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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Floriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floriani comes to the cage accompanied by The animal I have become. Van Damned has chosen I'm gonna need a montage as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Charlie Floriani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damned!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floriani throws a combination that misses
and Van Damned counters with a nice body shot.
Floriani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Damned takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Damned tries to sprawl but Floriani drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Damned moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Floriani looking to pass the guard.
Floriani won't allow Van Damned to get back to his feet.
Floriani trying to control but Van Damned is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Damned can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Damned is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van Damned wants to stand up but Floriani is controlling him.
Floriani is posturing up here but Van Damned has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Floriani tries to roll out but it's too tight and Floriani has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Damned!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Claude Van Damned!
Jean Claude Van Damned decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Ekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Danny Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niklas Ekman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Danny Mcdonald has been cut.
Ekman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekman to the ground. Mcdonald is now in Ekman's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcdonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcdonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdonald stands up over Ekman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ekman working a defensive guard but Mcdonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ekman taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Ekman is rocked!
Mcdonald is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ekman is trying to escape and Mcdonald transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ekman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcdonald! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Mcdonald!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Vitor Ruskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Ruskov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mario Ruskov. No joy for Vitor Ruskov on that attempt.
Mario Ruskov shoots in for a takedown but Vitor Ruskov shows good takedown defense.
Vitor Ruskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mario Ruskov stuffs the takedown.
Vitor Ruskov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mario Ruskov. Mario Ruskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitor Ruskov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mario Ruskov's half guard.
Vitor Ruskov prevents Mario Ruskov from improving his position.
Mario Ruskov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vitor Ruskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario Ruskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario Ruskov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor Ruskov tries to hold on but Mario Ruskov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor Ruskov tries to reverse the position but Mario Ruskov maintains control.
Mario Ruskov is working for a guillotine from mount but Vitor Ruskov frees his head quite easily.
Mario Ruskov punching from mount but Vitor Ruskov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vitor Ruskov tries to hold on but Mario Ruskov pushes him away.
Vitor Ruskov regains half guard.
Mario Ruskov controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mario Ruskov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vitor Ruskov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mario Ruskov.
Vitor Ruskov tries to get to full guard but Mario Ruskov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vitor Ruskov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mario Ruskov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mario Ruskov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vitor Ruskov is trying to control the position but Mario Ruskov postures up.
Vitor Ruskov keeping moving, preventing Mario Ruskov from controlling successfully.
Vitor Ruskov trying to control the position here.
Mario Ruskov wants to control from the top but Vitor Ruskov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vitor Ruskov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Ruskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitor Ruskov avoids the head kick by Mario Ruskov.
A combination from Mario Ruskov does no damage.
Mario Ruskov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vitor Ruskov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Vitor Ruskov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Ruskov stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Ruskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mario Ruskov throws a head kick that misses.
Mario Ruskov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vitor Ruskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario Ruskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario Ruskov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitor Ruskov manages to get himself to full guard.
Mario Ruskov wanted to stand there but Vitor Ruskov had control of the position.
Mario Ruskov won't allow Vitor Ruskov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vitor Ruskov holds on and takes a little breather.
Mario Ruskov looking to pass the guard.
Vitor Ruskov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mario Ruskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mario Ruskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mario Ruskov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vitor Ruskov to the ground. Mario Ruskov is now in Vitor Ruskov's guard.
Vitor Ruskov trying to control the position.
Vitor Ruskov is really struggling to control Mario Ruskov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov stops Vitor Ruskov from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mario Ruskov stays in close to Vitor Ruskov's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mario Ruskov trying to control but Vitor Ruskov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Ruskov.
Mario Ruskov feints and as Vitor Ruskov raises his hands in defense, Mario Ruskov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mario Ruskov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vitor Ruskov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov wants to control but Vitor Ruskov is having none of it.
Vitor Ruskov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mario Ruskov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vitor Ruskov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mario Ruskov regains half guard.
Mario Ruskov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vitor Ruskov trying to mount his opponent but Mario Ruskov defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov wants to control but Vitor Ruskov is keeping busy.
Mario Ruskov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vitor Ruskov looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mario Ruskov can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitor Ruskov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Ruskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vitor Ruskov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mario Ruskov taking some punishment here, with Vitor Ruskov in his half guard.
