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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Asahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asahara's entrance music is Skrillex & Rick Ross - Purple Lamborghini. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Asahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Chat!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asahara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Asahara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asahara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asahara lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asahara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asahara wants to free his trapped foot but Chat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asahara drops an elbow to the side of Chat's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asahara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asahara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chat for as long as he can get away with.
Chat is looking for a sweep. Asahara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asahara escapes and gets back to his feet.
El Chat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asahara - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asahara thumps Chat with a low kick.
Asahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chat.
Asahara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Asahara lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Asahara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asahara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chat to his feet.
Asahara drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asahara won't allow Chat to sweep him here.
Asahara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asahara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Chat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asahara throws a solid leg kick but Chat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asahara.
Asahara throws a series of punches but Chat moves out of range.
Chat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Asahara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asahara throws a head kick that misses.
Asahara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chat on his heels. He'll look to pass Chat's guard now, I'm sure.
Asahara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asahara has closed the distance and engaged Chat in a clinch.
Chat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asahara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asahara jumps guard and drags Chat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chat is fighting to break Asahara's control of his arms but Asahara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Asahara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asahara is controlling Chat's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asahara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asahara keeping moving, preventing Chat from controlling successfully.
Asahara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asahara throws the kick towards the body but Chat avoids it.
Chat tries to clinch but Asahara moves out of range.
Asahara attempts a counter takedown but Chat avoids it well and moves away.
Chat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asahara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Asahara is trying to get back to full guard.
Chat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Asahara controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asahara has his hands clasped together around Chat's back. He's all about the action.
Asahara moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asahara seems keen to control Chat's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyoji Asahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asahara throws an overhand right that lands on Chat's shoulder, as Chat tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Asahara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Asahara throws a chopping leg kick but Chat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Asahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chat manages to avoid it.
Chat feints the counter takedown.
Asahara misses with a body kick.
Asahara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chat prevents Asahara from moving into mount.
Chat is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Asahara stalls from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asahara working the ground and pound.
Asahara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chat!
Asahara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asahara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asahara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chat is surviving well by controlling Asahara's body position as best he can.
Kyoji Asahara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asahara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chat on the ground.
Asahara get's back to his feet.
Chat tries to clinch up.
Asahara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chat avoids it.
Chat scores with a takedown into Asahara's guard.
Asahara scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asahara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chat is trying to get back to half guard.
Chat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asahara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Asahara happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chat is trying to control Asahara's posture but Asahara avoids it.
Chat is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asahara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asahara prevents Chat from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Asahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asahara 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Asahara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Velasquez has chosen Loonie - Balewala as his entrance music. Michael Collins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
As Velasquez looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Velasquez just gets out of the way.
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
As Velasquez looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Velasquez just gets out of the way.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Collins's guard.
Velasquez stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velasquez controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Collins stops Velasquez from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collins gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez misses with the ground and pound.
Velasquez decides to stand back up. Velasquez steps back and let's Collins get back to his feet.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Collins pulls Velasquez into guard.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Velasquez controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Velasquez shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez 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!
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Velasquez is trying for a kimura here. Collins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasquez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Velasquez!
A relieved looking Mauricio Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Boys Are Back by Dropkick Murphys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
King Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King Kong.
Thompson tries a body shot but King Kong blocks it.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
King Kong misses with a body punch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to clinch but King Kong is avoiding it.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King Kong counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
King Kong tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Kong blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson tries to work over King Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson tries to work over King Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson is trying to drag King Kong to the mat but King Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
King Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King Kong has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson closes the distance but King Kong moves to the side
and King Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
King Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King Kong!
Thompson unloading with bombs!
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
King Kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King Kong tries to get out of the position.
Thompson lands with some strikes.
King Kong is rocked!
Thompson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt King Kong bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Thompson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Thompson!
An out of breath Chris Thompson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Koljeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivo Koljeno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Ronny Ouellette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ivo Koljeno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouellette gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ouellette lands a right hand.
Koljeno can't break the clinch.
Ouellette has Koljeno pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ouellette pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Koljeno tumbling to the mat - Ouellette dives into Koljeno's guard.
Koljeno is trying to keep Ouellette in close.
Koljeno is looking to stand up but Ouellette isn't so interested in that idea.
