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EMMA-31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def has chosen Mathematics as his entrance music. Mos Def will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mos Def!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North swats away the attempt to clinch by Def.
Def tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Def doesn't manage to clinch there - North circles away.
Def takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from North. Def does a little dance to reset his feet.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North tries to land a leg kick but Def saw it coming and moves away.
Def dodges the punch combination from North.
North jabs at Def's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Def checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Def looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
North tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Def was well out of range. Poor timing from North.
Def moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Def throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but North blocks it with crossed arms.
North misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Def with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Def is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
North manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
North trying to control the position but instead, Def has worked for underhooks and has pushed North into the cage.
Def tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and North avoids it.
North tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Def pressing his opponent against the cage.
North misses with the head strike.
Def stalling against the cage.
Def tries to land knees in the clinch but North avoids the damage to the body.
North wants to stall.
Def connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nate North has been cut.
North has Def pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. North lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. North lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North taking a breather.
North working aggressively here.
North misses with a punch on the inside.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. North lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Def will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning North up against the cage.
Def misses with a knee strike.
Def is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
North takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def taking a breather.
North has a couple of punches blocked by Def.
North can't find room to land a body shot as Def controls the action.
Def blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Def.
Def using the Thai plumb to throw knees but North has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Def stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Def.
A head punch on the inside from North fails to land.
North misses with a short punch on the inside.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
North misses with a short punch on the inside.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from North.
Come on North - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
North tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Def's elbow.
Def'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Def as North tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
North on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Def with an attempt at a knee that misses.
North misses with some punches.
North misses with a hook from the clinch.
Def with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
North misses with some punches.
Def misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Def tries a knee to the head but North blocks it.
North displaying some good clinch control by pressing Def up against the cage.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. North lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate North's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Def blocks a leg kick.
North digs a good hook to Def's body.
Def tries to clinch up but North circles away and keeps his distance.
North throws a chopping leg kick but Def manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Def keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
North looks to land a left hand but Def moved out of range nicely.
North connects with the punch.
It looks like Mos Def has been cut.
Def feints and then cracks North's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow North down.
North is looking to wear down Def with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
North lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
North throws out a loose jab but Def uses good head movement to avoid it.
Def connects with a high kick.
North throws out a loose jab but Def uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North misses with a leg kick
and Def finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
North swings away with a body shot that misses
and Def counters with a nice low kick that buckles North's knee momentarily.
North throws a big shot that misses.
Nate North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Def tries to clinch up.
North tries to score with a low kick but Def moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def slips under a jab from North.
Def closes the distance and pushes North back into the cage.
Mos Def seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
North lands a left hand that snaps the head of Def backwards.
A knee to the head by Def.
Def stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has North in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
North managing to block the knees to the body from Def.
North fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
North goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Def crunches a lovely knee into North's ribcage.
North struggles to land a body shot inside as Def controls his hands.
North throws a head punch that misses.
North has a couple of punches blocked by Def.
Def looking to throw knees to the head but North is blocking nicely.
North has a couple of punches blocked by Def.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to North's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North looking to slow down the pace here.
North misses with a hook from the clinch.
North lands a shoulder strike.
North is trying to stall.
Maybe North would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
North seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Def is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate North.
Def connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Def. That's going to slow North down.
Def wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from North is predictable there
and Def counters with a nice low kick that buckles North's knee momentarily.
Def blocks a low kick nicely.
North misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
North misses with a series of wild punches.
Def steps to the side to avoid the strikes from North.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Def closes the distance and clinches.
Def tries to stall but North uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
North is stalling here.
Def landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Def throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Def tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Def tries to land knees in the clinch but North avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Def lands a knee to the head.
North throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defs head.
North is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Def is keeping busy.
North tries to work over Def's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Def landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Def lands a nice knee to the body.
Def throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but North blocks it with crossed arms.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has North in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
North is trying to stall.
Def connects with a knee to the head.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. North lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
North takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Def fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and North has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
North swings away with a body shot that misses
and Def counters with a nice leg kick.
North throws a leg kick but Def sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Def wants to clinch.
Def is looking to clinch but North is avoiding it.
Def takes the fight into the clinch.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has North in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
North letting Def take a breather here.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def lands a nice knee to the body.
North throws a punch but it's blocked by Def.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from North.
North is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
North tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
North takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from North.
North blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
North is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
North lands a hook to the side of the head.
Def crunches a lovely knee into North's ribcage.
North takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and North avoids it.
A shot in the inside from North.
Def wants to stall.
Def with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
North misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def lands a knee to the body.
Def misses with a knee to the head.
