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QFC Tournament 444 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derryl Karroki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Soto (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derryl Karroki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Soto!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto tries to clinch up but Karroki circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karroki throws a combination that misses
and Soto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karroki avoids the body shot from Soto.
Karroki misses with the combination.
Karroki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karroki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat.
Karroki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karroki but Karroki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Derryl Karroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Soto.
Karroki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soto counters with a left and a right that stings Karroki.
Karroki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters with a nice uppercut.
Soto throws a head kick but Karroki moves out of range.
Karroki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karroki misses with a combination
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karroki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a nice uppercut.
Soto rushes Karroki and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karroki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karroki's waist but Karroki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soto off to one side.
Soto clinches.
Karroki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karroki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karroki is breathing heavily.
Karroki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Derryl Karroki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karroki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karroki circles away.
Karroki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Derryl Karroki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Karroki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Soto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karroki but Karroki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karroki misses with a double jab
and Soto counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karroki stops a takedown attempt from Soto.
Karroki is trying to break free.
Soto has Karroki pressed against the cage, preventing Karroki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karroki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karroki is trying to force a seperation but Soto has the dominant position.
Soto jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Soto is pulling down on Karroki's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karroki won't allow Soto to sweep him here.
Soto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jesus Soto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karroki misses with a combination
and Soto counters by clinching up.
Soto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karroki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soto shoots in and gets a takedown into Karroki's guard.
Soto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to control from the top but Karroki keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soto stays in close to Karroki's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesus Soto.
Karroki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick and Karroki moves out of range easily.
Karroki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto rushes Karroki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karroki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Soto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karroki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a nice uppercut.
Derryl Karroki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karroki misses with the combination.
Soto shoots in looking for a takedown but Karroki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karroki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Karroki throws a nice looking combination but Soto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karroki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karroki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karroki defends it nicely.
Derryl Karroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Soto.
Karroki throws a combination that misses
and Soto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karroki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soto.
Karroki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus Soto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karroki blocks a head kick by Soto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karroki misses with a wild combination.
Karroki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karroki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karroki but Karroki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karroki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karroki throws a combination that misses
and Soto counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soto.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karroki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Karroki does no damage.
Soto lands with a nice combination. Karroki backs away looking to recover.
Karroki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soto is defended easily by Karroki.
Soto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karroki sprawls well. Karroki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karroki misses with the combination.
Soto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karroki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soto dives in and grabs Karroki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karroki pushes down on Soto's head and hops out.
Karroki scores with a one two! Soto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karroki leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soto wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karroki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karroki tries to sprawl but Soto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karroki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soto on the ground.
Karroki is trying to stand up here but Soto is controlling him well.
Karroki has hold of Soto's hands but Soto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karroki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Soto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Amir (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden Amir!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Amir dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Amir's head and hops out.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Amir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Amir tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Amir.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Amir is out of range.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jayden Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a head kick. Amir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with the combination.
Amir fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Amir 's knee.
Amir with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Amir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Amir shrugs it off.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amir looks winded!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Amir's leg. Amir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Amir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Amir 's knee.
Amir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Amir moves out of range.
Amir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Amir persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Amir with that takedown attempt.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Amir shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amir is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Amir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amir's calf.
Amir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amir's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Amir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Amir takes it in his stride.
Eddie Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Amir misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amir misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Amir avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Amir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Amir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amir gets slowly back to his feet.
Amir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Amir shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Amir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Amir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amir.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Amir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amir goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amir or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Amir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Amir was not able to check.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Amir moves out of range easily.
Amir misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amir has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson lands a head kick. Amir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amir shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Amir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amir fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Amir.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amir with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amir's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amir or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Amir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Amir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a head kick but Amir moves out of range.
Amir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson tries to kick Amir off but Amir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amir is looking for a kimura here.
Amir is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amir on the ground.