Ouellette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koljeno is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouellette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koljeno's head.
Ouellette sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koljeno's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ouellette.
Ouellette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ouellette passes to side control.
Koljeno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ouellette has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koljeno misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ouellette decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koljeno's guard.
Ouellette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ouellette landing with the ground and pound.
Ouellette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ouellette chips away with some ground and pound.
Ouellette stays in close to Koljeno's body and controls the position.
Koljeno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ouellette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ouellette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ouellette is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ouellette pushes down on Koljeno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ouellette wants to pass to mount but Koljeno is defending the position.
Ouellette working Koljeno over with strikes.
Ouellette scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ouellette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ouellette slows the pace down in half guard.
Koljeno is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koljeno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Ouellette dominated that round.
That's time! Ouellette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ouellette gets a double leg takedown into Koljeno's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouellette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koljeno is keeping the position for now.
Ouellette not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ouellette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koljeno can do to turn this around?
Ouellette seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Koljeno for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno wants to get back to his feet but Ouellette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ouellette slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ouellette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ouellette controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koljeno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ouellette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koljeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ouellette looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ouellette decides to stand back up. Ouellette steps back and let's Koljeno get back to his feet.
Koljeno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koljeno.
Koljeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Koljeno is breathing heavily.
Koljeno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koljeno has his takedown stuffed
and Ouellette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouellette shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette controlling the action here.
Koljeno has hold of Ouellette's hands but Ouellette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koljeno gets full guard.
Ronny Ouellette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ouellette stays in close to Koljeno's body and controls the position.
Ouellette gets to his feet - Koljeno follows without any prompting.
That's four 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.
Koljeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koljeno fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouellette attempts a counter takedown but Koljeno avoids it well and moves away.
Ronny Ouellette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Koljeno.
Ouellette closes the distance and clinches.
Ouellette ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ouellette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ouellette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koljeno on the ground.
Koljeno throws a big elbow that misses.
Ouellette has his foot on Koljeno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koljeno works his way back into a safe position though.
Ouellette trying to control the position here.
Ouellette keeping moving, preventing Koljeno from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouellette is pulling down on Koljeno's head. It's preventing any offense from Koljeno, at least for the moment.
Koljeno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ouellette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koljeno has managed to get both his arms back between Ouellette's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Ouellette dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ouellette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koljeno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ouellette slows down the pace here.
Ouellette is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ouellette jumps guard.
Ouellette managing to control the position.
Ouellette tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koljeno is looking to advance position but Ouellette has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Koljeno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouellette goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Koljeno is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ouellette has wrist control.
Koljeno throwing strikes but missing.
Koljeno won't allow Ouellette to sweep him here.
Ouellette seems keen to control Koljeno's posture.
Ouellette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koljeno manages to get himself to full guard.
Ouellette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ouellette is pushing down on Koljeno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koljeno is fighting to maintain full guard but Ouellette has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ouellette is working away from the top position though.
Ouellette is trying to work for a kimura but Koljeno is defending well.
Koljeno trying to hold on to Ouellette's head to control him but Ouellette postures up.
Ouellette controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ouellette lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno won't allow Ouellette to pass to mount.
Ouellette winds up and cracks Koljeno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ronny Ouellette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ouellette is taking a breather. Koljeno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ouellette lands strikes from half guard.
Ouellette sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Ouellette decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Koljeno shoots and misses
and Ouellette counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koljeno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ouellette.
Ouellette scores with a takedown into Koljeno's guard.
Koljeno pushes Ouellette off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koljeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ouellette circles away.
Ronny Ouellette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Koljeno.
Ouellette clinches.
Ouellette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivo Koljeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koljeno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouellette appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Ouellette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ouellette 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Ouellette!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borys Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten Dijkhuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkhuizen has chosen Het Land Van as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borys Szymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maarten Dijkhuizen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijkhuizen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Maarten Dijkhuizen has been cut.
Dijkhuizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijkhuizen throws a hook but Szymanski blocks it.
A left and a right from Dijkhuizen both land. Nice combination.
Szymanski forces Dijkhuizen back against the cage and clinches.
Dijkhuizen tries to break free but Szymanski pushes him back against the cage.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Szymanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dijkhuizen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Szymanski.