Def takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North wants to stall.
North managing to block the knees to the body from Def.
North stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
North is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Def wants to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Def throws a knee to the head but misses.
Def avoiding damage.
North misses with a body punch.
Def blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def scores a nice knee to the body.
North working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Def looking to throw knees to the head but North is blocking nicely.
Def trying to land knees to the body.
North looking to stall.
North misses with a body punch.
North takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by North as Def tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Def tries to land knees in the clinch but North avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Def.
Def blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Def is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and North has denied him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by North.
North misses with a punch on the inside.
North is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
North tries to work over Def's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
North takes a knee to the side of the body.
North tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
North takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North working aggressively here.
Def throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but North blocks it with crossed arms.
North can't find room to land a body shot as Def controls the action.
Nate North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mos Def is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Def leaning against his opponent.
North tries to throw a body punch but Def avoids it by throwing North back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mos Def comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Def winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mos Def!
Mos Def very nearly forgot to thank Sydney BEAST Clothing 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zanderson Zilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Swartz (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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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zanderson Zilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randolph Swartz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swartz throws a series of punches but Zilva avoids them all with ease.
Zilva throws a head kick that misses.
Zilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zilva thows a body shot but no joy.
Swartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zilva.
Zilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zilva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swartz is defending well.
Swartz has had enough of the clinch but Zilva keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swartz is looking to break free of the clinch but Zilva has double underhooks.
Zilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zilva has managed to clinch.
Swartz lands with a right to the head.
Swartz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zilva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Swartz misses.
Zilva takes one on the button.
It looks like Zanderson Zilva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilva misses with a double jab.
Swartz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swartz.
Zilva lands a jab.
Swartz thows a body shot but no joy.
Swartz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Swartz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zilva is looking for a triangle but Swartz pushes his legs off easily.
Swartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zilva has an active guard here but Swartz has managed to pass into half guard.
Swartz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilva is not content to let Swartz control the position.
Swartz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Swartz forces the positional change into back control.
Swartz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zilva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zilva for a finish.
Swartz has Zilva flattened out and is raining down punches.
Swartz tries to get the hooks in deep but Zilva pushed the leg off.
Swartz missing with punches from the back.
Zilva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Swartz wants to control but Zilva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swartz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zilva with him. Zilva is trying to defend but Swartz has an arm under the chin now! Zilva grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randolph Swartz!
Randolph Swartz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestling Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotromanic tries to score with a low kick but Bot moves his leg out of the way.
Kotromanic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bot clinches up against the cage.
Kotromanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kotromanic avoiding damage.
Bot pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bot working a defensive guard here.
Kotromanic tries to stand but Bot is controlling from the bottom.
Kotromanic stopping the sweep attempt from Bot.
Kotromanic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bot trying to control from the bottom.
Bot tries to kick Kotromanic off but Kotromanic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot manages to get to full guard.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotromanic is one step ahead there.
Bot is working hard here to advance position.
Bot is trying to keep Kotromanic in close.
Kotromanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bot is really struggling to control Kotromanic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotromanic is one step ahead there.
Bot working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wrestling Bot just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotromanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotromanic.
Kotromanic checks a low kick from Bot.
Kotromanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Kotromanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bot is out of range and Kotromanic settles back down.
Kotromanic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
A low kick from Bot misses
and Kotromanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kotromanic counters with a good low kick that Bot was not able to check.
Kotromanic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kotromanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic rushes Bot and presses him up against the cage.
Kotromanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kotromanic working aggressively here.
Kotromanic missing with knees to the body.
Kotromanic just leaning against Bot, taking a breather.
Bot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kotromanic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotromanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kotromanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bot backwards.
Bot blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bot's defenses.
It looks like Wrestling Bot has been cut.
Kotromanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bot controls his hands.
Bot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotromanic is looking to control Bot's arms but Bot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotromanic has his back to the cage.
Kotromanic can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
Kotromanic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bot.
Kotromanic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotromanic walks away with a smile on his face. Bot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kotromanic connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot clinches up with Kotromanic and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotromanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kotromanic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kotromanic scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tvrtko Kotromanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Bot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Kotromanic misses with a leg kick.
Bot moves out of range as Kotromanic throws a body kick.
Kotromanic throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Kotromanic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bot.
Kotromanic lands with a cross.
Bot checks a leg kick.
Kotromanic lands a leg kick that knocks Bot off balance momentarily.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kotromanic misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotromanic.
Bot throws a body punch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Kotromanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bot counters with a nice leg kick.
Tvrtko Kotromanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotromanic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kotromanic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kotromanic.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
Bot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kotromanic.
