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ECFL 12: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Angel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Bags's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Bags!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bags gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bags preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angel wants to control from the top but Bags keeps moving.
Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bags is working an open guard so Angel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Angel. No joy for Bags on that attempt.
Angel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bags fails to land the takedown.
Bags looks winded!
Bags tries to bum rush Angel with a series of wild strikes but Angel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Angel.
Angel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angel wants to pass to mount but Bags is defending the position.
Angel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bags doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angel.
Angel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bags keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Angel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bags does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Angel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bags knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Curtis Angel.
Angel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angel 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.
Bags keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Angel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bags for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Curtis Angel just wasn't active enough.
Angel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Curtis Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bags enables Angel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bags manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Angel advances to half guard.
Angel passes to side control.
Angel advances to mount.
Angel content just to control the position here.
Bags is squirming around, avoiding Angel's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Angel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bags stuffs the takedown.
Bags leaves Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bags defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bags slaps away a takedown attempt from Angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angel gets a double leg takedown into Bags's guard.
Angel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Angel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Angel chips away with some ground and pound.
Bags is breathing heavily.
Angel scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel drops back looking for a leg! Bags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bags manages to kick Angel off! Angel jumps back into Bags's guard.
Bags wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Angel is now in half guard.
Angel throwing shots but Bags is blocking nicely.
Angel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Angel is trying to control the action in half guard but Bags is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Curtis Angel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Angel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bags defends it nicely.
Bags stuns Angel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bags as Angel shoots in.
Bags looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angel is fending him off so far but Bags persists. Nope, Angel circles away and we're back to standing.
Bags misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angel darts in and clinches Bags up against the cage.
Angel leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel is trying to trip Bags. He has hold of a leg but Bags is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Angel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Angel throwing strikes but missing.
Angel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Angel shoots for a double leg takedown but Bags sprawls well. He's pushed Angel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bags stuffs the takedown attempt from Angel. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Bags has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Angel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Angel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bags flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bags is not content to let Angel control the position.
Angel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Angel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bags fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Angel with that takedown attempt.
Angel shoots in and drives through. Bags sprawls well.
Bags gets caught napping as Angel dives in and scores a takedown. Bags manages to retain guard.
Angel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bags is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angel forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Angel there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel trying to control the action but Bags is working from the bottom.
Angel works his way into full mount!
Bags is squirming around, avoiding Angel's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Angel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bags is rocked!
Bags is in a horrible position here. Angel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bags is still in real trouble! Can Angel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angel postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bags is out cold - huge knockout for Angel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Angel!
Joe Bags was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickeal Growling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickeal Growling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Growling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Growling scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Growling.
Garcia throws a head kick but Growling moves out of range.
Growling cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia closes the distance but Growling moves to the side
and Growling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
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!
Growling scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Growling moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Alex Garcia has been cut.
Growling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Growling prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growling scores with a shoulder strike.
Growling working aggressively here.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Growling lands with a right to the head.
Growling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Growling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Growling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Growling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Growling throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a takedown.
Growling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Growling is blocking nicely.
Growling lands a left hand.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Growling has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Growling on the inside.
Growling lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Growling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Growling lands a right hand.
Growling gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Growling lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A shot in the inside from Growling.
A short right from Growling on the inside.
A short left from Growling.
Garcia is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Growling fails to land.
Growling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growling scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Growling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Growling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Growling.
Growling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Growling lands a right hand.
Growling drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growling misses with some punches.
Growling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Growling lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Growling.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Growling pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Growling lands with a short shot to the head.
Growling misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Growling.
A shot in the inside from Growling.
Growling drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Growling is muscling Garcia up against the cage and as Garcia bounces back off, Growling cracks him with a huge right hand! Garcia crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickeal Growling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mickeal Growling thanked Ultimate Fighting Fuel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludvik Rooijakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ludvik Rooijakker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nowakowski is trying to defend but Rooijakker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rooijakker wants to get back to his feet.
Nowakowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nowakowski.
Rooijakker being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rooijakker manages to get himself to full guard.
Nowakowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rooijakker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowakowski is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski trying to control but Rooijakker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowakowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rooijakker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nowakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rooijakker is trying to keep Nowakowski in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nowakowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rooijakker as he avoids it easily.
Rooijakker tries to clinch up but Nowakowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rooijakker shoots and misses
and Nowakowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rooijakker's guard.
