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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilya On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Powers (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya On!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Powers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On throws out a powerful jab.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from On.
On misses with a few strikes there.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
Powers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
On lunges at Powers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powers's hand.
On scores with a nice strike.
On lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
On gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
On is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers is putting a hurting on On here, landing some big shots from side control.
On is rocked!
On really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
On taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh On is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
On is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
On wants to control but Powers is keeping busy.
Powers wants to stand but On has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
On actively working from the bottom here.
On is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
On seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
On taking some punishment here, with Powers in his half guard.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
On keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
On gets back to full guard.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
On working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
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!
On not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
On is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
On trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and On has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between On's legs - danger averted.
On is breathing heavily.
Powers trying to stand up but can't free himself from On's guard.
On is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
On pushes a forearm under Powers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Powers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya On!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgio Socrates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz moves in looking to clinch but Socrates pushes him off.
Socrates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olszewicz gets caught flat footed, as Socrates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Socrates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Socrates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olszewicz reaches up around Socrates's neck trying to control. But Socrates takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Olszewicz! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Olszewicz is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Socrates celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georgio Socrates!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanburg comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - War Pigs. Liang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. So Cold by Breaking Benjamin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Geoff Sanburg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoff Sanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liang ducks under a wild hook from Sanburg.
Liang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liang looks to land a left hand but Sanburg moved out of range nicely.
Sanburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Sanburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanburg checks a leg kick.
Liang throws a right hand that misses
and Sanburg counters with a series of strikes. Liang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liang tries to clinch there but Sanburg circles away.
Liang forces Sanburg back against the cage and clinches.
Liang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Sanburg avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Sanburg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanburg is looking for a kimura but Liang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanburg to get the leverage.
Liang trying to control here.
Liang is controlling Sanburg's trapped leg to prevent Sanburg from advancing to side control.
Liang trying to control here.
Sanburg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Liang trying to control but Sanburg postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kuai Liang.
Sanburg throws an overhand right that lands on Liang's shoulder, as Liang tries to avoid the shot.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanburg checks it well.
Sanburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanburg checks a leg kick.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liang throws a head kick but Sanburg moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liang moves into range and clinches up with Sanburg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Sanburg.
Sanburg blocks a body shot from Liang.
Sanburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanburg blocking some punches.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang tries a body shot but Sanburg blocks it.
Sanburg tightens his grip and picks Liang up, before dumping him to the ground. Liang manages to land in guard.
Sanburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liang is keeping the position for now.
Liang is trying to control the position but Sanburg postures up.
Sanburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Liang is retaining full guard.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Sanburg from controlling successfully.
Liang has a closed guard, preventing Sanburg from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanburg.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
Liang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanburg misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanburg cracks Liang with a good jab.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Liang slams his shin into Sanburg's torso.
Liang looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanburg is just out of range.
Liang throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kuai Liang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liang rushes Sanburg and presses him up against the cage.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang working aggressively here.
Liang tries a body shot but Sanburg blocks it.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Sanburg.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Sanburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanburg.
Sanburg jumps guard but Liang stands there with Sanburg around his waist. Sanburg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Liang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liang throws an elbow but misses.
Sanburg tries to pull guard but Liang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Sanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang misses with some punches.
Sanburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanburg blocks a body shot from Liang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Sanburg controls the action.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang misses with some punches.
Sanburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liang prevents it.
Sanburg blocks a body shot from Liang.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang stops a takedown attempt from Sanburg.
Liang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Sanburg controls the action.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Sanburg.
Sanburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanburg is trying to pull guard but Liang has him pressed against the cage.
Liang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanburg is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanburg.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanburg.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Liang to work.
Liang stops a takedown attempt from Sanburg.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanburg blocks the elbow strike.
Sanburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liang moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanburg drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanburg is looking for a triangle but Liang pushes his legs off easily.
Liang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanburg has momentary wrist control but Liang slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liang throws a big elbow that misses.
Liang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Liang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Sanburg.
Liang darts in and clinches Sanburg up against the cage.
Sanburg wants to take the fight to the mat but Liang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Sanburg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanburg.
Kuai Liang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanburg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Liang regains guard immediately.
Sanburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanburg looking to pass the guard.
Sanburg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg postures up in Liang's guard and throws a big left but Liang blocks it.
Sanburg is in close to Liang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanburg cracks Liang with a solid left hand.
Sanburg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liang!
Sanburg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Liang connects with a decent elbow.
Liang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Liang tries for a kimura but Sanburg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg is trying to control Liang's posture but Liang avoids it.
Liang wants to stand but Sanburg has his arm trapped.
Sanburg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Liang.
Liang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanburg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Liang's guard! Nice work there by Sanburg!
Liang can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanburg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang is looking to improve his position.
Sanburg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Geoff Sanburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanburg seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuai Liang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanburg tries to stand and escape but Liang is controlling the position.
Liang wants to improve his position but Sanburg is controlling well.
Sanburg trying to control from half guard but Liang is working away.