Dijkhuizen's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dijkhuizen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Szymanski has Dijkhuizen pressed against the cage, preventing Dijkhuizen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Szymanski is leaning against Dijkhuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski gets through Dijkhuizen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dijkhuizen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Dijkhuizen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Szymanski.
Dijkhuizen is rocked!
A short right from Szymanski.
Dijkhuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dijkhuizen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Szymanski is unloading with more strikes now! Dijkhuizen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Bolievin. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Gracie !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas slips a straight right by Gracie .
Dallas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Dallas does no damage.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dallas.
Dallas throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie defending well as Dallas loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Dallas.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dallas's head backwards.
Dallas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Dallas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dallas.
Nice defenses there by Gracie .
And Gracie responds with a good body kick, but Dallas manages to step out the way in time.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Dallas drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dallas is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rock Gracie has been cut.
Dallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Dallas there.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Dallas finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dallas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dallas jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dallas is stalking Gracie . Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dallas, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Dallas!
In his post fight interview, Bo Dallas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caside Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimchee Ohno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caside Turner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimchee Ohno!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner instigates a clinch.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Ohno's takedown attempt.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ohno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner 's efforts to push away.
Ohno wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohno has double underhooks.
Ohno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turner is trying to keep an underhook but Ohno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ohno prevents Turner from standing back up.
Ohno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohno 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.
Ohno wants to get back to his feet.
Ohno is looking to stall here but Turner recovers full guard.
Ohno gets to his feet - Turner follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ohno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ohno.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Ohno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ohno tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Ohno from controlling successfully.
Ohno won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Ohno 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.
Ohno 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.
Ohno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ohno connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohno connects with a couple of short punches.
Ohno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ohno trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Ohno throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ohno trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ohno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ohno trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ohno with a nice head shot there.
Ohno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ohno 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.
Ohno is stalling in the full guard.
Ohno lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohno tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Ohno trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ohno is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchee Ohno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ohno darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Ohno into the cage.
Ohno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner gets caught napping as Ohno dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.
Ohno tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Ohno stands up over Turner , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ohno drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Ohno off! Ohno jumps back into Turner 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner kicks Ohno off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner drives through and clinches with Ohno against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is pressed up against the cage. Ohno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turner down to the mat. Turner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Caside Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimchee Ohno.
Nice jab there from Turner .
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Ohno in a clinch.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Ohno gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Ohno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohno wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohno tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Ohno is looking for a takedown.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Ohno controls the action.
Ohno avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohno has double underhooks.
Turner can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohno pulls guard successfully.
Ohno looking to control.
Turner wants to stand but Ohno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ohno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turner !
Turner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ohno clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Ohno improves position.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caside Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Ohno is controlling him.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohno won't allow it.
Ohno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Ohno's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner tries a body shot but Ohno blocks it.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caside Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimchee Ohno.
Ohno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Turner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohno has him pressed against the cage.
Turner tries to stall but Ohno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner trying to stall but Ohno improves his position.
Ohno goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Turner .
Ohno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turner to the ground. Ohno is now in Turner 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Ohno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ohno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner 's head.
Ohno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ohno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ohno 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.
Ohno 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.
Ohno prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
Ohno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ohno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ohno is controlling him.
Ohno looking to pass the guard.
Ohno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Ohno is having none of it.
Ohno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner wants to stand and escape but Ohno is having none of it.
Ohno tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Ohno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ohno drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Ohno off! Ohno jumps back into Turner 's guard.
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 Caside Turner .
I think Turner 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Neer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marques comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Josh Neer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Neer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques clinches.
Marques scores with a shoulder strike.
Marques lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marques.
Marques works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Neer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marques dives into side control.
Marques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neer is looking to regain half guard here but Marques keeps moving and retains side control.
Marques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marques. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marques landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.
Marques scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Neer to see if he's OK.
Marques tries for a kimura but Neer is defending well.
Marques controlling from side mount.
Marques gets to mount! Neer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Marques looking to secure an arm triangle but Neer defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marques with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marques has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marques working for a submission but Neer is keeping him at bay.
Neer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer tries to improve his position but instead Marques has taken his back!
