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IN THE MIDDLE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Flach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Flach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reggie Smith's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Flach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to clinch.
Flach stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Flach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Flach. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flach sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Flach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flach wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith prevents Flach from improving his position.
Flach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Flach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is working for a kimura but Flach is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flach is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flach pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flach trying to control here.
Smith prevents Flach from standing back up.
Flach is looking to improve his position.
Flach trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Flach looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith passes Flach's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Flach is having none of it.
Flach is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flach to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flach shrugs it off.
Smith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith looks gassed!
Flach is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smith 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.
Flach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flach wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flach is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Flach tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has control of Flach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Flach regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Flach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reggie Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Flach is in no mood to give up.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Flach wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flach can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Flach defends it well.
Flach is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flach can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Flach is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flach wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Flach is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Flach wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flach gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve Flach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Flach on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Flach shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flach's waist but Flach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Flach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Flach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flach sprawls well. Flach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Flach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Flach tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flach has Smith pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith gets control of Flach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Flach from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flach postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Flach trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Flach trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Flach throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Reggie Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flachis looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Flach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Flach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flach scores with a hook.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flach tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flach to the ground. Flach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith gets to his feet. Flach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Flach looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Flach looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flach throws a strike from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control the position but Flach is working away.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith stands up.
Steve Flach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jex Midnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur comes to the cage accompanied by 2001 a space odyssey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jex Midnight!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midnight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Midnight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LaFleur trying to control here.
Midnight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaFleur's head.
LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
LaFleur wants to get back to full guard.
Midnight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Midnight works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midnight swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and LaFleur is now in Midnight's guard. A big mistake from Midnight there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Midnight keeps moving.
LaFleur drops back looking for a leg! Midnight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Midnight manages to kick LaFleur off! LaFleur jumps back into Midnight's guard.
LaFleur stopping the sweep attempt from Midnight.
Midnight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Midnight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Midnight is trying to keep LaFleur in close.
Midnight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Midnight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Midnight wants to take a breather but LaFleur is having none of it.
LaFleur tries to get to full guard but Midnight has control of the leg.
LaFleur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Midnight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Midnight's back!
LaFleur not allowing Midnight to control his hands.
Midnight can't escape the position.
Midnight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaFleur connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Midnight to escape the position.
LaFleur lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight manages to reverse the position and now he's in LaFleur's guard. Nice work there by Midnight.
Midnight wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving.
Midnight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Midnight throwing strikes but LaFleur manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Midnight throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Midnight manages to get back to half guard.
Midnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaFleur pulls his head out easily.
Midnight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur is in close to Midnight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Midnight wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
LaFleur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midnight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaFleur has managed to get both his arms back between Midnight's legs - danger averted.
Midnight looks gassed!
Midnight throws his legs up looking for a submission but LaFleur uses it to pass to side control.
LaFleur in side control, throwing shots but Midnight defends.
Midnight is looking to reverse the position.
Midnight taking punishment in the form of punches.
LaFleur working the ground and pound but Midnight is defending the strikes.
LaFleur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LaFleur lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jex Midnight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Midnight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaFleur defends it nicely.
Lucious LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midnight motions for LaFleur to come forward. Midnight throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaFleur checks a leg kick.
LaFleur throws a right hand that Midnight ducks under and follows up with a left that Midnight also avoids with ease.
Midnight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaFleur misses with a takedown attempt - Midnight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Midnight shoots in and bounces LaFleur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaFleur is pulling down on Midnight's head. It's preventing any offense from Midnight, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight tries to free his leg and advance position but LaFleur is retaining full guard.
Midnight passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Midnight uses his free foot to push down on LaFleur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LaFleur.
Midnight prevents LaFleur from getting the reversal.
Midnight punching from mount but LaFleur doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LaFleur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LaFleur preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Midnight 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.
LaFleur throwing strikes but missing.
Midnight wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Midnight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
Midnight throws a leg kick but LaFleur moved away.
Midnight throws a low kick, looking for LaFleur's leg but LaFleur calmly moves out of range.
LaFleur blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from LaFleur misses the target.
Midnight misses with a takedown attempt
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
Midnight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Midnight trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midnight tries to free his leg and advance position but LaFleur is retaining full guard.
Midnight is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midnight has gone for a leg lock! LaFleur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Midnight's guard.
Midnight doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LaFleur works over Midnight with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFleur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Midnight's head.
LaFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Midnight has momentary wrist control but LaFleur slips an elbow through the middle.
Midnight lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaFleur!
LaFleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaFleur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Midnight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jex Midnight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Midnight takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midnight tries a low kick but LaFleur avoids it.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucious LaFleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Midnight has his takedown stuffed
and LaFleur counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from LaFleur misses.
Midnight with a poor takedown
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur takes a swing at Midnight's ribcage but misses.
Midnight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFleur throws a hook but Midnight avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucious LaFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jex Midnight.
LaFleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Midnight.
LaFleur blocks a low kick nicely.
Midnight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaFleur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaFleur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Midnight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Midnight wants to improve his position but instead LaFleur has moved into half guard.
Midnight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucious LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midnight is trying to maintain the position but LaFleur is very close to passing his half guard.
Midnight looking for submissions off his back.
LaFleur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LaFleur moves into full mount! Midnight won't be happy about that!
Midnight is working to get back to half guard.
LaFleur controlling from mount.
LaFleur is landing with some decent strikes but Midnight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight can't escape the position.
LaFleur cracks Midnight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lucious LaFleur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Midnight working to try and regain half guard.
Midnight is bucking up trying to escape but LaFleur cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Midnight is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaFleur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Midnight is looking to escape.
LaFleur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LaFleur working Midnight over with strikes here.
Midnight takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Midnight is looking to improve his position but LaFleur isn't that keen on the idea.
Jex Midnight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Midnight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LaFleur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Midnight wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaFleur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaFleur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Midnight wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaFleur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Midnight defends it well.
Midnight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucious LaFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Midnight 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes into the arena with Beatdown - Gunman Joe blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Dam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Van Dam.
Van Dam ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Van Dam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Dam off to one side.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Dam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Van Dam moves out of range.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Van Dam moved out of range.
Van Dam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dam looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dam moves away.
Van Dam shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Van Dam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Dam scores a takedown into full mount!
Van Dam looking to ground and pound but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Van Dam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Van Dam throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Van Dam maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jenkins is now in Van Dam's guard. A big mistake from Van Dam there, giving up the dominant position!
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Dam has control of Jenkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jenkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Van Dam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jenkins turns into him and now he's in Van Dam's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jenkins has picked Van Dam up and slammed him! Van Dam can't keep hold of the triangle and Jenkins manages to pass to side control!
Jenkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Van Dam is working from the bottom.
Van Dam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dam keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Dam is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Dam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Van Dam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jenkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Van Dam scores with punches and elbows.
Van Dam is looking for the choke from the back position but Jenkins is controlling his hands well.
Van Dam struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Dam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jenkins is defending well though. Van Dam let's go of the attempt for now.
Van Dam is breathing heavily.
Jenkins showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jenkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Dam takes one on the button.
Van Dam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Jesus Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Van Dam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the body
and Van Dam counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Jenkins throws a hook but Van Dam blocks it.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Dam. Van Dam gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Dam backs up 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!
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Van Dam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Jesus Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Van Dam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Van Dam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Dam avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Axel Van Dam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dam. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Van Dam ducked under it nicely.
Van Dam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Dam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins catches Van Dam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Dam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Van Dam persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Van Dam ducks down to avoid it.
Van Dam shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Van Dam 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.
Van Dam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Van Dam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins is trying to control Van Dam's posture but Van Dam avoids it.
Van Dam in side control, throwing shots but Jenkins defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Dam.
Van Dam wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Van Dam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Dam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Dam tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
Van Dam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Dam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jenkins is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Dam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Dam is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to control but Van Dam postures up.
Van Dam tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Van Dam is putting a hurting on Jenkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The strikes coming from Van Dam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Dam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Dam is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins pushes Van Dam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van Dam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jenkins parries the strikes from Van Dam easily there. Van Dam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jenkins to escape.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Dam is controlling him well.
Jesus Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Dam trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Van Dam's leg but Van Dam calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Van Dam shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Dam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Dam.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Dam throws out the jab.
Jenkins misses with a jab to the body
so Van Dam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Axel Van Dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins is trying to keep Van Dam in close.
Van Dam postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Van Dam is pushing down on Jenkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Dam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Dam misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Van Dam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poppa Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon has chosen WWE Hall Of Fame Tribute Video as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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301 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poppa Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon slips a jab and a cross from Ping.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ping clinches with his opponent.
Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vachon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ping manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ping does no damage.
Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vachon swivels and escapes.