Rooijakker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowakowski on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooijakker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nowakowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nowakowski trying to control but Rooijakker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker is looking to stand up but Nowakowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Nowakowski passes Rooijakker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nowakowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rooijakker wants to improve his position but Nowakowski is controlling well.
Nowakowski is trying to work for a kimura but Rooijakker is defending well.
Nowakowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rooijakker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egidiusz Nowakowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Glatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Glatt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Glatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glatt avoids the elbow strike from Wallace, against the cage.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Glatt.
Glatt tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glatt blocking some punches.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glatt up against the cage.
Glatt is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glatt blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glatt is trying to push Wallace away but Wallace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallace utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace pushes Glatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glatt blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glatt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Glatt looks winded!
Wallace lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Wallace landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Wallace lands an elbow inside that Glatt shrugs off.
Wallace tries a body shot but Glatt blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Glatt takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace has Glatt pressed against the cage, preventing Glatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace keeps control of Glatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Glatt controls the action.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glatt prevents a body shot from Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace gets through Glatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a good knee to the midsection. Glatt won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Wallace.
Wallace keeps control of Glatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace pushes Glatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Glatt blocks an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glatt avoids it.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wallace here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Glatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glatt avoiding damage as Wallace throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow.
Glatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt managing to block the knees to the body from Wallace.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glatt's efforts to push away.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glatt is defending well for now.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Glatt avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
Wallace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glatt blocking some punches.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Wallace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wallace gets through Glatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glatt can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Randall Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glatt.
Glatt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Wallace pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glatt is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Glatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallace.
That has opened up Doug Glatt's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glatt wants to break free but Wallace has control.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
Glatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Glatt avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
Wallace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wallace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wallace misses with the combination.
Glatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glatt thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Glatt as Wallace shoots in.
Glatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Glatt.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Glatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Glatt keeps it at a distance.
Glatt gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
Wallace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wallace.
The cut above Doug Glatt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doug Glatt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Knees to the body from Wallace.
Wallace landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Glatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randall Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glatt's efforts to push away.
Glatt working hard to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glatt is trying to push Wallace away but Wallace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Glatt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall Wallace!
Randall Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Cryer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashton Cryer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cryer tries to clinch there but George circles away.
Cryer closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Cryer lands a knee to the body.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cryer obliges.
George is trying to break the clinch but Cryer has him pressed against the cage.
Cryer tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body.
Cryer lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cryer as the two fighters clinch.
Cryer crunches a lovely knee into George's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cryer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George controlling the action here for a moment.
Cryer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
Cryer looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cryer stalling in the clinch but George improves position.
George is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cryer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cryer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cryer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cryer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cryer on the side of the head.
It looks like Ashton Cryer has been cut.
Cryer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cryer has George up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cryer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ricky George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Cryer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by George as Cryer tries to tie him up.
Cryer lands a body shot.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George lands a knee to the body.
Cryer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cryer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cryer pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
George is fighting to break Cryer's control of his arms but Cryer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
George throws an elbow that misses. Cryer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in George's guard. Nice move by Cryer!
Cryer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cryer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cryer throws a big right hand that misses.
Cryer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cryer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cryer is stalling in the full guard.
George is working an open guard so Cryer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cryer clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cryer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cryer trying to land knees to the body.
Cryer jumps into guard, dragging George to the mat.
Cryer keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George wants to stand but Cryer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cryer seems keen to control George's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cryer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Cryer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Cryer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
George checks a leg kick.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashton Cryer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Cryer.
George throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cryer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cryer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George scores with a jab. Cryer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from George.
Cryer shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense.
Cryer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cryer moves into the clinch.
George letting Cryer take a breather here.
Cryer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George tries to throw a body punch but Cryer avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cryer is trying to pull guard but George has him pressed against the cage.
Cryer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed George clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Cryer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before George is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cryer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cryer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
George is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cryer gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be George right now.
Ashton Cryer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cryer has got one arm under George's chin. This could be trouble... George trying to control the other hand but Cryer gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, George has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Cryer!
Ashton Cryer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Jutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fueled -Anthrax. The key to victory for Jed Paul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jed Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Jutras!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jutras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jutras has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paul tries to clinch but Jutras moves out of range.
Jutras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jutras is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jutras takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jutras throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jutras is trying to control the action in half guard but Paul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jutras 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jutras in particular looking to stall.
Jutras wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy.