Bot slips a jab and a cross from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bot blocks the low kick.
Bot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bot checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
Kotromanic scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotromanic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
Kotromanic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotromanic throws a leg kick but Bot moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic missing with a left hand there. Bot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotromanic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Bot as he checks the leg kick.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Kotromanic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic throws a front kick aimed at Bot's knee but Bot avoids it well.
Bot misses with the combination.
Bot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kotromanic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kotromanic sprawls well initially but Bot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bot trying to control the action but Kotromanic is working from the bottom.
Bot wants to free his trapped foot but Kotromanic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kotromanic pushes Bot off looking to stand but Bot dives back in and keeps control.
Bot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tvrtko Kotromanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotromanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bot momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotromanic.
Bot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kotromanic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tvrtko Kotromanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Bot's cut.
That's time! Bot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kotromanic scores with a nice body kick.
Kotromanic throws a hook but Bot avoids it easily.
Bot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotromanic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bot's sensitive parts.
Kotromanic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
Kotromanic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Kotromanic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bot is able to avoid easily.
Bot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kotromanic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kotromanic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bot has a takedown stuffed.
Kotromanic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kotromanic throws a jab when Bot was well out of range.
Kotromanic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kotromanic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kotromanic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotromanic tries to clinch there but Bot circles away.
Bot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotromanic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bot.
Kotromanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotromanic throws a series of punches but Bot avoids them all with ease.
Kotromanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bot's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotromanic throws a head kick that misses.
Bot throws a body punch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Kotromanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tvrtko Kotromanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bot slips a jab from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kotromanic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bot.
Kotromanic misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotromanic.
Bot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kotromanic.
Bot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kotromanic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic connects with a solid leg kick.
Kotromanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kotromanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bot ducks under a wild hook from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kotromanic.
Bot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wrestling Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tvrtko Kotromanic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bot checks a low kick from Kotromanic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotromanic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bot.
Bot checks a leg kick.
Bot misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tvrtko Kotromanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kotromanic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tvrtko Kotromanic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen War is my Destiny as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
200 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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29
188 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Drake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diprivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Damian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diprivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake moves into the clinch.
Diprivan can't break the clinch.
Drake pushes off an throws an elbow but Diprivan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diprivan throws a head punch that misses.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diprivans head.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diprivan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diprivan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diprivan lands the left hand.
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Diprivan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Diprivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diprivan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Diprivan wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake wants to stand up but Diprivan is controlling him.
Diprivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diprivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diprivan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drake to get to his feet.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diprivan.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diprivan's elbow.
Diprivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drake lands a nice elbow.
Diprivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Diprivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drake is stalling here.
Diprivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake lands a head kick!
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake forces Diprivan back against the cage and clinches.
Diprivan breaks the clinch.
Drake connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to bum rush Diprivan with a series of wild strikes but Diprivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diprivan dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diprivan in his tracks.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diprivan shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake is looking to clinch but Diprivan is avoiding it.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Diprivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diprivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diprivan misses with a kick to the body.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drake punishes Diprivan's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Drake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diprivan is defended easily by Drake.
Damian Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake looks to land a combination but Diprivan avoids it well.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diprivan throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diprivan's elbow.
Drake wants to break free but Diprivan has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diprivan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drake works on Diprivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake stalling the fight.
Diprivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diprivan is looking to control Drake's arms but Drake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diprivan has his back to the cage.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diprivan successfully pulls guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Diprivan keeps moving.
Drake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake slips a jab from Diprivan.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Diprivan counters with a good, hard body kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake throws a series of punches but Diprivan avoids them all with ease.
Diprivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Diprivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diprivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Diprivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diprivan manages to avoid it.
Diprivan dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Diprivan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Diprivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diprivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diprivan.
Drake blocks a head kick by Diprivan.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
Diprivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Diprivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake scores with a one two! Diprivan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diprivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diprivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake throws a hook but Diprivan blocks it.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake scores with a three punch combo!
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Diprivan.
Damian Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diprivan misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake throws a series of punches but Diprivan avoids them all with ease.
Diprivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diprivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diprivan keeps Drake at a distance using the push kick.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake throws a right and a left that Diprivan avoids nicely.
Diprivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake throws a series of punches but Diprivan avoids them all with ease.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Diprivan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diprivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diprivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diprivan decides to stand back up. Diprivan steps back and let's Drake get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to clinch up but Diprivan keeps it at a distance.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damian Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diprivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diprivan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diprivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Diprivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
Drake tests Diprivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diprivan misses with a head kick.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses.