Amir has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Amir steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayden Amir!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson's entrance music is ScHoolboy Q x Kendrick Lamar - Collard Greens (Benasis Trap Remix). A fine choice. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Antonov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Antonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swanson prevents the takedown attempt.
Swanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Swanson being controlled against the cage.
Swanson pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Antonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson looking for a guillotine here but Antonov defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Antonov from controlling successfully.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Antonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Antonov's back. He's all about the action.
Swanson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swanson tries to get out of the position.
Antonov is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to roll over but Antonov keeps him under control.
Antonov trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Antonov.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antonov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swanson gets caught napping as Antonov dives in and scores a takedown. Swanson manages to retain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Antonov pushing down on Swanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Antonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antonov wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Antonov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to kick Antonov off in order to stand up. Antonov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Antonov keeps it at a distance.
Antonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Antonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robbie Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Antonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Antonov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Antonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Antonov misses with a straight right.
Antonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Antonov tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Antonov off the cage and back into range.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antonov defends it nicely.
Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Antonov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Antonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swanson is staying active underneath Antonov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Antonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antonov is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
Swanson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Antonov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Antonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Antonov is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Swanson gets full guard.
Antonov stays in close to Swanson's body and controls the position.
Swanson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Antonov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swanson is proving hard to escape from.
Swanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Antonov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swanson is looking for a triangle here but Antonov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Antonov is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Antonov's best efforts.
Antonov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Antonov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antonov pulls his head out easily.
Antonov is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Antonov is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson is looking to control Antonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Antonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Antonov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swanson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Swanson manages to get back to half guard.
Antonov is trying to control. Swanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Antonov prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Antonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Antonov is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Swanson keeping control of the position.
Swanson wants to control but Antonov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov prevents Swanson from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Antonov won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson trying to control but Antonov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to stand but Antonov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Swanson stays in close to Antonov's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robbie Swanson.
Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Antonov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Antonov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonov slips nicely into half guard.
Swanson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swanson.
Swanson tries to roll over but Antonov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robbie Swanson.
I think Antonov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Robbie Swanson!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Alexei Antonov!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Alexei Antonov!
Alexei Antonov wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Sauvageau (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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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Sauvageau!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sauvageau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green dives in and grabs Sauvageau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sauvageau pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Sauvageau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Sauvageau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sauvageau leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Sauvageau finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Sauvageau lands a slapping body shot.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sauvageau circles away.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sauvageau avoids it really well and circles away.
Green is breathing heavily.
Sauvageau connects with a jab.
Sauvageau cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Nice body punch from Sauvageau.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauvageau lands a right hook to the body.
Sauvageau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Green eats them both and turns towards Sauvageau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sauvageau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sauvageau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sauvageau.
Sauvageau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sauvageau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Sauvageau lands a body shot.
Sauvageau tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green shoots in and drives through. Sauvageau sprawls well.
Green throws a right and a left that Sauvageau avoids nicely.
Sauvageau lands with a cross.
Sauvageau cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Sauvageau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Sauvageau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Sauvageau had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauvageau, as that shot connected.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sauvageau circles away.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sauvageau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauvageau stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sauvageau lands a jab.
Justin Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sauvageau catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sauvageau scores with a jab to the body.
Sauvageau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sauvageau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sauvageau leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sauvageau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sauvageau lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Sauvageau thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Sauvageau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sauvageau connects with a nice looking jab.
Sauvageau works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Sauvageau punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Sauvageau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sauvageau lands a slapping body shot.
Sauvageau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Green. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Sauvageau had a free shot at his head there.
Sauvageau lands a lovely overhand right.
Sauvageau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Green had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sauvageau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Sauvageau connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sauvageau to score with a decent uppercut.
Sauvageau connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Sauvageau.
Sauvageau lands with an overhand left.
Sauvageau stalks Green and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Green's face. Green staggers backwards, shaken.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauvageau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Sauvageau, which made it look bad.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sauvageau to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauvageau jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sauvageau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sauvageau cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Sauvageau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sauvageau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Sauvageau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noah Sauvageau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sauvageau lands with a right hand.