Jutras prevents Paul from improving his position.
Jutras thows a huge punch but Paul dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Paul to regain full guard.
Jutras content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paul is on top in guard.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jutras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul is looking to stand up but Jutras won't let him.
Jutras seems keen to control Paul's posture.
Paul has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paul preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutras has a closed guard, preventing Paul from standing up.
Jutras has control of Paul's left arm, preventing Paul from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benoit Jutras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Jutras circles away.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jutras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jutras circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jutras tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
Jutras gets a clinch.
Jutras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul tries to circle away but Jutras has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jutras.
Paul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jutras is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paul to the mat. Paul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jutras landing some decent shots from guard.
Jutras with a nice head shot there.
Jutras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jutras cracks Paul with a solid left hand.
Jutras lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jutras working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jutras postures up.
Jutras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutras wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Paul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jutras preventing the sweep.
Jutras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jutras stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutras trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Jutras dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paul gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jutras to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jutras is looking to advance position but Paul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jutras tries to lock up and control but Paul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paul jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jutras is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jutras and Paul has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Paul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jutras rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paul's guard! Nice work there by Jutras!
Jutras stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jutras.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jutras trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jutras passes into side control.
Paul taking a bit of punishment here - Jutras scoring with strikes.
Paul wants to control but Jutras postures up.
Jutras wants to control for a moment but Paul uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jutras is keen to just control but Paul is a slippery customer.
Jutras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutras thows a huge punch but Paul dodges it nicely.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jutras.
Jutras scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jutras sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paul defending well though.
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jutras trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Jutras has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul punching from the bottom.
Jutras is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutras lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jutras not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jutras pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jutras working Paul over with strikes.
Jutras slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
Paul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jutras slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
Paul is rocked!
Jutras passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Paul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jutras postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paul in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paul to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benoit Jutras!
Benoit Jutras bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul has chosen Volbeat-Warrior's call as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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23
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul tries to clinch but Symbol is having none of it.
Symbol moves out of range of the body kick.
Symbol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Symbol moves away and avoids it.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Symbol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Symbol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paul misses with a right hand
and Symbol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paul walks into a stiff left hand from Symbol.
It looks like Ethan Paul has been cut.
We've been told by Symbol's head coaches at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ethan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
Paul moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Symbol.
Symbol breaks the clinch.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Symbol moves out of range as Paul strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Symbol manages to break the clinch.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symbol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symbol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symbol lands a glancing blow to the side of Paul's head.
Symbol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Symbol.
Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symbol scores with a decent looking hook.
Paul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Symbol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt - Symbol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prince Symbol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Paul.
Symbol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Symbol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Symbol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Symbol with a jab.
Paul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Symbol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paul scrambles back to his feet.
Paul darts in trying to clinch
and Symbol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paul thinking.
Prince Symbol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Symbol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul misses with a hook
and Symbol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Paul misses
enabling Symbol to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul looks winded!
Paul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Symbol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paul scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Ethan Paul's cut even more.
Paul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symbol catches Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Symbol moves out of range as Paul strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
Symbol works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Symbol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Symbol.
Symbol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symbol checks it well.
Symbol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paul darts in trying to clinch
and Symbol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul walks into a jab.
The cut above Ethan Paul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Symbol lands a really nice looking cross but Paul seems unphased.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Symbol circles away.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Symbol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Symbol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symbol cracks a nice hook into Paul's ribs.
Symbol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symbol cracks Paul with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Symbol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paul to stand back up!
Paul is rocked!
Ethan Paul's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Symbol pounces like a tiger and cracks Paul with a vicious hook! Paul is down but not out! Symbol follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Prince Symbol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Zinisky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Zinisky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinisky doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Fred Zinisky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinisky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Zinisky.
Lynch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zinisky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinisky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynch scores with a jab.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinisky tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zinisky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zinisky tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Zinisky.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick from Zinisky.
Lynch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zinisky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Zinisky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lynch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lynch with good strikes from the mount here!
Lynch lands a couple of good shots and Zinisky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What can Zinisky do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zinisky wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zinisky's head.
Lynch is landing with strikes. Zinisky can't take much more of this.
Lynch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lynch scores with punches to the body.
Lynch is riding his opponent, not letting Zinisky buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lynch gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lynch gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lynch apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zinisky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lynch lands in his opponent's guard.