Diprivan needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Diprivan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Diprivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Diprivan backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Milan Diprivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Diprivan backpedaling.
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diprivan tries to clinch up
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damian Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Jab from Drake.
Diprivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake throws a series of punches but Diprivan avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Diprivan.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diprivan counters with a nice leg kick.
Diprivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diprivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diprivan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Drake!
Damian Drake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SAVE A FIGHTER, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
The strikes coming from Gomez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gomez tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands a couple of digs.
Gomez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomez has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gomez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomez, into his guard.
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to work for an americana but Gomez has managed to regain full guard.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomez connects with a high kick.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Pablo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gracie.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Bruce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Gomez defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez trying to control but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Gomez.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Pablo Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Gracie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbiati's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twig Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Abbiati. Abbiati maintains the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Abbiati misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbiati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giorgio Abbiati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Abbiati clinches up against the cage.
Come on Abbiati - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
Abbiati stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Abbiati up, before dumping him to the ground. Abbiati manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abbiati is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones wants to stand but Abbiati is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones stops Abbiati from standing up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Abbiati's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Abbiati is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abbiati scores with a leg kick.
Abbiati drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abbiati pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abbiati has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbiati is defending well.
Jones tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbiati crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Abbiati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abbiati wants to stall.
Jones is trying to drag Abbiati to the mat but Abbiati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones has Abbiati pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abbiati manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abbiati.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones looks winded!
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents a body shot from Abbiati.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Abbiati controlling the action here for a moment.
Abbiati gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Abbiati struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Abbiati lands a body shot.
Abbiati is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abbiati has his back to the cage.
Abbiati prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Abbiati dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abbiati fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbiati is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abbiati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Giorgio Abbiati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Abbiati looking to slow down the pace here.
Abbiati prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abbiati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Abbiati misses with a knee to the head.
Giorgio Abbiati has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbiati tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abbiati misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Abbiati misses with a punch to the body.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Abbiati prevents the takedown attempt.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Abbiati using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbiati 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Abbiati.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbiati stalling against the cage.
Abbiati is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbiati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Abbiati lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Abbiati trying to land knees to the 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!
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbiati is defending well.
Abbiati tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbiati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Abbiati landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abbiati taking a breather.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Come on Abbiati - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abbiati lands an uppercut.
Abbiati looking to stall.
Jones tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Abbiati pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abbiati clinches.
Jones is working for takedown but Abbiati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abbiati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abbiati presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abbiati clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Abbiati manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Abbiati.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abbiati stands up from Jones's guard - Abbiati perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbiati looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbiati drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Abbiati.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Abbiati dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abbiati moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Abbiati. Abbiati maintains the clinch.
Abbiati prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones has Abbiati pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abbiati manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Giorgio Abbiati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Abbiati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Abbiati stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abbiati tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abbiati is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Abbiati into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbiati is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Abbiati putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abbiati is working Jones over against the cage.
Abbiati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abbiati throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Abbiati stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abbiati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abbiati tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones has Abbiati pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abbiati manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abbiati digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Abbiati.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abbiati after a bit of a struggle.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Abbiati digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Abbiati.
Abbiati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abbiati is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbiati down to the mat. Abbiati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati clinches with his opponent.
Abbiati tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones has Abbiati pressed against the cage, preventing Abbiati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abbiati slowing the pace effectively.
Abbiati prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbiati down to the mat. Abbiati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbiati.
Abbiati moves into the clinch.
Abbiati tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abbiati after a bit of a struggle.
Abbiati tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati lands with a right to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbiati is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abbiati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abbiati working aggressively here.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Abbiati.
Abbiati leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbiati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abbiati closes the distance and clinches.
Twig Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Abbiati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbiati looking to stall.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbiati digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Abbiati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abbiati missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbiati slowing the pace effectively.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Abbiati pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abbiati clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Abbiati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abbiati, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Abbiati!
Our winner, Giorgio Abbiati, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortable Positions - Keep Happening - (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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33
178 lbs
33 - 11 - 0 |
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184 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uncomfortable Positions - Keep Happening -!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Ford!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions - Keep Happening - moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Positions - Keep Happening - moves away and avoids it.
Ford throws the left hand but Positions - Keep Happening - avoids the punch easily.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Positions - Keep Happening -.
A big right from Ford misses.
Ford thuds his right hand into Positions - Keep Happening -'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Positions - Keep Happening - gets caught napping as Ford dives in and scores a takedown. Positions - Keep Happening - manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Positions - Keep Happening - working a defensive guard here.
Positions - Keep Happening - doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Positions - Keep Happening - can't keep his opponent in guard - Ford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford wants to control but Positions - Keep Happening - is keeping him busy.