Ping defending well as Vachon loads up on a big left hand.
Ping blocks a jab.
Ping throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
Ping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Ping circles away and keeps his distance.
Ping forces Vachon back against the cage and clinches.
Vachon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vachon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ping tries to score a body lock takedown but Vachon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vachon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ping blocks the elbow strike.
Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Vachon is blocking nicely.
Ping tries to land knees in the clinch but Vachon avoids the damage to the body.
Ping dodges an elbow strike from Vachon.
Vachon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vachon tries to pull guard but Ping won't allow it.
Poppa Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vachon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ping's efforts to push away.
Vachon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ping is trying to keep an underhook but Vachon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vachon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vachon dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping is trying to escape the mount.
Vachon has control of Ping's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ping regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ping is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vachon landing shots from mount.
Vachon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ping is now in Vachon's guard. A big mistake from Vachon there, giving up the dominant position!
Ping with a nice head shot there.
Vachon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ping doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ping manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Ping from controlling successfully.
Ping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving.
Ping postures up.
Ping has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ping gets to his feet. Vachon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vachon has managed to clinch.
Vachon lands an elbow inside.
Ping prevents the takedown attempt.
Ping prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ping tries to break free but Vachon pushes him back against the cage.
Vachon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ping stalling in the clinch but Vachon improves position.
Ping unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vachon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ping is breathing heavily.
Vachon takes an elbow to the temple.
Ping connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vachon's face.
Ping breaks from the clinch.
Ping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Ping scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vachon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ping is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon dodges the punch combination from Ping.
Vachon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ping, pushing him back against the cage.
Vachon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ping is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ping lands a knee to the head.
Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vachon blocks it with crossed arms.
Ping blocks an elbow strike from Vachon.
Vachon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ping tightens his grip and picks Vachon up, before dumping him to the ground. Vachon manages to land in guard.
Ping wants to get up but he can't break Vachon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vachon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ping working to try and regain half guard.
Ping is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon working Ping over with strikes here.
Vachon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ping is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ping and Vachon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ping is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon wants to control but Ping is keeping him busy.
Ping gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ping might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Ping 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.
Poppa Ping dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ping tries to clinch up
and Vachon counters by clinching up.
Ping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vachon has him pressed against the cage.
Vachon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ping throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ping here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vachon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ping shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ping drops Vachon with a right and a left! Ping comes rushing in but Vachon regains his composure and manages to keep Ping in guard.
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ping cracks Vachon with a solid left hand.
Ping forces his way into half guard.
Vachon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ping. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ping is nestled in close to Vachon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vachon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ping throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ping lands a nice short elbow.
Ping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ping is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vachon is just riding it out for now. Ping eventually gives up the hold.
Ping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Vachon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ping pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ping connects with a nice short shot to Vachon's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ping not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ping thows a huge punch but Vachon dodges it nicely.
Ping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vachon actively working from the bottom here.
Ping landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vachon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ping is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ping connects with a nice short shot to Vachon's temple.
Ping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vachon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ping.
Vachon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ping scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ping is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vachon is staying active underneath Ping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poppa Ping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ping not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon is trying to maintain the position but Ping is very close to passing his half guard.
Ping lands with a punch from half guard.
Vachon looking for submissions off his back.
Vachon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ping.
Ping moves into full mount! Vachon won't be happy about that!
Ping lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries to hold on but Ping postures up.
Ping unloading with bombs!
Vachon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ping looking to control but Vachon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Vachon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ping has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vachon's face.
Vachon is rocked!
Vachon takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ping's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poppa Ping!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel The Rambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson comes into the arena with Jay Z - Run This Town blaring out of the sound system. The Rambler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the TerrorDome kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Sigurdsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel The Rambler's chin.
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24
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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19
276 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel The Rambler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rambler throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Rambler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Rambler circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Rambler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Rambler keeps the fight on the outside.
The Rambler thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from The Rambler does no damage.
Sigurdsson slips under a jab from The Rambler.
The Rambler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from The Rambler does no damage.
The Rambler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Rambler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson drops The Rambler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Rambler looks back up at him and smiles so Sigurdsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The Rambler is rocked!
The Rambler misses with a few strikes there.
The Rambler looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sigurdsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping The Rambler. Sigurdsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schultz has chosen Proven (Hatebreed) as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
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21
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schultz counters with a right hand to the body.
Comte Jr slips under a jab.
Comte Jr blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Comte Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Comte Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schultz.
