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ECFC FN 33 FRANK VS SAINT PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Matarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Markos (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Matarl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Markos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matarl tries to close the distance and clinch but Markos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matarl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markos's waist but Markos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matarl off to one side.
Markos clinches with his opponent.
Matarl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markos has him pressed against the cage.
Markos has hold of one of Matarl's legs. Matarl is fighting the takedown attempt but Markos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Markos wants to control from the top but Matarl keeps moving.
Matarl is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Dragon MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matarl 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.
Matarl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matarl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markos trying to control but Matarl is working from the bottom.
Matarl has a closed guard, preventing Markos from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markos wants to control from the top but Matarl keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matarl keeping moving, preventing Markos from controlling successfully.
Markos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matarl keeping moving, preventing Markos from controlling successfully.
Markos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markos prevents Matarl from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matarl misses the jab.
Matarl throws a head kick that misses
and Markos counters with a crisp one two that drops Matarl! Markos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Matarl to his feet! Matarl is in big trouble!
Matarl is rocked!
Markos closes the distance looking for a takedown. Markos picks Matarl up and slams him brutally to the floor. Matarl is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Matty Markos!
Our winner, Matty Markos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Anzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Breese (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyoji Anzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benny Breese!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breese is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Breese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anzai doesn't seem phased though.
Anzai moves into the clinch.
Come on Anzai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Breese tries to break free but Anzai pushes him back against the cage.
Anzai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breese tries to clinch there but Anzai circles away.
Anzai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Anzai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anzai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breese blocks a head kick by Anzai.
Breese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breese scores with a jab. Anzai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anzai clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anzai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anzai controls Breese momentarily but Breese frees himself.
Breese trying to control the position from guard on top but Anzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anzai wants to get back to his feet but Breese is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breese wants to stand but Anzai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Breese thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anzai keeping full guard, as Breese tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Breese tries to clinch up but Anzai circles away and keeps his distance.
Anzai tries to clinch up.
Breese lands a slapping body shot.
Breese digs a good body shot into Anzai's ribs.
Breese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anzai as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breese moves out of range of the body kick from Anzai.
Breese lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anzai throws a series of punches but Breese avoids them all with ease.
Breese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anzai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anzai closes the distance and clinches.
Breese manages to break the clinch.
Breese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breese misses with a kick to the body.
Anzai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breese.
Breese avoids the head kick by Anzai.
Sloppy strikes from Anzai. Those never looked like landing.
Anzai closes the distance and pushes Breese back into the cage.
Breese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anzai has him pressed against the cage.
Breese is looking for a takedown.
Kyoji Anzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Breese.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anzai wants a takedown but no success here.
Anzai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Anzai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Breese prevents Anzai from breaking the clinch.
Anzai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Breese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anzai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anzai doesn't manage to clinch there - Breese circles away.
Anzai stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzai has managed to clinch.
Anzai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anzai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breese.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Anzai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anzai stuffs the takedown.
Anzai clinches up against the cage.
Anzai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Breese clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Breese wants to get back to his feet.
Breese showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breese defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anzai's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzai looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Breese is controlling Anzai 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breese wants to control from the top but Anzai keeps moving.
Breese looking to sit in guard and control but Anzai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Anzai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anzai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breese's head.
Anzai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anzai pushing down on Breese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anzai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breese can do to turn this around?
Breese makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breese.
Anzai wants to control from the top but Breese keeps moving.
Anzai advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breese can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anzai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anzai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anzai trying to control from half guard but Breese is working away.
Anzai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anzai trying to control the action but Breese is working from the bottom.
Anzai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Anzai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four 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.
Breese is pressing down on Anzai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breese being controlled here, momentarily.
Breese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anzai is looking to clinch but Breese is avoiding it.
Breese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Breese tries to clinch up.
Kyoji Anzai is winning the standup battle so far.
Anzai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breese, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Anzai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Breese changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anzai tries to avoid it but Breese manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anzai to the ground. Anzai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breese rushes Anzai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Breese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breese misses with a kick to the body.
Anzai moves into range and clinches up with Breese.
Anzai tries to pull guard but Breese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anzai lands with a short shot to the head.
Anzai leaning against his opponent.
Anzai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Breese up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anzai.
Breese being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Breese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Breese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anzai tries to pull guard but Breese holds him up against the cage and eventually Anzai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Anzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anzai is trying to stall.