Mario Ruskov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mario Ruskov is striking but Vitor Ruskov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vitor Ruskov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mario Ruskov is controlling Vitor Ruskov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov is looking to control Vitor Ruskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mario Ruskov avoid being mounted?
Vitor Ruskov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mario Ruskov's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mario Ruskov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vitor Ruskov wants to control from the top but Mario Ruskov keeps moving.
Mario Ruskov pulls Vitor Ruskov in close to his closed guard and prevents Vitor Ruskov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Ruskov advances to half guard.
Vitor Ruskov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vitor Ruskov is keen to just control but Mario Ruskov is a slippery customer.
Vitor Ruskov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mario Ruskov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vitor Ruskov.
Vitor Ruskov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Ruskov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitor Ruskov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vitor Ruskov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mario Ruskov is refusing to be controlled, as Vitor Ruskov sits in half guard.
Mario Ruskov keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario Ruskov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mario Ruskov.
Vitor Ruskov wants to control from the top but Mario Ruskov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vitor Ruskov.
Mario Ruskov tries to keep at a distance but Vitor Ruskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Ruskov wants to break free but Mario Ruskov has control.
Mario Ruskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Ruskov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vitor Ruskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Vitor Ruskov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Vitor Ruskov!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Vitor Ruskov!
Vitor Ruskov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Gumbirium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Pierdzikolko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Gumbirium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grzegorz Pierdzikolko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierdzikolko tries for a takedown but Gumbirium circles away easily
and Gumbirium counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierdzikolko wants a takedown but no success here.
Gumbirium has Pierdzikolko pressed against the cage.
Pierdzikolko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gumbirium is defending well.
Manny Gumbirium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Pierdzikolko.
Gumbirium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumbirium closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pierdzikolko did well to prevent Gumbirium getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gumbirium is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gumbirium wants to control but Pierdzikolko is keeping him busy.
Gumbirium stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdzikolko is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierdzikolko is not content to let Gumbirium control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pierdzikolko has eaten all the pies!
Pierdzikolko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gumbirium throwing strikes but missing.
Gumbirium stands up from Pierdzikolko's guard - Gumbirium perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pierdzikolko as Gumbirium shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gumbirium.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gumbirium is defended easily by Pierdzikolko.
Pierdzikolko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gumbirium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierdzikolko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumbirium is looking to control Pierdzikolko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gumbirium avoid being mounted?
Pierdzikolko is taking a breather. Gumbirium says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grzegorz Pierdzikolko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Pierdzikolko. No joy for Gumbirium on that attempt.
Gumbirium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierdzikolko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gumbirium fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierdzikolko misses with a takedown attempt - Gumbirium sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Gumbirium will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gumbirium closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierdzikolko's guard.
Pierdzikolko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gumbirium won't allow Pierdzikolko to sweep him here.
Gumbirium working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gumbirium's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pierdzikolko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierdzikolko controlling Gumbirium's posture.
Pierdzikolko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumbirium looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gumbirium trying to control but Pierdzikolko is working from the bottom.
Gumbirium will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pierdzikolko controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Gumbirium.
Pierdzikolko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumbirium tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumbirium tries to clinch but Pierdzikolko moves out of range.
Gumbirium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierdzikolko defends it nicely.
Pierdzikolko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gumbirium to the ground. Pierdzikolko is now in Gumbirium's guard.
Gumbirium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierdzikolko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gumbirium keeping moving, preventing Pierdzikolko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumbirium is trying to control the position but Pierdzikolko postures up.
Manny Gumbirium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierdzikolko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manny Gumbirium has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gumbirium tries to clinch up.
Pierdzikolko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gumbirium to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pierdzikolko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzikolko pulls Gumbirium in close to prevent any damage.
Gumbirium wants to stand but Pierdzikolko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierdzikolko controls Gumbirium momentarily but Gumbirium frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gumbirium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumbirium sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grzegorz Pierdzikolko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierdzikolko is defended easily by Gumbirium.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Gumbirium will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gumbirium fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pierdzikolko to the ground. Gumbirium is now in Pierdzikolko's guard.