Comte Jr connects with a body shot.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Comte Jr throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Comte Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Comte Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Comte Jr as he connects with a hook.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
A punch combination from Comte Jr misses.
Comte Jr works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Comte Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Comte Jr didn't see that one coming.
Comte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
A punch combination from Comte Jr misses.
Comte Jr is looking to wear down Schultz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schultz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Comte Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Schultz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr lands with an overhand left.
Comte Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Comte Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Comte Jr throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Comte Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Comte Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Comte Jr misses with a combination
and Schultz counters with a stiff right hand.
Schultz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Comte Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comte Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schultz. Schultz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schultz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Comte Jr both land. Nice combination.
Schultz lands a nice hook to Comte Jr's body. Comte Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Comte Jr moves out of range.
A big right from Schultz misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr misses with a combination
and Schultz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Comte Jr thinking.
Schultz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Comte Jr is just out of range.
Comte Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Comte Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schultz, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Comte Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Comte Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Comte Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon Comte Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz misses with a body punch
and Comte Jr counters with a series of strikes. Schultz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Comte Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Comte Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Comte Jr lunges at Schultz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schultz's hand.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Comte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schultz to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Brandon Comte Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schultz's head backwards.
Schultz throws a nice looking combination but Comte Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandon Comte Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz throws a combination that misses
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Comte Jr looks to land a combination. Schultz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Comte Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Comte Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Schultz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schultz takes one to the side of the head.
Comte Jr throws a combination that misses
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Comte Jr.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Comte Jr throws a push kick but Schultz slaps the foot to one side.
Schultz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Comte Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Comte Jr avoids them all with ease.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Comte Jr misses with a hook.
Schultz takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Comte Jr misses.
Schultz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schultz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Comte Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Comte Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz takes a swing at Comte Jr's ribcage but misses.
Comte Jr misses with a wild combination.
Comte Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Comte Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Comte Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Schultz misses with a shot to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Comte Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schultz counters with a right hand to the body.
Comte Jr throws a combination that misses
and Schultz counters with a three punch combo that has Comte Jr backing up. Comte Jr nods at Schultz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Comte Jr.
Schultz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Comte Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Comte Jr connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Schultz.
Schultz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz takes a swing at Comte Jr's ribcage but misses.
Comte Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schultz misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Comte Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comte Jr manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Schultz should have avoided that one.
Schultz misses with a shot to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Comte Jr lands.
Schultz looks to land a left hand but Comte Jr moved out of range nicely.
Comte Jr throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schultz throws a combination that misses
and Comte Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Comte Jr's shoulder, as Comte Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Comte Jr misses
and Schultz counters with a series of strikes. Comte Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Comte Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comte Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Comte Jr.
Schultz throws a right and a left that Comte Jr avoids nicely.
Comte Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Comte Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Comte Jr avoids them all with ease.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Comte Jr.
Schultz misses with a double jab
and Comte Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz misses with a looping right.
Comte Jr throws a leg kick but Schultz moved away.
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Comte Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Comte Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Comte Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Comte Jr.
Comte Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr scores with a body shot.
Schultz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Comte Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Schultz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Comte Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Comte Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comte Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schultz misses with a double jab
and Comte Jr counters with a left to the body.
Dave Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr misses with a combination
and Comte Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schultz duly obliges.
Comte Jr moves away from the strike by Schultz.
Schultz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Comte Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Comte Jr.
That has opened up Dave Schultz's cut even more.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Comte Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Comte Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Comte Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by All That Remains - Focus Shall Not Fail. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grayson Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ulanov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis works over Ulanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulanov but Ulanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulanov's waist but Ulanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Ulanov tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ulanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Igor Ulanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Ulanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulanov drops Davis with a beautiful combination! Davis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ulanov is looking for the KO!
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Grayson Davis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulanov with a jab.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ulanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Ulanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis swings for the body but Ulanov moves out of range.
Ulanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis dives in and grabs Ulanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulanov pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Ulanov scores with a jab to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ulanov clinches.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulanov prevents it.
Nice body punch from Ulanov - that landed with a thud.
Ulanov effectively controlling the action here.
Ulanov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ulanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ulanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davis up against the cage.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ulanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ulanov lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ulanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulanov scores with a punch to the head.
Ulanov throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Ulanov misses with a double jab.
Ulanov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ulanov misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ulanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ulanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ulanov is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulanov, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Ulanov.
Ulanov keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ulanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis throws a jab when Ulanov was well out of range.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Ulanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ulanov throws a one two combo.
Grayson Davis's cut is getting worse.
Ulanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Ulanov does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ulanov wants to get back to his feet.
Davis blocks the strikes from Ulanov.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulanov is looking to escape.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ulanov defending well though.
Ulanov wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulanov missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ulanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Davis's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ulanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulanov misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulanov but Ulanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ulanov connects with a single shot there.
Ulanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Ulanov - just one landing.
Ulanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ulanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Ulanov misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ulanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ulanov wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Ulanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ulanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulanov, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Ulanov does no damage.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Ulanov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Ulanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ulanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ulanov thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ulanov leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ulanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov misses with a double jab.
Ulanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ulanov misses with a double jab.
Ulanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Grayson Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ulanov tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ulanov to the ground. Ulanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ulanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis is looking to clinch but Ulanov is avoiding it.
Ulanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ulanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ulanov tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ulanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ulanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ulanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ulanov effectively controlling the action here.
Ulanov tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Ulanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Ulanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Ulanov which made him look bad.
Ulanov thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Ulanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igor Ulanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ulanov tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ulanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ulanov has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Ulanov gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Ulanov is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulanov down to the mat. Ulanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Ulanov.
Ulanov throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Igor Ulanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ulanov defends it nicely.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulanov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Davis tumbling to the canvas! Ulanov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Davis was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Igor Ulanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Insolce Olvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insolce Olvo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Insolce Olvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigo Goto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Insolce Olvo has been cut.
Olvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olvo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Olvo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goto because Olvo loaded up on that one.
Olvo avoids the attempt from Goto to control.
Olvo looking to ground and pound but Goto is blocking nicely.
Olvo can't control as he wanted to and Goto manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Goto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olvo.
Goto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olvo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Olvo throws a strike but Goto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olvo thows a big elbow that misses.
Olvo throwing strikes from guard but Goto blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olvo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olvo is looking to work some ground and pound but Goto has wrist control.
Olvo looking to pass the guard.
Olvo throws a strike but Goto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olvo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olvo looking to control.
Goto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Olvo trying to keep a closed guard but Goto is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goto with a lazy takedown attempt
so Olvo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Olvo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olvo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olvo has Goto in his guard.
Goto wants to control from the top but Olvo keeps moving.
Olvo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olvo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goto's guard.
Olvo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Olvo from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olvo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olvo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olvo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olvo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olvo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Olvo is working Goto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goto holds on and takes a little breather.
Olvo throws and elbow that misses. Goto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olvo's guard. Nice move by Goto!
Goto tries to free his leg and advance position but Olvo is retaining full guard.
Goto wants to stand but Olvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Olvo seems keen to control Goto's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olvo is on top in guard.
Olvo landing some decent shots from guard.
Goto trying to keep a closed guard but Olvo is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olvo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goto working a defensive guard here.
Olvo wants to control from the top but Goto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insolce Olvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Insolce Olvo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olvo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goto tries to score a body lock takedown but Olvo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goto breaks from the clinch.
Goto shoots and misses
and Olvo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Insolce Olvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daigo Goto.
Olvo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olvo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goto wants to stand up but Olvo is controlling him.
Olvo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Olvois looking to pass into half guard but Goto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goto is in guard.
Olvo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olvo working Goto over with strikes.
Goto is trying to get back to full guard.
Goto is breathing heavily.
Olvo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olvo slips a nice elbow through Goto's hands, connecting with Goto's forehead.
Goto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olvo is trying to control the action in half guard but Goto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Olvo there.
Goto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olvo.
Olvo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Olvo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olvo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olvo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olvo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olvo looks to land a strike but Goto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Goto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olvo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olvo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olvo lands a couple of digs.
Olvo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olvo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olvo throws a strike but Goto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olvo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olvo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olvo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Olvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goto is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto wants to control from the top but Olvo keeps moving.
Olvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olvo is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olvo throws a leg kick but Goto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goto controlling the position from side mount.
Olvo is looking for a sweep.
Olvo is trying to control Goto's posture but Goto avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Olvo but he's now mounted!
Insolce Olvo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olvo tries to hold on but Goto postures up.
Goto looking to control but Olvo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olvo is bucking up trying to escape but Goto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goto avoids the attempt from Olvo to control.
Goto looking to control but Olvo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insolce Olvo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Insolce Olvo'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. This is the final round!
Goto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olvo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olvo.
Goto is working for takedown but Olvo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Goto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olvo wants to land a leg kick but Goto is out of range.