Ford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Positions - Keep Happening - manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford wants to pass the guard but Positions - Keep Happening - is keeping the position.
Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Positions - Keep Happening - tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Positions - Keep Happening - looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Positions - Keep Happening - is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Positions - Keep Happening - is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford forces his way into half guard.
Positions - Keep Happening - is looking to get back to full guard here but Ford has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Positions - Keep Happening - tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford trying to control the position but Positions - Keep Happening - is working away.
Positions - Keep Happening - manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ford's best efforts.
Positions - Keep Happening - is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Positions - Keep Happening - is not content to let Ford control the position.
Ford tries to pass to full mount but Positions - Keep Happening - defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Positions - Keep Happening - is in trouble now - Ford has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - is in all sorts of trouble here.
Positions - Keep Happening - taking shots to the head.
Positions - Keep Happening - working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford with shots to the head and body - Positions - Keep Happening - looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ford controlling the pace for now.
Positions - Keep Happening - is working to get back to half guard.
Positions - Keep Happening - throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Positions - Keep Happening - is working to get back to half guard.
Ford lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Positions - Keep Happening - tries to hold on but Ford postures up.
Positions - Keep Happening - is squirming around, avoiding Ford's attempts to control the action.
Positions - Keep Happening - is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Positions - Keep Happening - is in all sorts of trouble here.
Positions - Keep Happening - gets back to half guard.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Positions - Keep Happening - is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Positions - Keep Happening - avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Positions - Keep Happening - counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ford!
Positions - Keep Happening - cracks Ford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Positions - Keep Happening - prevents Ford from improving his position.
Positions - Keep Happening - throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Positions - Keep Happening - working Ford over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Positions - Keep Happening -'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Positions - Keep Happening -'s back!
Positions - Keep Happening - rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Positions - Keep Happening - is looking to improve his position.
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Positions - Keep Happening - is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - is looking to improve his position.
Positions - Keep Happening - misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Positions - Keep Happening -!
Positions - Keep Happening - wants to hold on but Ford pushes him away.
Ford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ford controlling the pace for now.
Positions - Keep Happening - tries to hold on but Ford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ford working the ground and pound effectively.
Positions - Keep Happening - is squirming around, avoiding Ford's attempts to control the action.
Positions - Keep Happening - working to try and regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford scoring with strikes but Positions - Keep Happening - is staying in there.
Ford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Positions - Keep Happening - regains half guard.
Ford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ford has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Positions - Keep Happening -'s face.
Positions - Keep Happening - is trying to escape the mount.
Positions - Keep Happening - is working hard here to advance position.
Ford controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford working the ground and pound effectively.
Positions - Keep Happening - is trying to escape the mount.
Positions - Keep Happening - is in a horrible position here. Ford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ford punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Positions - Keep Happening - is trying to escape the mount.
Ford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Ford lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Positions - Keep Happening -.
Positions - Keep Happening - lands a two punch combo.
Positions - Keep Happening - keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Positions - Keep Happening - on that attempt.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Positions - Keep Happening -'s head backwards.
Positions - Keep Happening - walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Positions - Keep Happening - needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Positions - Keep Happening - with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortable Positions - Keep Happening -. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Positions - Keep Happening - looks for a takedown but Ford sprawls well.
Max Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford lands with a straight right. Positions - Keep Happening - didn't see that one coming.
Positions - Keep Happening - shoots in for a double leg but Ford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Positions - Keep Happening - throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Positions - Keep Happening - moves away.
Ford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Positions - Keep Happening -.
Positions - Keep Happening - shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ford sprawls well. Ford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Positions - Keep Happening - gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Positions - Keep Happening - off and has taken his back!
Positions - Keep Happening - takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford has the hooks in. Positions - Keep Happening - is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ford gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Positions - Keep Happening - rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Positions - Keep Happening - gets back to full guard.
Positions - Keep Happening - looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Ford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Positions - Keep Happening - swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford advances to half guard.
Ford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Positions - Keep Happening - tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Ford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Positions - Keep Happening - regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ford.
Uncomfortable Positions - Keep Happening - has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions - Keep Happening - bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ford's guard.
Positions - Keep Happening - with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Positions - Keep Happening - trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Positions - Keep Happening - throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Positions - Keep Happening - throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Positions - Keep Happening - with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ford pulls Positions - Keep Happening - in close to his closed guard and prevents Positions - Keep Happening - from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Positions - Keep Happening -'s guard.
Ford wants to control from the top but Positions - Keep Happening - keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Ford!
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