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ECFC 15 DIM VS LOBLAW 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam McQuaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy De Kerpel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Freddy De Kerpel enters the cage!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam McQuaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy De Kerpel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Kerpel lands a slapping body shot.
De Kerpel throws a left and a right that both miss
and McQuaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Kerpel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McQuaid shoots in for a takedown but De Kerpel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Kerpel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McQuaid doesn't seem bothered though.
De Kerpel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McQuaid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Kerpel quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuaid passes to side control.
McQuaid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Kerpel wants to get back to his feet but McQuaid drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuaid tries to score with some ground and pound. De Kerpel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McQuaid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Kerpel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Kerpel is trying to buck McQuaid off.
McQuaid in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De Kerpel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam McQuaid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Felder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Felder!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bauser thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser lands with a kick to the temple. Felder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Felder blocks the body kick.
Felder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bauser appears to be looking for a big counter.
Felder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Felder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bauser feints and then cracks Felder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Felder down.
A leg kick checked by Felder.
Felder tries to clinch there but Bauser circles away.
Felder tries to clinch but Bauser is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Felder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felder tries to clinch but Bauser is having none of it.
Bauser throws a head kick but Felder moves out of range.
Felder throws a sloppy head kick and Bauser moves out of range easily.
Bauser throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Felder's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bauser, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Felder moves out of range easily.
Felder wants to counter the offense by Bauser and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Felder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felder moves into the clinch.
Felder looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felder lands a knee to the head.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Felder has him pressed against the cage.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but Bauser blocks with his arms.
Felder looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Bauser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Felder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Felder avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Felder misses with a takedown attempt - Bauser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felder wants to clinch up but Bauser keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Felder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Felder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Felder dives in for a single leg takedown but Bauser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Felder missing with knees to the body.
Felder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Felder lands a knee to the head.
Felder keeps control of Bauser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bauser breaks from the clinch.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karl Heinz Bauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felder shoots in but no luck this time.
Karl Heinz Bauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Felder.
A lazy body kick from Felder
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bauser lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bauser misses with a kick to the body.
Felder shoots in and drives through. Bauser sprawls well.
Felder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBauser.
Felder looks winded!
Felder avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Felder is looking to clinch but Bauser is avoiding it.
Bauser throws a counter high kick but Felder was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bauser keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bauser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bauser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bauser is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bauser throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Felder's head.
A combination from Felder does no damage.
Felder tries to clinch but Bauser is having none of it.
Bauser looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Felder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser lands a head kick. Felder 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!
Felder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bauser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Felder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Felder is looking to clinch.
Bauser throws a head kick but Felder moves out of range.
Felder is looking to clinch but Bauser is avoiding it.
Felder tries to clinch up.
Bauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felder.
Felder wants to clinch up but Bauser keeps it at a distance.
Felder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Felder misses with a takedown attempt - Bauser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bauser throws a quick counter head kick but Felder was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser throws a head kick but Felder moves out of range.
Felder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felder tries to clinch up.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bauser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Felder moves out of range of the body kick from Bauser.
Felder tries to clinch up but Bauser circles away and keeps his distance.
Felder tries to clinch but Bauser is having none of it.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bauser tries to score with a low kick but Felder moves his leg out of the way.
Karl Heinz Bauser is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felder moves out of range as Bauser throws a body kick.
Felder is looking to clinch but Bauser is avoiding it.
Bauser tried to counter with a leg kick but Felder avoided it.
Bauser misses with the combination.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Felder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Felder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Felder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Felder prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Bauser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bauser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bauser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Felder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Felder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Felder lands a knee to the head.
Felder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bauser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bauser is trying to push Felder away but Felder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Felder misses with a knee strike.
Felder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Felder lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Felder prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Nick Felder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bauser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bauser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Felder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bauser - the referee stops the clock and Felder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bauser. Felder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Felder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bauser swats away the attempt to clinch by Felder.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bauser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karl Heinz Bauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauser misses with the combination.
Felder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Felder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felder throws a counter combo.
Felder tries to clinch up but Bauser circles away and keeps his distance.
Bauser throws a big counter combination but Felder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felder blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser keeps the fight on the outside.
Bauser swats away the attempt to clinch by Felder.
Felder tries to clinch there but Bauser circles away.
Bauser keeps the fight on the outside.
Bauser is looking to chop away at Felder's legs.
Felder tries to clinch there but Bauser circles away.
Felder clinches with his opponent.
Felder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bauser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Felder obliges.
Felder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Felder looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Felder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Felder tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauser avoids the damage to the body.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Felder is controlling him.
Bauser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bauser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Felder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Felder tries a knee to the head but Bauser blocks it.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bauser is trying to break free.
Felder tries a knee to the head but Bauser blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauser breaks from the clinch.