Sauvageau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sauvageau leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Sauvageau, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Sauvageau against the cage but Sauvageau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sauvageau lands a nice looking body shot.
Sauvageau digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Sauvageau. Beautiful body shot.
Justin Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sauvageau lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sauvageau finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sauvageau.
A jab from Sauvageau does it's job there.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sauvageau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauvageau, as that shot connected.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sauvageau stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Sauvageau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sauvageau scores with a nice strike.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sauvageau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Sauvageau jabs at Green's body.
Sauvageau scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sauvageau lands with a right hand.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Sauvageau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sauvageau stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sauvageau lands with a nice body punch.
Sauvageau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Sauvageau sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Sauvageau.
Sauvageau throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauvageau, as that shot connected.
Sauvageau cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Sauvageau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sauvageau cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Sauvageau cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Sauvageau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sauvageau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sauvageau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Sauvageau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sauvageau misses with the head strike.
Sauvageau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sauvageau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sauvageau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Sauvageau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sauvageau.
Sauvageau wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Sauvageau tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Sauvageau misses with a punch on the inside.
Sauvageau misses with the head strike.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sauvageau tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Sauvageau tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Sauvageau lands a shot to the body.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green keeps control of Sauvageau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sauvageau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauvageau is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sauvageau jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Sauvageau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sauvageau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sauvageau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sauvageau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green dives in and grabs Sauvageau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sauvageau pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green tries for a takedown but Sauvageau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauvageau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sauvageau misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Sauvageau had a free shot at his head there.
Sauvageau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sauvageau quickly recovers to half guard.
Sauvageau gets full guard.
Sauvageau is trying to keep Green in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauvageau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sauvageau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sauvageau scores with a body shot.
Sauvageau throws a shot to the body.
Sauvageau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Sauvageau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sauvageau scores with a body shot.
Sauvageau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sauvageau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Sauvageau.
Sauvageau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sauvageau.
Sauvageau scores with a jab to the body.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sauvageau jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sauvageau scores with a shot to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sauvageau to the ground. Green is now in Sauvageau's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sauvageau can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sauvageau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sauvageau is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green 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.
Sauvageau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sauvageau trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Noah Sauvageau.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Sauvageau tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sauvageau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noah Sauvageau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sauvageau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sauvageau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sauvageau throws a shot to the body.
Sauvageau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sauvageau avoids it really well and circles away.
Sauvageau works Green's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sauvageau.
Sauvageau scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sauvageau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sauvageau.
Green tries for a takedown but Sauvageau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Sauvageau.
Sauvageau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sauvageau thuds a left hand into Green's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauvageau connects with a nice looking jab.
Sauvageau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauvageau jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Sauvageau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sauvageau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Noah Sauvageau!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Noah Sauvageau!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Noah Sauvageau!
Noah Sauvageau wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Klinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Longhall (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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153 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Klinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinov misses with a head kick.
Klinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longhall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klinov misses with a takedown
and Longhall counters with a two punch combo.
Longhall throws a right and a left that Klinov avoids nicely.
Longhall lands with a nice combination. Klinov backs away looking to recover.
Klinov is rocked!
Longhall feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Klinov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Longhall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kerrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fincke (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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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Kerrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Fincke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Fincke misses.
Kerrow staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kerrow or perhaps it was just good defense by Fincke, which made it look bad.
Fincke avoids the head kick by Kerrow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fincke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fincke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Fincke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerrow doesn't seem phased though.
Fincke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kerrow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fincke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fincke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerrow under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fincke stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerrow. Kerrow gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrow closes the distance and clinches.
Fincke has a couple of punches blocked by Kerrow.
Fincke misses with a punch on the inside.
Fincke is pressed up against the cage. Kerrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fincke down to the mat. Fincke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kerrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerrow showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kerrow tries to stand and escape but Fincke is controlling the position.
Fincke trying to control but Kerrow postures up.