Anzai blocks an elbow strike.
Breese is trying to drag Anzai to the mat but Anzai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anzai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breese fails with the takedown
and Anzai counters with a series of strikes. Breese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anzai cracks a nice hook into Breese's ribs.
Anzai takes the fight into the clinch.
Anzai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Breese is defending well.
Breese tries to pull guard but Anzai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anzai is trying to pull guard but Breese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Breese avoids the elbow strike from Anzai, against the cage.
Breese taking a breather.
Breese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anzai just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anzai prevents the takedown attempt.
Anzai working hard to break the clinch.
Breese controlling the action here for a moment.
Anzai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anzai managing to block the knees to the body from Breese.
Anzai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breese's elbow.
Anzai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Breese walks away with a smile on his face. Anzai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anzai rushes Breese and presses him up against the cage.
Breese jumps guard but Anzai stands there with Breese around his waist. Breese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anzai effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anzai is struggling to control the position.
Breese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anzai prevents it.
Anzai manages to break the clinch.
Breese throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anzai was covering up waiting for the punch and Breese finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Breese chips away with some ground and pound.
Benny Breese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Anzai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Anzai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anzai, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Anzai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Northcutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Cirkunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Northcutt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Northcutt does no damage.
Cirkunov stuffs the takedown attempt from Northcutt. Northcutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Cirkunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cirkunov closes the distance and clinches.
Northcutt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Northcutt drags the fight down to the ground.
Cirkunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Northcutt keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Northcutt is looking to stand up but Cirkunov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov is fighting to break Northcutt's control of his arms but Northcutt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cirkunov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkunov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cirkunov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Northcutt trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northcutt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cirkunov.
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.
Cirkunov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Northcutt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Northcutt gets back to half guard.
Northcutt trying to control here.
Northcutt gets full guard.
Cirkunov content to stall in guard here.
Cirkunov wants to stand but Northcutt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cirkunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Northcutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirkunov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cirkunov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Cirkunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Northcutt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Northcutt is trying to control the position but Cirkunov postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Felipe Cirkunov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Northcutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Northcutt misses with a head kick.
Cirkunov rushes Northcutt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Northcutt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northcutt has picked Cirkunov up - he's going for a ride! Northcutt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cirkunov trying to hold on to Northcutt's head to control him but Northcutt postures up.
Cirkunov wants to improve his position but Northcutt is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov wants to control but Northcutt passes into side.
Northcutt lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcutt has hold of Cirkunov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cirkunov seems comfortable defending it but Northcutt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cirkunov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cirkunov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Northcutt couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Northcutt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Whiteford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Nathan Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Whiteford!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteford shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whiteford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whiteford has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson tries a body shot but Whiteford blocks it.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whiteford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Whiteford is keeping the position.
Nelson stands up and waves to Whiteford to follow him.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Whiteford back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteford gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Whiteford pulls guard.
Nelson stands up and waves to Whiteford to follow him.
Whiteford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whiteford off to one side.
Nelson gets a clinch.
Whiteford breaks from the clinch.
Whiteford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiteford shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nathan Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Whiteford.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiteford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Whiteford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Whiteford looks winded!
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Whiteford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Whiteford is predictable there
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiteford is keeping the position for now.
Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whiteford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
Whiteford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pulls Whiteford in close to prevent any damage.
Whiteford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Whiteford from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Whiteford is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whiteford shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson clinches.
Whiteford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whiteford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nathan Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Whiteford.
Nelson fails to pull guard.
Whiteford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whiteford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Whiteford. Whiteford gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Whiteford tries to counter with a clinch but Nelson shakes him off and moves away.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Whiteford's leg but Whiteford calmly moves out of range.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whiteford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson prevents Whiteford from escaping the position.
Nelson is putting a hurting on Whiteford here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Whiteford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is working Whiteford over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford regains half guard.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nelson stands up out of the half guard.
Whiteford stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford wants to clinch.
Whiteford shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Whiteford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whiteford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Whiteford defends it.
Whiteford looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson is nestled in close to Whiteford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson is looking to pass Whiteford's guard but actually Whiteford recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiteford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whiteford checks a leg kick.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Whiteford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whiteford tries a quick counter leg kick but Nelson is wise to it.