Felder tries to clinch up but Bauser circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Felder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bauser scores with a push kick.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felder wants to clinch.
Bauser lands with a kick to the ribs.
Felder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Felder tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felder tries to clinch up.
Felder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Felder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felder avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Felder tries to clinch there but Bauser circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Felder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bauser scores with a push kick.
Felder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bauser at a distance.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bauser keeps the fight on the outside.
Felder has managed to clinch.
Felder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bauser tries to break free but Felder pushes him back against the cage.
Bauser can't break the clinch.
Bauser tries to circle away but Felder has him pinned against the cage.
Felder scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felder misses with a knee to the head.
Felder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Felder is controlling him.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but Bauser blocks with his arms.
Felder prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Felder misses with a knee to the head.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but Bauser blocks with his arms.
Bauser manages to break the clinch.
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!
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Felder fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Felder closes the distance and clinches.
Felder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Felder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felder has Bauser pressed against the cage, preventing Bauser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felder keeps control of Bauser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Felder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bauser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Felder is controlling him.
Felder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauser blocks it with crossed arms.
Bauser is looking to break free of the clinch but Felder has double underhooks.
Bauser tries to circle away but Felder has him pinned against the cage.
Bauser wants to get back to striking at distance but Felder won't allow it.
Bauser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Felder is controlling him.
Felder looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
Bauser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Felder darts in trying to clinch
and Bauser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felder darts in looking for a takedown but Bauser gets double underhooks and turns Felder into the cage.
Bauser looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A combination from Bauser does no damage.
Felder is looking for the big counter here.
Bauser throws a head kick that half lands.
Felder is looking to clinch.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Felder is looking to clinch but Bauser is avoiding it.
And Bauser counters with a quick kick to the body but Felder blocks it.
Felder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bauser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Felder shoots in but no luck this time.
Felder doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauser circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Felder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felder tries to clinch but Bauser moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Heinz Bauser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bauser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Bauser!
A relieved looking Karl Heinz Bauser 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dasha Karimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dasha Karimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Owens!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Owens's front leg but catches the back leg as Owens tries to avoid it.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Karimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karimov as he avoids it easily.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Karimov sprawls well.
Karimov lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Karimov takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Owens is rocked!
It looks like Tyson Owens has been cut.
Karimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov cracks Owens on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Owens falls backwards against the cage. Karimov follows up with more strikes that drop Owens to his knees. Karimov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Owens! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Primer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brooks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some Bodies Gonna Get It. Bob Primer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Brooks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Primer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primer throws a body kick that misses.
Brooks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Primer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ryan Brooks has been cut.
Primer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Primer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Primer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Primer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Primer is looking to clinch.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Primer misses with a double jab.
Brooks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Primer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brooks prevents Primer from getting back to his feet.
Brooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brooks pushes down on Primer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primer is trying to stand.
Primer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Primer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Primer is looking to escape.
Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.
Primer is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Primer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Primer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Primer defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primer tries to kick Brooks off but Brooks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brooks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Primer is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks wants to finish this one by submission but Primer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brooks .
Primer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working for a submission but Primer is keeping him at bay.
Brooks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Primer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brooks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Primer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Primer!
Primer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooks 's guard.
Primer throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Brooks 's cut.
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.
Primer misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primer tries to kick Brooks off but Brooks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Primer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Primer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks .
Primer is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Brooks has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Primer is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ryan Brooks !
A very excited looking Ryan Brooks 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus Theodoreau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a head kick but Theodoreau moves out of range.
McGee has Theodoreau up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Theodoreau in his tracks for a moment.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
Theodoreau wants to break free but McGee has control.
McGee has Theodoreau pressed against the cage, preventing Theodoreau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Theodoreau tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodoreau won't want to take too many of those.
Theodoreau working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Theodoreau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Theodoreau looks winded!
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Titus Theodoreau has been cut.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Theodoreau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theodoreau's efforts to push away.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
Theodoreau takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee lands a knee to the body.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodoreau's defenses.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Theodoreau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodoreau won't want to take too many of those.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Theodoreau's ribcage.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodoreau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Theodoreau is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
A knee to the head by McGee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Theodoreau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theodoreau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McGee.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoreau takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
Theodoreau is breathing heavily.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Theodoreau's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lands an elbow just above Theodoreau 's eye.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
Theodoreau takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Theodoreau shrugs off.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Theodoreau's face.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Theodoreau in his tracks for a moment.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodoreau's defenses.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodoreau won't want to take too many of those.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Theodoreau's face.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Theodoreau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Theodoreau takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McGee.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodoreau's defenses.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodoreau's defenses.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Theodoreau's face.
Theodoreau is rocked!
McGee lands an elbow inside that Theodoreau shrugs off.