Marques is working for a rear naked choke. Neer is not defending it well and Marques has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Neer refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Neer's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Marques!
Billy Marques decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iko Morrowind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Destroy Everything. Morrowind has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Iko Morrowind will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
32 - 33 - 1 |
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iko Morrowind!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrowind misses with a double jab
and Garcius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcius.
Garcius misses with a knee strike.
Morrowind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrowind connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
Morrowind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garcius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcius is looking for a counter combo.
Garcius misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrowind throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garcius counter with a right hand.
A jab from Morrowind misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrowind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Morrowind moves out of range.
Garcius scores with a kick to the body.
Morrowind's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrowind obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcius ducks under a wild hook from Morrowind.
Morrowind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcius manages to avoid it.
Garcius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrowind.
Morrowind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcius circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Morrowind.
Morrowind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Garcius.
Iko Morrowind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrowind misses with a hook
and Garcius counters with a one-two to the body.
Morrowind throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcius closes the distance and pushes Morrowind back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrowind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morrowind wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcius won't allow it.
Garcius jumps guard but Morrowind stands there with Garcius around his waist. Garcius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morrowind wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcius can't find room to land a body shot as Morrowind controls the action.
Garcius keeps control of Morrowind as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrowind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcius tries to land a knee to the head but Morrowind blocks with his arms.
Morrowind prevents a body shot from Garcius.
Garcius tries to score a body lock takedown but Morrowind shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morrowind's efforts to push away.
Morrowind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrowind throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrowind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Morrowind tries to get set, Garcius tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrowind manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrowind.
Garcius throws a big counter combination but Morrowind scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morrowind listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrowind.
Garcius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrowind stalks Garcius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcius's face. Garcius staggers backwards, shaken.
Garcius misses with a wild combination.
Morrowind is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Morrowind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrowind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morrowind lands with a straight right. Garcius didn't see that one coming.
Morrowind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcius manages to avoid it.
Morrowind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morrowind lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcius blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrowind throws a right and a left that Garcius avoids nicely.
Garcius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrowind looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcius is just out of range.
Morrowind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrowind displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaius Garcius's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Morrowind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrowind lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Morrowind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Morrowind looks to move away, Garcius throws a big counter combo but Morrowind just gets out of the way.
Garcius misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Iko Morrowind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrowind misses with a hook. Garcius ducked under it nicely.
Morrowind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Garcius does no damage.
As Garcius backs off Morrowind throws a huge counter combo but Garcius manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Morrowind.
Garcius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morrowind throws a series of punches but Garcius moves out of range.
Morrowind throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcius off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Morrowind.
Garcius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaius Garcius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Morrowind lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrowind swinging wildly here.
Iko Morrowind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrowind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrowind misses with an uppercut.
As Morrowind looks to move away, Garcius throws a big counter combo but Morrowind just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Morrowind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garcius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrowind misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcius is looking to counter punch.
Morrowind throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcius.
Garcius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrowind misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrowind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcius throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Morrowind finds it's way through Garcius's defenses.
Morrowind lands a body shot.
Morrowind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morrowind lands an overhand right.
Morrowind dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
Morrowind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius moves forwards but Morrowind connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Morrowind misses.
Garcius is looking for a counter combo.
Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrowind misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind connects with a looping right hand.
Morrowind scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrowind lands a nice hook to Garcius's body. Garcius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeez, Jaius Garcius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Morrowind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcius is looking to counter the offense by Morrowind and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrowind throws a series of punches but Garcius avoids them all with ease.
Morrowind throws a lazy right hand but Garcius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcius drops his hands momentarily and Morrowind takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcius dodges the punch combination from Morrowind.
Garcius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrowind counters with a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaius Garcius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iko Morrowind!
Iko Morrowind bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaius Garcius was interviewed post fight and said 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koba Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt has chosen Channel Zero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Koba Wyatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
271 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koba Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wyatt defends well and Grossman ends up having to push Wyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grossman drives through with a takedown into Wyatt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wyatt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grossman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grossman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wyatt smiles and moves away.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wyatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense.
Grossman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Wyatt.
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Wyatt tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wyatt counters with a nice body shot.
Wyatt lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Grossman head around and knocks him out cold! Wyatt hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt 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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