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CEFC 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy Longo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy Longo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Longo.
Allen looks to land a combination but Longo avoids it well.
Longo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Longo misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Longo as Allen shoots in.
Longo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longo thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen wants to clinch
and Longo counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longo blocks a head kick by Allen.
No joy there for Longo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen tries to clinch there but Longo circles away.
Longo lands a right hook to the body.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Longo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Longo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Longo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Longo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zach Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Longo.
Longo shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Longo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longo.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Allen backs off Longo throws a huge counter combo but Allen manages to avoid it all.
Longo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Longo counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longo is defended easily by Allen.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Longo circles away.
Longo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Longo wants it to stay on the feet.
Longo closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Longo pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Longo gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Longo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Longo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Longo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allen sprawls well initially but Longo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen moves into full guard.
Longo wants to stand but Allen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longo wants to stand but Allen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Longo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allen is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Longo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Longo avoids the damage to the body.
Longo being controlled against the cage.
Longo pulls guard.
Allen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Longo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen tries to clinch but Longo is having none of it.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Longo circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Longo misses.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longo gets the takedown into side control.
Allen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longo blocks the body kick.
Allen wants to clinch.
Longo shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen tries to clinch but Longo is having none of it.
Longo cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Longo on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longo's waist but Longo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy Longo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen clinches up with Longo and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen lands an elbow just above Longo 's eye.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longo tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longo throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Longo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zach Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Longo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Longo is breathing heavily.
Longo fails with a takedown attempt.
Longo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Longo wants it to stay on the feet.
Longo throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Longo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Longo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Allen.
Longo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Allen to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Longo unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Longo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen wants to clinch up but Longo keeps it at a distance.
Longo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Allen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allen tries to clinch there but Longo circles away.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Longo sees coming a mile off.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Longo looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Longo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Allen throws Longo to one side and escapes!
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Longo. Longo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longo throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen avoids the head kick by Longo.
Longo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longo shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Longo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Longo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Allen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Longo misses the shot to the body.
Longo keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Zach Allen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Longo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allen sneaks out the side door and pushes Longo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Longo scores with a takedown into Allen's guard.
Allen pulls Longo in close to his closed guard and prevents Longo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zach Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longo postures up.
Allen has a closed guard, preventing Longo from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Longo stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Longo throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Longo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Longo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Longo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Zach Allen has been cut.
Longo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longo's waist but Longo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo lands with a shot to the body.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Longo as he avoids it easily.
Longo wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Longo throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Longo.
Zach Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Longo throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longo.
Longo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longo avoids it.
Longo wants the takedown. Allen is fighting it off but Longo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Allen's guard against the cage.
Allen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Longo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Longo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Allen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Longo can turn it around.
Allen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Longo struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen has Longo pushed against the cage.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Longo is blocking nicely.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
Longo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen has Longo pushed against the cage.
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 Zach Allen.
I think Allen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zach Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Some Bodies Gonna Get It. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Brooks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Brooks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Brooks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.
Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks .
Sanderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks .
Brooks prevents Sanderson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson is still trying to improve position.
Sanderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks passes to full mount!
Sanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanderson is surviving well by controlling Brooks 's body position as best he can.
Sanderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Sanderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks is working for an americana but Sanderson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Brooks was thinking about the submission.
Brooks postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson pushes Brooks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brooks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanderson wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanderson throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Sanderson avoids it well and moves away.
Sanderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanderson enables Brooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanderson wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks 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.
Sanderson working a defensive guard here.
Brooks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanderson dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson stands up and waves to Brooks to follow him.
Sanderson throws a combination that misses
so Brooks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanderson trying to control the position.
Brooks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
Sanderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson with a nice head shot there.
Sanderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
Sanderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Sanderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Sanderson avoids it well and moves away.
Sanderson misses with the combination.
Sanderson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Sanderson misses.