Fincke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fincke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerrow.
Fincke wants to control but Kerrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Fincke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kerrow darts in trying to clinch
and Fincke counters with a straight right hand.
Fincke connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Kerrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fincke did well to prevent Kerrow getting side control.
Kerrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerrow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fincke wants to control but Kerrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fincke throws a hook but Kerrow avoids it easily.
Kerrow avoids the head kick by Fincke.
Kerrow closes the distance and clinches up with Fincke, looking for a takedown. Kerrow pushes Fincke against the cage but Fincke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fincke stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerrow. Kerrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerrow pushes Fincke up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerrow breaks the clinch.
Max Fincke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kerrow staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fincke 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.
Kerrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fincke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fincke is trying to improve his position.
Kerrow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kerrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerrow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fincke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fincke is looking to reverse the position.
Kerrow decides to stand back up. Kerrow steps back and let's Fincke get back to his feet.
Fincke slaps away a takedown attempt from Kerrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kerrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Fincke circles away.
Fincke lands with a shot to the body.
Fincke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerrow needs to keep his hands up - Fincke had a free shot at his head there.
Kerrow takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Kerrow has been cut.
Kerrow misses with a kick to the body
and Fincke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fincke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fincke cracks Kerrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kerrow throws a lazy head kick
and Kerrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerrow is pressing down on Fincke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fincke is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fincke is trying to stand.
Fincke is looking to improve his position.
Kerrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerrow wants to pass the guard but Fincke is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Kerrow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fincke wants to clinch.
Kerrow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerrow shoots in but Fincke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kerrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerrow fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Daniel Kerrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Kerrow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fincke throws a lazy right hand but Kerrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fincke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fincke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fincke tests Kerrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel Kerrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fincke tries to clinch but Kerrow moves out of range.
Fincke moves into the clinch successfully.
Kerrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Fincke on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fincke gets through Kerrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fincke stops a takedown attempt from Kerrow.
Fincke misses with some punches.
Kerrow stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kerrow stalling.
Kerrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fincke looking to slow down the pace here.
Kerrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fincke prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerrow is trying to pull guard but Fincke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kerrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fincke is trying to break the clinch but Kerrow is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fincke.
Fincke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fincke gets through Kerrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fincke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fincke misses with some punches.
Fincke looking to stall.
Fincke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fincke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fincke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fincke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrow jumps into guard, dragging Fincke to the mat.
Kerrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fincke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerrow wants to improve his position but instead Fincke has moved into half guard.
Kerrow is trying to maintain the position but Fincke is very close to passing his half guard.
Fincke trying to control the action but Kerrow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerrow tries to kick Fincke off but Fincke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daniel Kerrow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fincke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerrow moves away.
Fincke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fincke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fincke stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerrow throws a head kick that misses
and Fincke counters with a thumping low kick.
Fincke misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Fincke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fincke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Max Fincke!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Max Fincke!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Max Fincke!
Max Fincke wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sithembile Udoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akachi Ndye (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sithembile Udoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akachi Ndye!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Udoh counters with a nice body kick.
Udoh rushes Ndye and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Udoh pulls Ndye into guard.
Ndye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ndye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Udoh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ndye on the ground.
Ndye drops back looking for a leg! Udoh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Udoh manages to kick Ndye off! Ndye jumps back into Udoh's guard.
Udoh working a defensive guard here.
Ndye has gone for a leg lock! Udoh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ndye's guard.
Ndye is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Udoh rolls with it to try and escape but Ndye cranks on the arm and Udoh is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akachi Ndye!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beast On The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Valenchunas (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Beast On The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukas Valenchunas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast On The blocks a head kick by Valenchunas.
Beast On The throws a head kick but Valenchunas moves out of range.
Valenchunas with a poor takedown
and Beast On The counters with a shoot takedown. Valenchunas fights it but they end up in guard.
Beast On The stands and throws Valenchunas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beast On The in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Valenchunas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Beast On The!
A very excited looking Mark Beast On The made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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