Whiteford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whiteford tries to counter with a clinch but Nelson shakes him off and moves away.
Whiteford dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Whiteford's head and hops out.
Whiteford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson clinches up with Whiteford and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteford can do to turn this around?
Whiteford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nelson decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson pulls Whiteford in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whiteford swivels and escapes.
Whiteford stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Whiteford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whiteford throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Whiteford. Whiteford gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whiteford.
Nelson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whiteford manages to circle out of the way.
Whiteford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiteford wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Whiteford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronnie Whiteford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Whiteford.
Whiteford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Whiteford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whiteford somewhat.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whiteford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whiteford throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiteford.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Whiteford and move into the clinch.
Nelson feints and as Whiteford raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson prevents Whiteford from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ronnie Whiteford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whiteford working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Whiteford.
I think Nelson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Nelson!
Nathan Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gavin Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Rousey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Rousey missing with knees to the body.
Rousey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Shamrock.
It looks like Raymond Rousey has been cut.
Rousey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rousey.
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Rousey in a clinch.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside that Rousey shrugs off.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey has Shamrock pushed against the cage.
Rousey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Rousey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Rousey avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands an elbow just above Rousey 's eye.
Rousey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Rousey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Rousey.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.
Shamrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Raymond Rousey's cut even more.
Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rousey blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Rousey tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Rousey wants a takedown.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rousey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rousey blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shamrock.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rousey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Rousey wants a takedown but no success here.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rousey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rousey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rousey looks winded!
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rousey shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rousey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Rousey is looking for a takedown.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rousey.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Rousey blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Rousey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rousey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey fails to pull guard.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rousey.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rousey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with an elbow strike.
Rousey blocks the elbow strike.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock misses with an elbow strike.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rousey can do to turn this around?
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Rousey.
Gavin Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Rousey is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Rousey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rousey throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Rousey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Rousey circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rousey.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for Rousey on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rousey tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Rousey won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rousey is breathing heavily.
Rousey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock rushes Rousey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rousey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Rousey.
Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Rousey takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Raymond Rousey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rousey.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Rousey blocks the elbow strike.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Gavin Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rousey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rousey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rousey throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rousey wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Rousey breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rousey looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Nice elbow from Shamrock.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.
Shamrock working Rousey over with knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Rousey fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rousey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rousey.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Rousey avoids the damage to the body.
Rousey avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Rousey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Rousey pushes him off.
Rousey wants to clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rousey, pushing him back against the cage.
Rousey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey breaks from the clinch.
Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rousey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rousey off to one side.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Rousey.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Rousey circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Rousey circles away.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rousey wants to clinch.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Rousey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rousey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Rousey pushes him off.
Rousey circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Rousey misses.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Rousey circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rousey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rousey feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock clinches up with Rousey and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rousey's defenses.
Rousey stalling.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raymond Rousey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raymond Rousey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gavin Shamrock!
Gavin Shamrock got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Gamrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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273 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamed Gamrot!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamrot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Palmer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gamrot decides to stand back up. Gamrot steps back and let's Palmer get back to his feet.
Gamrot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmer avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamrot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamrot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Gamrot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mario Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Gamrot.
Gamrot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palmer did well to prevent Gamrot getting side control.
Palmer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gamrot's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gamrot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer forces Gamrot back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Gamrot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Gamrot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer instigates a clinch.
Gamrot jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Gamrot around his waist. Gamrot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palmer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gamrot looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmer lands a damaging elbow.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Gamrot goes for a takedown attempt but Palmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Palmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Gamrot won't want to take too many of those.
Palmer working Gamrot over with knees to the body.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamrot.
Palmer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gamrot avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamrot.
Gamrot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gamrot working hard to break the clinch.
Gamrot managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Gamrot blocks it.
Palmer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamrot avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamrot avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamrot.
Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Gamrot takes an elbow to the temple.
Palmer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palmer landing knees to the head.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamrot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Palmer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamrot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Palmer lands an elbow inside that Gamrot shrugs off.
Gamrot avoids the elbow strike from Palmer, against the cage.
Gamrot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palmer connects with a knee to the head.
Gamrot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gamrot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer scores a nice knee to the body.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Palmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gamrot is rocked!
Palmer crunches a lovely knee into Gamrot's ribcage.
