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WCF 22: St Edwards vs. Louis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabi Garz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabi Garz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to clinch up but Garz circles away and keeps his distance.
Garz throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garz sprawls well. Garz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Garz.
Garz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua dodges the punch combination from Garz.
Garz looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fabi Garz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garz misses with a two punch combination.
Garz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garz wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabi Garz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.
Garz scores with a three punch combo!
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garz counters with a two punch combo.
Rua is rocked!
Garz goes for a small jab and connects. Now Garz goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rua stumbles back but Garz runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rua to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rua will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabi Garz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Crushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crushkin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arcturus - Ad Absurdum. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Lesnar enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Crushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crushkin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lesnar is looking to defend but Crushkin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lesnar! Crushkin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lesnar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolai Crushkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Proskhurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitaly Proskhurin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Proskhurin.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Proskhurin lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proskhurin wobbles Silva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Proskhurin dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Silva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitaly Proskhurin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baby Kub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Mote has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Baby Kub's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Kub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Mote!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mote counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kub swats away the attempt to clinch by Mote.
Kub closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mote did well to prevent Kub getting side control.
Kub is looking for a kimura but Mote is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kub to get the leverage.
Kub has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mote defend it? Kub steps over the head and cranks it - Mote is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baby Kub!
Baby Kub gave a mention to Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Benkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Nagy (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Benkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Nagy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagy circles away quickly and effectively.
Benkowski dives in and grabs Nagy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagy pushes down on Benkowski's head and hops out.
Benkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Nagy. Beautiful body shot.
Nagy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benkowski is breathing heavily.
Nagy throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagy cracks Benkowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benkowski walks into a straight right hand from Nagy.
Nagy lands a body shot.
Nagy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benkowski momentarily.
and Nagy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Benkowski! He's just covering up as Nagy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tibor Nagy!
Tibor Nagy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Heinze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Ba (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Heinze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Ba!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heinze moves into the clinch.
Heinze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Heinze.
Ba is trying to break the clinch but Heinze is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinze has picked Ba up - he's going for a ride! Heinze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heinze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heinze is trying to work for a kimura but Ba is defending well.
Ba has hold of Heinze's hands but Heinze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ba is trying to maintain the position but Heinze is very close to passing his half guard.
Heinze wants to pass to mount but Ba is defending the position.
Heinze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heinze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Heinze there.
Ba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heinze scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ba tries to get to full guard but Heinze has control of the leg.
Heinze trying to pass the guard but Ba defending well.
Ba tries to get to full guard but Heinze has control of the leg.
Ba is in trouble now - Heinze has advanced to mount!
Ba is squirming around, avoiding Heinze's attempts to control the action.
Ba tries to hold on but Heinze postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heinze is landing with some decent strikes but Ba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heinze scoring with strikes but Ba is staying in there.
Heinze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heinze wants to take a breather but Ba is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heinze lands a nice short elbow.
Ba taking some punishment here, with Heinze in his half guard.
Heinze trying to mount his opponent but Ba defends it.
Heinze working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Heinze.
Ba is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ba is still in real trouble! Can Heinze finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinze lands a couple of elbows.
Heinze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heinze working some strikes from top position.
Heinze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ba seems to have recovered his senses.
Heinze tries to free his leg and advance position but Ba is retaining full guard.
Heinze works over Ba with some ground and pound from guard.
Heinze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Heinze is looking to defend but Ba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Heinze! Ba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Heinze taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Melvin Ba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daren Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daren Coulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Gant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coulter tries to keep at a distance but Gant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coulter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gant manages to end up in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gant advances to full mount.
Gant looking to control but Coulter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gant looking to finish with strikes here!
Gant quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gant but it's paid off an Coulter is forced to tap! Nice work by Gant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Gant!
Omar Gant very nearly forgot to thank Crippler's Corner amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Bone Crusher- Never Scared as his entrance music. Floyd Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Floyd Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not doing much here.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Floyd Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Rayce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Floyd Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Floyd Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rayce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck clinches up against the cage.
Koscheck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koscheck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koscheck.
Koscheck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koscheck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos won't allow Koscheck to pass to mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Koscheck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koscheck stands up and beckons Santos to join him on the 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!
Koscheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Koscheck tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants the takedown. Koscheck is fighting it off but Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Koscheck's guard against the cage.
Santos won't allow Koscheck to sweep him here.
Koscheck looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Koscheck wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck pushes a forearm under Santos's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Santos is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Koscheck!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jeff Koscheck thanked [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wallace St Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Edwards's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Habs Goal Song. Louis has chosen Stand up and Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace St Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from St Edwards. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louis sizes up St Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
St Edwards shoots for a takedown but Louis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Louis works St Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Louis takes a swing at St Edwards's ribcage but misses.
St Edwards takes a swing at Louis's ribcage but misses.
St Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis lands with an uppercut that bounces St Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Edwards on the side of the head.
St Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.
Louis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Edwards momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis scores with a nice strike.
St Edwards cracks a nice hook into Louis's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with St Edwards's head.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis misses with an uppercut.
Louis lands with a straight right. St Edwards didn't see that one coming.
St Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
St Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louis moves away.
St Edwards defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Louis wants to clinch.
Louis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Edwards. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Louis sprawls well. Louis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
St Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Edwards's calf.
St Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Edwards takes a swing at Louis's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Louis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Louis with a hook.
St Edwards tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.
Louis swings for the body but St Edwards moves out of range.
St Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Louis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace St Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
St Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Edwards manages to avoid it.
St Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
St Edwards is rocked!
St Edwards is looking to clinch but Louis is avoiding it.
Oh St Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Louis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Louis finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Edwards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Louis - the referee stops the clock and St Edwards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Louis. St Edwards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Louis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis digs a good body shot into St Edwards's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis throws a nice head kick!
Louis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Edwards's hands.
Louis keeps St Edwards at a distance using the push kick.
St Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Louis.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from St Edwards.
Louis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
St Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
Louis moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Edwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Edwards misses with a double jab
and Louis counters with a hugh head kick that removes St Edwards from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martin Louis!
Martin Louis is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Louis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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