Theodoreau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from McGee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodoreau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodoreau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodoreau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Theodoreau shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
Theodoreau is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
Theodoreau seems to have recovered his senses.
McGee working the clinch nicely. Theodoreau is working for position but McGee cracks him with a big knee to the head! Theodoreau crumples up against the cage and McGee lands two more shots before the ref can save Theodoreau! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Clarence McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Nickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jean Paul Leblanc was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Nickles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nickles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nickles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblanc is keeping the position for now.
Leblanc is trying to control the position but Nickles postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickles throwing strikes but missing.
Nickles stands up over Leblanc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickles with a nice head shot there.
Nickles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickles tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblanc is retaining full guard.
Nickles lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles wants to pass the guard but Leblanc is keeping the position.
Nickles is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickles with a nice head shot there.
Nickles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickles landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickles stands up over Leblanc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leblanc's head.
Leblanc keeping full guard, as Nickles tries to pass.
Leblanc controls Nickles momentarily but Nickles frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles wants to control from the top but Leblanc keeps moving.
Nickles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leblanc's head.
Nickles is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblanc looking to control.
Nickles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickles controls the pace.
Leblanc keeping moving, preventing Nickles from controlling successfully.
Nickles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc wants to control the position but Nickles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leblanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickles wants to pass to mount but Leblanc is defending the position.
Nickles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nickles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nickles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nickles unloading with bombs!
Leblanc is working to get back to half guard.
Nickles tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickles looking to finish Leblanc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leblanc!
Nickles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickles punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Nickles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leblanc shoots and misses
and Nickles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickles throws a head kick that misses.
Leblanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leblanc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickles defends well and Leblanc ends up having to push Nickles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leblanc shoots in looking for a takedown but Nickles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leblanc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nathan Nickles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Leblanc.
Nickles throws a head kick but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leblanc with a poor takedown
and Nickles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblanc can do to turn this around?
Nickles connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leblanc's head.
It looks like Jean Paul Leblanc has been cut.
Leblanc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickles is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles controlling from the top position.
Nickles tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblanc is retaining full guard.
Leblanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leblanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickles controlling the action here.
Nickles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leblanc wants to control but Nickles is keeping busy.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Nickles in his half guard.
Nickles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nathan Nickles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leblanc defends it well.
Nickles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickles is looking to advance position but Leblanc won't allow it.
Nickles is working for a kimura but Leblanc is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leblanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nickles.
Leblanc is not content to let Nickles control the position.
Nickles trying to mount his opponent but Leblanc defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickles has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leblanc defend it? Nickles steps over the head and cranks it - Leblanc is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nickles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Nickles!
Nathan Nickles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Koyabashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masato Koyabashi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Koyabashi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyabashi tries to clinch but Richer is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Richer misses the target.
Richer throws a leg kick but Koyabashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koyabashi tries to clinch but Richer is having none of it.
Richer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koyabashi to the ground. Richer is now in Koyabashi's guard.
Richer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koyabashi's guard.
Richer is looking for a kimura here.
Richer lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Richer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koyabashi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Richer has cracked it and Koyabashi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Richer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Richer!
A victorious Michael Richer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Plaskota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plaskota shoots in but no luck this time.
Plaskota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Plaskota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plaskota manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Plaskota wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Plaskota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Plaskota from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plaskota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plaskota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plaskota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Plaskota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plaskota wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Plaskota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plaskota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Plaskota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plaskota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plaskota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos looks to land a combination but Plaskota avoids it well.
Plaskota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plaskota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plaskota throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Plaskota wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plaskota in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Santos is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Plaskota!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepo Vinkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerry Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepo Vinkela!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinkela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Vinkela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinkela has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinkela has time to react.
Vinkela slips a jab from Kelly.
Vinkela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinkela walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinkela tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepo Vinkela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkela fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly connects with a jab.
Vinkela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Vinkela shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Vinkela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Vinkela moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vinkela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinkela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinkela is rocked!
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly drops Vinkela with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vinkela! Kelly dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw has chosen Bob Loblaw Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM scoring well with a low kick there.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
Loblaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DiM swivels and escapes.
DiM pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loblaw is out of range and DiM settles back down.
DiM throws a hook but Loblaw blocks it.
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.
DiM pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiM throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loblaw with the counter takedown but DiM avoids it easily.
DiM bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loblaw's head.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
DiM connects with the punch.
Loblaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loblaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DiM checks a low kick from Loblaw.
DiM throws a head kick that Loblaw semi-blocks.
DiM blocks a leg kick.
Loblaw darts in and clinches DiM up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Loblaw.
Loblaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loblaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loblaw blocks an elbow strike.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Loblaw blocks an elbow strike from DiM.
DiM throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loblaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiM creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loblaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiM throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DiM tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DiM's elbow.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM lands an elbow inside.
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!