Daigo Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olvo shoots for a double leg takedown but Goto sprawls well. He's pushed Olvo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A clash of legs there as Goto blocks the low kick.
Goto throws a sloppy head kick and Olvo moves out of range easily.
Olvo is looking to clinch but Goto is avoiding it.
Olvo tries to clinch but Goto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goto doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Olvo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Insolce Olvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daigo Goto.
Goto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olvo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goto's head.
Goto looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olvo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Goto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olvo lands a couple of digs.
Olvo throws and elbow that misses. Goto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olvo's guard. Nice move by Goto!
Olvo pulls Goto in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olvo looking for a sweep. Not yet Olvo, not yet.
Olvo has his hands on Goto's head, controlling the position.
Goto preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olvo looking for a sweep. Not yet Olvo, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goto fails with the takedown
and Olvo counters with a shoot takedown. Goto fights it but they end up in guard.
Goto is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goto wants a takedown but no success here.
Goto wants a takedown.
Olvo can't get the takedown.
Goto wants a takedown but no success here.
Olvo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goto prevents it.
Goto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olvo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olvo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olvo showed some decent athleticism there.
Olvo drops an elbow to the side of Goto's head.
Goto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goto has hold of Olvo's hands but Olvo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Olvo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olvo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olvo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Olvo there.
Insolce Olvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olvo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goto is refusing to be controlled, as Olvo sits in half guard.
Olvo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Insolce Olvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olvo, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Insolce Olvo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Masato Akiyama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denver Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Randleman misses with a wild combination.
Masato Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Randleman moves out of range.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Randleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman misses with the combination.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Randleman.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randleman, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randleman is fending him off so far but Akiyama persists. Nope, Randleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Randleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akiyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randleman.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Randleman dominated that round.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Akiyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Akiyama avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Randleman finds it's way through Akiyama's defenses.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Randleman tries to sprawl out of it but Akiyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
Akiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Randleman tries to land a front kick but Akiyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Denver Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Randleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masato Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman throws out a powerful jab.
Randleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Akiyama. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masato Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman thows a body kick. Akiyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Randleman.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Randleman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Randleman does no damage.
Randleman lands with a good body shot.
Randleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Randleman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Randleman misses.
Randleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randleman tries to avoid it but Akiyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randleman to the ground. Randleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randleman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Randleman.
Masato Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Randleman.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Akiyama avoids it well.
Akiyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman scores with the left hand. Akiyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman lands a two punch combo.
Randleman throws a right hand that Akiyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Akiyama also avoids with ease.
Randleman scores with the left hand. Akiyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Randleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Denver Randleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Randleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randleman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Randleman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Tatov has chosen Superunknown as his entrance music. Kimbo Slice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Tatov's chin.
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277 lbs
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292 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatov swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
Tatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatov throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Tatov throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Igor Tatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Slice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tatov avoids the body shot from Slice.
Tatov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatov misses with a hook.
Tatov thows a leg kick but Slice checks it
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatov swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
A jab from Slice misses.
Tatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
Slice throws a right and a left that Tatov avoids nicely.
Slice tries to bum rush Tatov with a series of wild strikes but Tatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tatov off to one side.
Tatov misses with the body kick
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Tatov's head back.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Tatov.
Slice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatov throws a sloppy body shot
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Tatov throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Tatov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatov throws a big shot that misses.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Tatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatov misses with the body kick
and Slice counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.
Tatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Some wild striking there from Tatov.
Tatov throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice catches Tatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tatov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Tatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatov trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tatov is stalling in the full guard.
Tatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice throws a right and a left that Tatov avoids nicely.
Tatov slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tatov is out of range and Slice settles back down.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice jabs at Tatov's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Slice as he connects with a hook.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatov throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a jab to the body
and Tatov counters with a left to the body.
Tatov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Tatov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice scores with the left hand. Tatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatov gets the takedown into side control.
Tatov wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Tatov throws an elbow but Slice slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tatov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Tatov is chipping away with strikes.
Slice parries the strikes from Tatov easily there. Tatov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slice to escape.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatov on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov happy to just control the position for now.
Tatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatov wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Tatov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slice is trying to get back to his feet.
Slice is not content to let Tatov control the position.
Slice tries to escape but Tatov is in control.
Tatov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Tatov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tatov is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice is letting Tatov control him for a moment.
Tatov wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Slice is trying to buck Tatov off.
Tatov landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov has an Americana. Slice didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tatov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tatov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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