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AOC62: Stay Busy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxime Laforce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Readen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxime Laforce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Readen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laforce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Readen dodges the punch combination from Laforce.
Laforce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laforce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Readen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laforce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Readen.
Mac Readen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Laforce.
Laforce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Readen cracks Laforce with a good jab.
Readen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laforce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Readen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Readen has Laforce pressed against the cage.
Readen tries to circle away but Laforce has him pinned against the cage.
Readen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laforce tries for a takedown but Readen manages to get underhooks.
Laforce tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxime Laforce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Readen misses with a punch on the inside.
Readen is trying to break the clinch but Laforce has him pressed against the cage.
Readen is trying to break free.
Readen tries to break free but Laforce pushes him back against the cage.
Readen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Readen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Readen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laforce.
Readen stuns Laforce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laforce is breathing heavily.
Laforce slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Readen misses with a looping right.
Readen lands a lovely overhand right.
Readen scores with a nice head shot.
Readen scores with a jab. Laforce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Readen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laforce.
Laforce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laforce tries to close the distance and clinch but Readen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laforce dives in and grabs Readen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Readen pushes down on Laforce's head and hops out.
Readen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Readen throws a looping overhand right but Laforce ducks down to avoid it.
Readen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laforce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Readen.
Readen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Readen throws a shot from downtown. Laforce moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Readen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laforce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Readen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laforce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laforce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Readen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Readen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laforce had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Readen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Laforce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laforce thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Readen jabs Laforce right on the nose. Laforce blinks but takes it well.
Laforce moves forwards but Readen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laforce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Readen throws a looping overhand right but Laforce ducks down to avoid it.
Laforce wants to clinch up but Readen keeps it at a distance.
Readen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Readen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Readen cracks Laforce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Readen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Readen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laforce misses with a series of wild punches.
Readen misses with an uppercut.
Readen throws out a powerful jab.
Readen defending well as Laforce loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Readen as he connects with a hook.
Laforce just misses with a punch to the body.
Readen punishes Laforce's body with a nice straight punch.
Laforce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Readen scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laforce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Readen takes a swing at Laforce's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Laforce.
Laforce ducks under a wild hook from Readen.
Readen cracks Laforce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Readen throws out a loose jab but Laforce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laforce looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laforce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Readen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laforce.
Laforce thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Readen to regain full guard.
Laforce won't allow Readen to sweep him here.
Laforce throws a strike but Readen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laforce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Readen throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laforce wants to stand but Readen is controlling the position.
Laforce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Readen wants to control from the top but Laforce keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laforce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Readen moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Laforce.
Laforce defending well as Readen loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Readen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Laforce does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Readen 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.
Readen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Readen there.
Nice defenses there by Laforce.
Maxime Laforce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Readen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laforce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laforce. Readen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Readen looks to land a left hand but Laforce moved out of range nicely.
Laforce scoring well with a low kick there.
Readen just misses with a punch to the body.
Laforce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Readen manages to avoid it.
Laforce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Readen.
Readen scores with a punch to the head.
Readen throws a jab but it's blocked by Laforce.
Readen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laforce.
Readen defending well as Laforce loads up on a big left hand.
Laforce throws a right hand that Readen ducks under and follows up with a left that Readen also avoids with ease.
Readen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laforce drops his hands momentarily and Readen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laforce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Readen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Readen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laforce.
Laforce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laforce staying out of range there.
Laforce is looking to wear down Readen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Readen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Readen finds it's way through Laforce's defenses.
Laforce looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Readen dips to his left and cracks Laforce with an uppercut!
Readen connects with a body shot.
Readen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laforce slips a jab from Readen.
Readen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laforce misses with the combination.
Laforce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Readen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Readen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laforce.
Laforce tries to work over Readen's front leg with a kick but Readen checks it.
Readen scores with a decent looking hook.
Readen lands a jab.
Readen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Readen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laforce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laforce slips under a jab from Readen.
Readen throws a shot to the body.
Laforce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Readen sprawls well. Readen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laforce gets slowly back to his feet.
Mac Readen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Readen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laforce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laforce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Readen digs a good hook to Laforce's body.
Readen connects with a single shot there.
Readen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laforce manages to avoid it.
Readen looks to land a right hand but Laforce moved out of range.
Laforce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Laforce finds it's target.
Readen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laforce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Readen tries to avoid it but Laforce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Readen to the ground. Readen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Readen connects with a body shot.
Laforce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laforce shoots in for a takedown but Readen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxime Laforce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Readen lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Readen slips under a jab from Laforce.
Laforce throws a low kick, looking for Readen's leg but Readen calmly moves out of range.
Readen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laforce shoots in but Readen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laforce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Readen.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Readen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Readen misses the shot to the body.
Laforce throws a series of punches but Readen avoids them all with ease.
Readen throws a hook to the side of Laforce's head but Laforce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laforce defending well as Readen loads up on a big left hand.
Laforce misses with a wild combination.
Laforce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Readen.