Pierdzikolko has Gumbirium pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierdzikolko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gumbirium stopping the sweep attempt from Pierdzikolko.
Gumbirium wants to control from the top but Pierdzikolko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pierdzikolko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gumbirium's guard.
Pierdzikolko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gumbirium wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumbirium trying to keep a closed guard but Pierdzikolko is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pierdzikolko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gumbirium. Gumbirium gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumbirium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierdzikolko defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumbirium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierdzikolko's waist but Pierdzikolko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gumbirium off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Gumbirium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumbirium stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumbirium wants it to stay on the feet.
Gumbirium wants to clinch up but Pierdzikolko keeps it at a distance.
Pierdzikolko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumbirium to the mat! Gumbirium manages to get full guard.
Gumbirium trying to control the position.
Pierdzikolko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gumbirium manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzikolko looking to control.
Pierdzikolko pulls Gumbirium in close to his closed guard and prevents Gumbirium from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gumbirium throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumbirium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierdzikolko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pierdzikolko 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Grzegorz Pierdzikolko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gumbirium wants to clinch up but Pierdzikolko keeps it at a distance.
Gumbirium tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierdzikolko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierdzikolko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierdzikolko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gumbirium. Gumbirium gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumbirium tries to clinch there but Pierdzikolko circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grzegorz Pierdzikolko.
I think Gumbirium has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Manny Gumbirium!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Manny Gumbirium!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Manny Gumbirium!
Manny Gumbirium wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gawain Orucai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gawain Orucai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Ruskov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orucai.
Orucai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruskov backs up against the cage.
It looks like Fabio Ruskov has been cut.
Orucai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orucai.
Ruskov is rocked!
Orucai feints and as Ruskov raises his hands in defense, Orucai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruskov is still in real trouble! Can Orucai finish him?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orucai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruskov's guard.
Orucai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruskov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orucai prevents Ruskov from getting back to his feet.
Orucai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orucai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orucai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruskov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruskov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orucai trying to control but Ruskov is working from the bottom.
Ruskov has Orucai pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gawain Orucai just wasn't active enough.
Ruskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Orucai.
Ruskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Orucai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orucai with a poor takedown
and Ruskov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orucai won't be happy with that.
Orucai is breathing heavily.
Ruskov stands up.
Ruskov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruskov tries to pass to full mount but Orucai defends it.
Ruskov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruskov slips a nice elbow through Orucai's hands, connecting with Orucai's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ruskov seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orucai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fabio Ruskov.
Orucai gets tackled into the cage by Ruskov. Ruskov maintains the clinch.
Ruskov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruskov pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruskov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orucai manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruskov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orucai's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov advances to half guard.
Ruskov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruskov works his way into side control.
Ruskov advances to mount.
Ruskov controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Ruskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Ruskov's cut.
That's time! Orucai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruskov looking to score a takedown here. Orucai is defending well but Ruskov drives through and ends up in Orucai's guard.
Ruskov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruskov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ruskov gets a clinch.
Orucai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruskov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orucai to the ground. Ruskov is now in Orucai's guard.
Orucai is working an open guard so Ruskov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orucai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruskov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orucai's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruskov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruskov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orucai's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruskov stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruskov slows down the pace here.
Ruskov pulls guard successfully.
Orucai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruskov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orucai doesn't defend quickly enough and Ruskov has managed to lock this one up! Can Orucai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ruskov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Ruskov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Relly Grand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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, Relly Grand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Budo Tung!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tung moves into the clinch.
Tung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grand up against the cage.
Tung landing knees to the head.
It looks like Relly Grand has been cut.
Tung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tung tries a knee to the head but Grand blocks it.
Tung with a knee to the head.
Grand looking for a takedown.
Tung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grand is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tung.
Oh Grand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tung lands a nice knee to the body.
Grand is breathing heavily.
Tung lands a knee to the head.
Tung landing knees to the body.
Grand jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tung walks away with a smile on his face. Grand gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tung lands a knee to the head.
Tung jerks Grand's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Grand drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tung goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tung because Grand was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Budo Tung!
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