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanderson is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson trying to control from the bottom.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanderson defends it well.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanderson is pressing down on Brooks 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks pushing down on Sanderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanderson trying to control from the bottom.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Sanderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanderson tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Sanderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks .
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanderson dives on top into guard.
Sam Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson with a nice head shot there.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanderson has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks 's legs - danger averted.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Sanderson defends easily.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks 's brow.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson is stalling in the full guard.
Sanderson lands a couple of elbows.
Sanderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanderson stands up over Brooks , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanderson stands up over Brooks , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanderson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Sanderson off! Sanderson jumps back into Brooks 's guard.
Sanderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanderson distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Sanderson 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. This is the final round!
Sanderson throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanderson moves into full guard.
Sanderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks pushing down on Sanderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Sanderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Sanderson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanderson, not yet.
Sanderson looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanderson dives on top into guard.
Sanderson distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanderson slips nicely into half guard.
Brooks is not content to let Sanderson control the position.
Sanderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooks !
Brooks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanderson lands a heavy elbow.
Brooks is rocked!
Sanderson cracks Brooks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanderson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oooh a big shot lands for Sanderson! Brooks is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin moves to clinch but De Silva breaks away
and De Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and De Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Benjamin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Byron Benjamin has been cut.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Benjamin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benjamin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benjamin misses with a jab to the body
and De Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin ducks into an uppercut from De Silva and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gago has Anadrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Gago pulls Anadrade into guard.
Gago has Anadrade pulled in close to control his posture.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
Gago looking for a sweep. Not yet Gago, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Gago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Gago is keeping the position.
My spies in The Barracks - LOD inform me that Anadrade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anadrade lands a couple of elbows.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade content to stall in guard here.
Gago is trying to control the position but Anadrade postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anadrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anadrade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anadrade looks for a takedown but Gago sprawls well.
Gago tries for a takedown but Anadrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gago working away.
Gago in side control, throwing shots but Anadrade defends.
Gago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anadrade has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anadrade regains half guard.
Anadrade wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gago thows a huge punch but Anadrade dodges it nicely.
Gago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gago is looking to advance position but Anadrade won't allow it.
Anadrade manages to get to full guard.
Anadrade is pulling down on Gago's head to control his posture.
Gago slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago postures up.
Anadrade is staying active underneath Gago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anadrade is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gago wants to work for an arm triangle but Anadrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gago prevents Anadrade from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gago seems to be looking for submissions.
Gago prevents Anadrade from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gago dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anadrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gago defends it nicely.
Gago dives in for a single leg takedown but Anadrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown but Gago shows good takedown defense.
Anadrade looks for a takedown but Gago sprawls well.
Igor Gago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Anadrade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anadrade somewhat.
Gago is looking to counter the offense by Anadrade and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago clinches up with Anadrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Gago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anadrade can do to turn this around?
Anadrade looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anadrade.
Gago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anadrade, pushing him back against the cage.
Gago lands a right hand.
Gago pulls guard.
Gago keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gago is trying to control the position but Anadrade postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Igor Gago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anadrade tries to free his leg and advance position but Gago is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gago.
Gago'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.
Gago pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Gago has wrist control.
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.
Anadrade works over Gago with some ground and pound from guard.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anadrade's guard.
Gago looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anadrade is one step ahead there.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade connects with a couple of short punches.
Gago keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anadrade stopping the sweep attempt from Gago.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anadrade controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anadrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anadrade tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Gago to counter with a crisp jab.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anadrade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anadrade.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade pushes down on Gago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anadrade wants to take a breather but Gago is having none of it.
Gago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Gago won't allow Anadrade to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anadrade trying to control the action but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade is looking to advance position but Gago won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anadrade prevents Gago from improving his position.
Anadrade is looking to advance position but Gago won't allow it.
Anadrade is just content to waste time from the top position. Gago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anadrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gago controls Anadrade momentarily but Anadrade frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago lands with an uppercut that bounces Anadrade off the cage and back into range.
Gago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gago wants it to stay on the feet.