Loblaw has DiM pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DiM manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nich DiM has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Loblaw.
DiM misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loblaw.
Loblaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DiM gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DiM throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiM obliges.
Loblaw tries to work over DiM's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DiM misses with an elbow strike.
DiM is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loblaw is defending well for now.
DiM lands an elbow inside that Loblaw shrugs off.
Loblaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loblaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loblaw has DiM pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DiM manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM prevents a takedown attempt there.
DiM gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DiM misses with a knee to the head.
DiM with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loblaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DiM scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from DiM.
Loblaw scores with a shoulder strike.
DiM tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries a knee to the head but Loblaw blocks it.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Loblaw tries a body shot but DiM blocks it.
Loblaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiM is defending well.
Loblaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiM tries a knee to the head but Loblaw blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loblaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DiM backwards.
DiM throws an elbow but it misses.
DiM missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loblaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loblaw takes an elbow to the temple.
DiM lands an elbow just above Loblaw 's eye.
Nice elbow from DiM.
Loblaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DiM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiM with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DiM attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loblaw scoring well with a low kick there.
DiM does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Loblaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DiM defends it well.
DiM jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loblaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DiM, pushing him back against the cage.
Loblaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Loblaw.
Nich DiM has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loblaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DiM blocks a body shot from Loblaw.
Loblaw throws a punch but it's blocked by DiM.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Loblaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loblaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DiMs head.
DiM lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DiM is pressed up against the cage. Loblaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DiM down to the mat. DiM avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DiM moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DiM manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM loads up on a big right hand but Loblaw slips the punch.
Loblaw blocks the body kick.
DiM throws a head kick that Loblaw semi-blocks.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Loblaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DiM tries to land a leg kick but Loblaw saw it coming and moves away.
DiM avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DiM throws a solid leg kick but Loblaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DiM.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Loblaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Loblaw tries to counter it with a takedown but DiM pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DiM throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from DiM.
Loblaw checks a low kick from DiM.
DiM scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DiM is defended easily by Loblaw.
DiM tried to score with a low kick but Loblaw checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nich DiM seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from DiM.
DiM on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loblaw. Loblaw obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
DiM wants to slow Loblaw down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by DiM.
DiM chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loblaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. DiM takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiM looks to land a body kick but Loblaw moved away.
Loblaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Loblaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DiM misses with a double jab
and Loblaw counters with a takedown into side control.
Loblaw trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
DiM is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw working the ground and pound.
DiM is looking for a sweep.
Loblaw wants to control but DiM is keeping him busy.
DiM is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
DiM gets back to half guard.
DiM is looking to improve his position.
Loblaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loblaw controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from DiM'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.
DiM is working hard here to advance position.
DiM tries to lock up and control but Loblaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loblaw lands a big elbow.
DiM is looking to get to half guard.
DiM taking shots to the head.
DiM is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loblaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiM is looking to escape.
DiM tries to reverse the position but Loblaw maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
DiM throws a leg kick but Loblaw checks it.
DiM throws a front kick that sends Loblaw stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from DiM misses.
Loblaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from DiM.
DiM throws a head kick but Loblaw moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by DiM. That's going to slow Loblaw down.
DiM throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiM is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loblaw can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from DiM.
Loblaw dives in and scores a takedown into DiM's guard.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.
Loblaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiM is trying to control the position but Loblaw postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
DiM can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loblaw controls the pace.
DiM trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
Loblaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loblaw wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiM controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DiM has his foot on Loblaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loblaw works his way back into a safe position though.
DiM is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DiM looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
Loblaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiM. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loblaw works over DiM with some ground and pound from guard.
DiM can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loblaw controls the pace.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.
DiM looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob Loblaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loblaw distracts DiM with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loblaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw trying to control but DiM is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loblaw throws a big elbow that misses.
DiM preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loblaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DiM wants to sweep but no luck.
Loblaw distracts DiM with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loblaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loblaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loblaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loblaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.
DiM has momentary wrist control but Loblaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Loblaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loblaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DiM is rocked!
Loblaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh DiM is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loblaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Loblaw preventing the sweep.
Loblaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loblaw wants to pass the guard but DiM is keeping the position.
Loblaw won't allow DiM to sweep him here.
Loblaw postures up and lands a big shot to DiM's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bob Loblaw just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loblaw.
DiM seems to have got his legs back now.
DiM cracks the inside of Loblaw's front leg.
DiM tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by DiM misses
and Loblaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiM's guard.
Loblaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
DiM is trying to keep Loblaw in close.
Loblaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loblaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DiM with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loblaw trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiM is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DiM regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loblaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! DiM covers up, he's hurt! Loblaw keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Loblaw and the ref steps in to end the fight! Loblaw can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!
Bob Loblaw is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Bob Loblaw 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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