping full guard, as Beauvais tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beauvais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beauvais looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beauvais trying to control the position.
Beauvais manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
Beauvais being controlled here momentarily.
Beauvais throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Beauvais has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beauvais drives through with a takedown into Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Beauvais is proving a slippery customer.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Beauvais pushes his legs off easily.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beauvais uses it to pass to side control.
Santos parries the strikes from Beauvais easily there. Beauvais is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Beauvais will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos dives in and grabs Beauvais's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauvais pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Beauvais keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauvais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Beauvais doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Beauvais is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
Beauvais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos wants to get back to full guard but Beauvais has mounted him!
Beauvais is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Beauvais's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Beauvais isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Beauvais gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beauvais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Beauvais.
Santos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Beauvais are getting through and doing damage.
Santos grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Beauvais tightening his grip on Santos, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais 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, Santos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Beauvais trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Beauvais was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beauvais checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beauvais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Beauvais persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beauvais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beauvais is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos is looking to control Beauvais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Beauvais is working for a submission of some sort.
Beauvais 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Beauvais comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beauvais has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Beauvais!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Skorzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Rudy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skorzewski comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Skorzewski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Rudy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rudy.
Donovan Rudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudy lands a two punch combo.
Skorzewski throws a low kick but Rudy moves out of range easily.
A combination from Rudy does no damage.
Rudy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudy misses with a series of wild punches.
Skorzewski throws a body punch but Rudy moves out of range.
Rudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skorzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skorzewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Donovan Rudy has been cut.
Rudy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skorzewski throws out the jab.
Skorzewski misses with a straight right.
Skorzewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rudy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rudy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skorzewski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rudy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skorzewski moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Skorzewski punching from mount but Rudy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Skorzewski unloading with bombs!
Skorzewski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Skorzewski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rudy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudy can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skorzewski is working for a guillotine from mount but Rudy frees his head quite easily.
Skorzewski content just to control the position here.
Skorzewski trying to control but Rudy is having none of it.
Skorzewski won't let Rudy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skorzewski throwing strikes here but Rudy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rudy can't escape the position.
Rudy looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rudy really wants to buck Skorzewski off and get back to his feet.
Skorzewski landing shots from mount.
The cut above Donovan Rudy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donovan Rudy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pawel Skorzewski!
Pawel Skorzewski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrique ManiCoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mistigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrique ManiCoba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique ManiCoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mistigris!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistigris lands a head shot.
ManiCoba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mistigris counters with a right hand to the body.
Mistigris lands with a straight right. ManiCoba didn't see that one coming.
ManiCoba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henrique ManiCoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mistigris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ManiCoba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mistigris's waist but Mistigris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ManiCoba off to one side.
Mistigris's jab looks to have found its range, popping ManiCoba under the eye.
ManiCoba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from ManiCoba misses
and Mistigris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mistigris darts in and clinches ManiCoba up against the cage.
ManiCoba takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Mistigris.
Mistigris working ManiCoba over with knees to the body.
ManiCoba is breathing heavily.
Mistigris lands a shot to the body.
Mistigris lands a body punch in the clinch.
ManiCoba takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistigris is leaning against ManiCoba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Mistigris.
Mistigris effectively controlling the action here.
Mistigris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mistigris lands a body shot.
Mistigris lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mistigris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Mistigris.
Mistigris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches ManiCoba on the side of the head.
Mistigris feints a jab promting ManiCoba to slip. Mistigris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. ManiCoba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
ManiCoba is rocked!
Mistigris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh ManiCoba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mistigris lands a right hook to the body.
ManiCoba seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mistigris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mistigris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ManiCoba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ManiCoba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mistigris sizes up ManiCoba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mistigris clinches up against the cage.
Mistigris is stalling here.
Mistigris lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mistigris.
Mistigris manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ManiCoba takes one to the chin there.
Mistigris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! ManiCoba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mistigris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack Mistigris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mistigris cracks ManiCoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ManiCoba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrique ManiCoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mistigris, as that shot connected.
Mistigris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Mistigris does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ManiCoba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mistigris counters with a left to the body.
Mistigris clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ManiCoba working hard to break the clinch.
Mistigris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mistigris breaks from the clinch.
Mistigris works over ManiCoba's head and body with a nice combination.
Mistigris tests ManiCoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mistigris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mistigris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mistigris works on ManiCoba's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mistigris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mistigris lands a nice uppercut.
Mistigris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mistigris pushes ManiCoba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mistigris pushes ManiCoba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mistigris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ManiCoba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mistigris leaves ManiCoba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mistigris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mistigris wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Mistigris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mistigris lands with a nice combination. ManiCoba backs away looking to recover.
Mistigris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mistigris rushes ManiCoba with punches - ManiCoba moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, ManiCoba goes down! Mistigris follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mistigris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainn Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen With You - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rainn Hewitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Hewitt scores with a four punch combination!
Hewitt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Hewitt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Hewitt.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Hewitt keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hewitt is defending well.
Hewitt trying to control but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hewitt is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hewitt flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hewitt and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Hewitt chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Hewitt like an anaconda would it's prey. Hewitt fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scuba Steves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daniels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Otis. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Steves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steves tries to score with a low kick but Daniels moves his leg out of the way.
Pete Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
It looks like Scuba Steves has been cut.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Steves. Steves gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels catches Steves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steves gets slowly back to his feet.
Steves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Daniels!
Pete Daniels retains his middleweight title!
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