Igor Gago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Gago cracks the inside of Anadrade's front leg.
Anadrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anadrade wants it to stay on the feet.
Gago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anadrade on his heels. He'll look to pass Anadrade's guard now, I'm sure.
Gago is looking to work some ground and pound but Anadrade has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anadrade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anadrade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anadrade is on top in guard.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago trying to keep a closed guard but Anadrade is proving a slippery customer.
Gago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working some strikes from top position.
Gago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anadrade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcos Anadrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anadrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gago has Anadrade in his guard.
Igor Gago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gago isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anadrade stacks Gago on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anadrade!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Anadrade.
Well Gago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Gago!
A victorious Igor Gago 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. The crowd seem to be enjoying Xavier's choice of entrance music: Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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184 lbs
35 - 34 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xavier with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Xavier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Xavier!
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson!
Xavier wants to control but Anderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier regains half guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
Anderson working Xavier over with strikes.
Xavier is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Xavier's hands, connecting with Xavier's forehead.
Xavier moves into full guard.
Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Xavier has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xavier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Xavier in his guard.
Anderson has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xavier has Anderson in his guard.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Xavier tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Xavier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Xavier is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xavier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xavier.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson is looking to control Xavier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson controlling the position well.
Xavier is working for a submission of some sort.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xavier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson passes Xavier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xavier or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Xavier is trying to escape and Anderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Xavier is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
An out of breath Sparky Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy's entrance music is I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. A fine choice. Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go, Go Power Rangers. Jason Lee Scott told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
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152 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Shaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and Scott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Scott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Shaughnessy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scott.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaughnessy misses with a two punch combination.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Shaughnessy is looking to wear down Scott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaughnessy should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaughnessy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a good cross that connects.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Shaughnessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaughnessy seems to have got his legs back now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Scott! Shaughnessy is backing up but he can't get away as Scott lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Shaughnessy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Lee Scott!
A victorious Jason Lee Scott 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 Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anstey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey jumps guard.
Frost stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frost's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey is pulling down on Frost's head. It's preventing any offense from Frost, at least for the moment.
Anstey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Frost chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
Anstey wants to control but Frost passes easily into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anstey as Frost tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Anstey wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost lands an elbow just above Anstey 's eye.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anstey if he has to take too many more of those.
Anstey moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frost finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey slips a jab from Frost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost throws a counter high kick but Anstey was just alert enough to avoid it.
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Frost misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Anstey shoots in.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey walks into a jab.
Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is stalling here.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anstey shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anstey's knee momentarily.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frost to the ground. Anstey is now in Frost's guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Anstey has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost is trying to stall.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost throwing strikes but missing.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Frost slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frost is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anstey.
Frost decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Frost cracks the inside of Anstey's front leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Frost pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Frost is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost misses with a body punch
and Anstey counters with an outside leg kick.
Anstey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost cracks Anstey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost gets a clinch.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Anstey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to bench press Anstey off him but Anstey keeps the position.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anstey misses with a head shot. Frost uses the momentum to regain guard.
Frost wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Frost pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Frost pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey stays in close to Frost's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost gets to his feet - Anstey follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost connects with a jab.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Frost connects with a high kick.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost is pushing Anstey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.
Frost gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost is trying to stall.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Frost lands a jab to Anstey's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Anstey moves to clinch but Frost breaks away
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost lands a high kick!
Anstey is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Frost misses.
Frost sets himself, and Anstey steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Frost keeps Anstey at a distance using the push kick.
Anstey thumps Frost with a low kick.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Frost lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost had his way with Corwin Anstey in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anstey misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Anstey jumps guard but Frost stands there with Anstey around his waist. Anstey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Anstey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frost stalls.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anstey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anstey's face.
Anstey dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Frost passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Anstey wants to control but Frost passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to control Frost's posture but Frost avoids it.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
Frost stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Frost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:44
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
Olaf Frost decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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