Lynch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Akeel Lynch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lynch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lynch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zinisky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Zinisky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinisky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zinisky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lynch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lynch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lynch controlling the pace for now.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zinisky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeel Lynch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynch tests Zinisky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Zinisky misses
and Lynch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zinisky!
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch scoring with punches and elbows.
Zinisky is trying to escape the position but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Zinisky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch looks up at the clock and then as Zinisky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lynch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lynch working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lynch wants to control but Zinisky is keeping him busy.
Lynch passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zinisky!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch dominating with strikes here.
Lynch landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch controlling the position easily from mount.
Zinisky is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch working Zinisky over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zinisky is rocked!
Lynch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Zinisky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch connects with a bit shot that sees Zinisky covering up! More strikes from Lynch and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lynch is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeel Lynch!
Akeel Lynch is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Akeel Lynch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Bouthillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
201 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franky Bouthillette!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shackleton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bouthillette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shackleton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shackleton working the ground and pound.
Bouthillette prevents Shackleton from moving into mount.
Shackleton throwing strikes but Bouthillette manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Shackleton is trying to improve his position.
Bouthillette is looking to take a break and control but Shackleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shackleton pushes Bouthillette away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bouthillette gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shackleton dodges the ground and pound from Bouthillette.
Shackleton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bouthillette tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shackleton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bouthillette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bouthillette tries to score with some ground and pound. Shackleton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shackleton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton is trying to improve his position.
Shackleton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shackleton is trying to buck Bouthillette off.
Bouthillette fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bouthillette creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bouthillette working away.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep.
Bouthillette working the ground and pound but Shackleton is defending the strikes.
Bouthillette wants to control but Shackleton is keeping him busy.
Shackleton 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.
Bouthillette in side control, throwing shots but Shackleton defends.
Shackleton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleton is looking to reverse the position.
Bouthillette throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bouthillette prevents Shackleton from escaping the position.
Shackleton is not content to let Bouthillette control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bouthillette.
Bouthillette scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Bouthillette crashes against the mat.
Bouthillette working the ground and pound but Shackleton is defending the strikes.
Shackleton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shackleton throws Bouthillette to one side and escapes!
No joy there for Bouthillette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bouthillette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shackleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleton lands with a nice body punch.
Bouthillette drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bouthillette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Shackleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shackleton seems keen to control Bouthillette's posture.
Bouthillette stops Shackleton from standing up.
Shackleton wriggles free and stands up.
Bouthillette takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shackleton.
Good exchange - Shackleton coming out on top.
Bouthillette throws a right and a left that Shackleton avoids nicely.
Shackleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Bouthillette with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Bouthillette misses.
Shackleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shackleton lands a body shot.
Bouthillette looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouthillette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shackleton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bouthillette. Bouthillette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Franky Bouthillette has been cut.
Shackleton connects with a crisp jab.
Bouthillette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shackleton.
Nice uppercut lands for Shackleton. That snapped Bouthillette's head back.
Bouthillette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biggie Shackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Bouthillette.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shackleton.
Bouthillette takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Shackleton.
Bouthillette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shackleton defends it nicely.
Shackleton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shackleton feints a jab promting Bouthillette to slip. Shackleton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bouthillette slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bouthillette is rocked!
Shackleton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bouthillette's guard.
Shackleton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shackleton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bouthillette looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouthillette, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shackleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouthillette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Bouthillette'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.
Bouthillette misses with a wild combination.
Shackleton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bouthillette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleton finds it's way round the side to connect with Bouthillette's head.
Bouthillette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bouthillette shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bouthillette showed some decent athleticism there.
Bouthillette wants to pass the guard but Shackleton is defending well.
Shackleton wants to get back to his feet.
Shackleton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shackleton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bouthillette throws a head punch that misses.
Bouthillette has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shackleton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton scores with a shot to the side of Bouthillette's head.
Shackleton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biggie Shackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Bouthillette.
Shackleton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shackleton breaks the clinch.
Shackleton throws a leg kick which misses Bouthillette's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouthillette tries to avoid it.
Bouthillette is breathing heavily.
Bouthillette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shackleton sprawls well. Shackleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bouthillette gets slowly back to his feet.
Shackleton lands with an overhand left.
Bouthillette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bouthillette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bouthillette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biggie Shackleton is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shackleton.
Shackleton connects with the punch.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
Bouthillette is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleton finish him?
Bouthillette gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shackleton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
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