Gamrot is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer working the clinch nicely. Gamrot is working for position but Palmer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gamrot crumples up against the cage and Palmer lands two more shots before the ref can save Gamrot! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mario Palmer!
After winning the bout, Mario Palmer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Mamed Gamrot stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im gonna go back to the drawing board see what went wrong and try and improve and get that W out here next time maybe a Knockout'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Casey (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 Carl Casey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Casey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierce is thwarting Casey's attempts to control the position.
Casey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Casey is looking to escape.
Casey is not content to let Pierce control the position.
Pierce throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Casey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Casey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Casey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierce's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is keeping busy.
Pierce wants to escape the position.
Casey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Casey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pierce has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey working for the choke.
Casey doesn't have the hooks in and Pierce manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.
Casey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pierce should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Casey has tightened it up now! Pierce should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl Casey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans rushes Thomson and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans trying to control the position.
Thomson forces his way into half guard.
Evans tries to roll over but Thomson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Thomson forces his way into half guard.
Thomson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Evans is staying active underneath Thomson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans controlling the position for now.
Evans tries to roll over but Thomson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans pushes Thomson off looking to stand but Thomson dives back in and keeps control.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans wants to clinch.
Thomson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson working away.
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomson off and has taken his back!
Thomson covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans wants to control the position but Thomson frees himself and scrambles - Evans manages to regain control in side control.
Thomson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans trying to hold on to Thomson's head to control him but Thomson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Thomson trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Thomson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomson shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Thomson looking to pass the guard.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Thomson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Thomson is looking to stall here but Evans recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomson prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has his foot on Thomson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyler Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomson tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomson is one step ahead there.
Evans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thomson trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Thomson postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomson defends it easily.
Thomson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomson won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Thomson is looking for a takedown.
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomson can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Thomson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up in Thomson's guard and throws a big left but Thomson blocks it.
Evans prevents Thomson from getting back to his feet.
Thomson has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans pushes Thomson off looking to stand but Thomson dives back in and keeps control.
Evans tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thomson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Evans 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.
Tyler Thomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans trying to control but Thomson is working from the bottom.
Thomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Thomson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans gets to his feet - Thomson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomson.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side.
Thomson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomson scores with a nice head shot.
Thomson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomson somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thomson.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomson. That snapped Evans's head back.
Thomson misses with a low kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Evans attempts a counter takedown but Thomson avoids it well and moves away.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomson tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Thomson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Evans shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomson tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Thomson moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomson cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomson postures up.
Evans is striking from the bottom but Thomson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Thomson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwin Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Thomson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Thomson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Newcombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Newcombe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newcombe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fellows defends it well.
Newcombe drives through with a takedown into Fellows's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Newcombe slips nicely into half guard.
Newcombe prevents Fellows from standing back up.
Newcombe is trying to work for a kimura but Fellows is defending well.
Newcombe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcombe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newcombe is working for a kimura here but Fellows manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newcombe's guard.
Newcombe looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcombe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fellows doesn't defend quickly enough and Newcombe has managed to lock this one up! Can Fellows escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Newcombe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Newcombe!
Anton Newcombe is the new featherweight champion!
Anton Newcombe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
196 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Saint!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Saint goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank lands with a slapping head kick.
Frank drives through and clinches with Saint against the cage.
Saint on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frank landing knees to the body.
Saint takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank clinches up with Saint and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint with a nice cross.
Frank forces Saint back against the cage and clinches.
Saint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Saint in his tracks for a moment.
Frank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saint's defenses.
Saint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saint looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saint working hard to break the clinch.
Frank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frank stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint is trying to break free.
Frank misses with an elbow strike.
Frank dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saint.
Frank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank rushes Saint and presses him up against the cage.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Saint misses.
Frank clinches with his opponent.
Saint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saint has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank lands a good knee to the midsection. Saint won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Saint in his tracks for a moment.
Saint can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Frank.
Frank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saint lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frank lands an elbow inside that Saint shrugs off.
Frank has Saint pressed against the cage, preventing Saint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Saint tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saint in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint looks winded!
Frank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saint's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank blocking some punches.
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a brutal head kick. Saint looks out on his feet and Frank throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chris Frank!
Chris Frank retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Chris Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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