Liang is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liang keeps working.
Liang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Liang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liang pushes Sanburg off looking to stand but Sanburg dives back in and keeps control.
Sanburg thows a huge punch but Liang dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Geoff Sanburg.
I think Liang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills 159Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clayson McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayson McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavilan.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Gavilan.
Gavilan throws out a leg kick but McCarthy moves out of range and Gavilan only half commits.
The crowd cheers as Gavilan lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavilan.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Gavilan moves out of range.
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Gavilan in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavilan's brow.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Gavilan.
Gavilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gavilan avoids the damage to the body.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCarthy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavilan controls his hands.
Gavilan looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McCarthy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Gavilan blocks it.
Gavilan lands an elbow that stopped McCarthy in his tracks for a moment.
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gavilan missing with knees to the body.
Gavilan takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavilan.
McCarthy trying to land knees to the body.
Gavilan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavilan.
Gavilan blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a knee to the head.
Gavilan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCarthy misses with an elbow strike.
Gavilan blocks the elbow strike.
McCarthy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavilan dodges an elbow strike from McCarthy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavilan's brow.
Gavilan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Gavilan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Gavilan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCarthy's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan missing with knees to the body.
McCarthy misses with an elbow strike.
Gavilan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavilan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarthy missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCarthy throws an elbow but misses.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gavilan blocks an uppercut.
Gavilan tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Gavilan lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gavilan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gavilan is defending well for now.
McCarthy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavilan.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gavilan avoids the damage to the body.
Gavilan prevents a body shot from McCarthy.
Gavilan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
Gavilan is trying to stall.
Gavilan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy stalling in the clinch but Gavilan improves position.
McCarthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayson McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crunch! Gavilan slams his shin into McCarthy's torso.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy is rocked!
Gavilan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens McCarthy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gavilan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw McCarthy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Gavilan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer gets caught flat footed, as Nightmare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nightmare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meyer 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.
Meyer is adopting a defensive guard.
Nightmare throws a sloppy strike and Meyer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nightmare is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Meyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Meyer!
Paul Meyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ McGobblecock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock misses with a double jab.
Jones Jr throws a one two combo.
McGobblecock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGobblecock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
McGobblecock misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGobblecock looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Jones Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones Jr sprawls well. Jones Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGobblecock gets slowly back to his feet.
McGobblecock shoots in for a double leg but Jones Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones Jr punishes McGobblecock's body with a nice straight punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones Jr enables McGobblecock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McGobblecock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGobblecock throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones Jr wants to stand up but McGobblecock is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here.
McGobblecock distracts Jones Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGobblecock distracts Jones Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGobblecock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGobblecock wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
McGobblecock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGobblecock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGobblecock throws a strike but Jones Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock wants to sweep but no luck.
McGobblecock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGobblecock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
McGobblecock being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Jones Jr just wasn't active enough.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock moves away.
Jones Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGobblecock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones Jr scrambles back to his feet.
McGobblecock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones Jr's half guard.
McGobblecock lands strikes from half guard.
McGobblecock is stalling here. Jones Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGobblecock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGobblecock can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock scores with the left hand. Jones Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from McGobblecock misses the target.
McGobblecock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGobblecock lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones Jr is rocked!
McGobblecock drops Jones Jr with a big left hand! Jones Jr is injured, injured bad! McGobblecock jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ McGobblecock!
A very excited looking BJ McGobblecock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (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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151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Vranic.
Smith wants to clinch up but Vranic keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick but Vranic moves out of range.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mirsad Vranic has been cut.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith avoiding damage as Vranic throws knees to the body.
Vranic misses with a body punch.
Smith taking a breather.
Vranic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Vranic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Vranic 's eye.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Mirsad Vranic's cut even more.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vranic takes an elbow to the temple.
Vranic tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vranic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Vranic tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Vranic drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Vranic in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Mirsad Vranic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vranic working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vranic's brow.
Vranic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Vranic shrugs off.
Mirsad Vranic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vranic is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vranic being controlled against the cage.
Vranic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirsad Vranic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Smith!
After winning the bout, Dave Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. The key to victory for Rob Tracey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Pound!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tracey.
It looks like Brad Pound has been cut.
Pound misses with a jab to the body
and Tracey counters with a two punch combo.
Pound scores with a nice right hand.
Pound lands a jab-cross combination.
Tracey connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Pound looks to land a left hand but Tracey moved out of range nicely.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Tracey.
Rob Tracey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracey misses with a looping left.
Tracey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Tracey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tracey swings for the body but Pound moves out of range.
Pound tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Tracey throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Pound misses.
Pound takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pound swings widly with a right hand
and Tracey counters with a straight that turns Pound's legs to rubber! Tracey pushes forward with more strikes and Pound goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Rob Tracey stared into the camera and said 'Big Thanks to MFN for the opportunity and thanks to all you amazing fans! The champ is here! I worked hard to become the champ and I plan to stay the champ!'.
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