Laforce misses with a series of wild punches.
Readen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Readen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laforce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Readen connects with the punch.
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.
Readen scores with a jab to the body.
Laforce staying out of range there.
Laforce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Readen looks to land a right hand but Laforce moved out of range.
Readen cracks Laforce with an open hand slap.
Laforce takes a swing at Readen's ribcage but misses.
Laforce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Readen misses with a looping right.
Readen needs to keep his hands up - Laforce had a free shot at his head there.
Laforce fails with a takedown attempt.
Laforce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laforce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Readen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Readen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laforce tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Readen there.
A big left from Readen misses.
Readen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laforce.
A slow jab from Readen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Readen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Readen lands with a good body shot.
Readen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laforce has time to react.
Readen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laforce wants to clinch.
Readen connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Readen misses.
A jab lands there for Laforce.
Readen throws a big shot that misses.
Readen misses with a hook to the body
and Laforce counters with a nice leg kick.
Laforce looks to land a body kick but Readen moved away.
Readen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laforce.
Readen with a nice cross.
Laforce misses with a looping left.
Readen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laforce momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Readen. That snapped Laforce's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laforce is looking to clinch.
Readen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laforce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Readen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Readen throws a body punch but Laforce moves out of range.
Laforce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Readen.
Laforce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Readen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laforce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Readen. No joy for Laforce on that attempt.
Readen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laforce in his tracks.
Readen lands a glancing blow to the side of Laforce's head.
Readen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Readen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laforce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Readen.
Laforce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laforce scoring well with a low kick there.
Readen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Readen.
Laforce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laforce lands in his opponent's guard.
Laforce stands and throws Readen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laforce sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Readen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Readen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Readen is trying to stand.
Readen tries to get to full guard but Laforce has control of the leg.
Laforce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laforce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Readen defending well though.
Laforce trying to advance position but Readen counters by regaining guard.
Readen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Readen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laforce manages to avoid it.
Readen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Readen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laforce manages to avoid it.
Laforce gets a takedown into half guard.
Readen is looking to control Laforce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Readen avoid being mounted?
Laforce is looking for a kimura but Readen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laforce to get the leverage.
Readen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laforce.
Laforce with the ground and pound but Readen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Readen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Laforce that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maxime Laforce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Readen landing strikes from the mount.
Readen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laforce because Readen loaded up on that one.
Laforce blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Readen throws some wild stikes that Laforce manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Readen.
Readen working Laforce over with strikes here.
Readen controlling from mount.
Readen with shots to the head and body - Laforce looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Readen.
I've got Readen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Readen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honovi Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honovi Blackfoot has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Honovi Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max misses with a head kick.
Blackfoot throws a big shot that misses.
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but Max sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackfoot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max misses with a head kick.
Blackfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Max is fending him off so far but Blackfoot persists. Nope, Max circles away and we're back to standing.
Max slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackfoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honovi Blackfoot.
Blackfoot dives in and grabs Max's left leg, looking for a takedown. Max pushes down on Blackfoot's head and hops out.
Max is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackfoot blocks a head kick by Max.
Blackfoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Max, looking for a takedown. Blackfoot pushes Max against the cage but Max circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Max tries to buck Blackfoot off but he can't manage it.
Max avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blackfoot.
Max keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blackfoot is working for a guillotine from mount but Max frees his head quite easily.
Max tries to lock up and control but Blackfoot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackfoot looking to secure an arm triangle but Max defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Max is trying to escape the mount.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
Blackfoot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Max to take his back!
Max looking to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackfoot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Max defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Blackfoot not allowing Max to control his hands.
Blackfoot is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Max taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blackfoot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Honovi Blackfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marles Chartel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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128 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marles Chartel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chartel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chartel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chartel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chartel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Chartel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chartel has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Chartel from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Chartel defends easily.
Chartel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chartel working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chartel won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Chartel from controlling successfully.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chartel manages to get himself to full guard.
Chartel keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Chartel wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chartel keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chartel is keeping the position for now.
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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chartel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chartel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chartel showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking to control Chartel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chartel prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chartel wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Chartel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep here but Chartel controlling him for the moment.
Chartel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
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.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chartel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Chartel 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 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trevor Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meredith comes into the arena with Four Kicks blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowness shoots in looking for a takedown. Meredith tries to sprawl out of it but Bowness keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meredith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meredith closes the distance and clinches.
Meredith works on Bowness's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowness letting Meredith take a breather here.
Bowness fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meredith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meredith closes the distance and clinches.
Meredith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bowness.
Bowness has a couple of punches blocked by Meredith.
Meredith looking to throw knees to the head but Bowness is blocking nicely.
Meredith lands an elbow that stopped Bowness in his tracks for a moment.
Meredith lands a knee to the head.
Meredith misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Meredith.
Meredith stops a takedown attempt from Bowness.
Meredith lands a nice elbow.
Bowness tries to pull guard but Meredith holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowness drops back down to his feet.
Bowness is working for takedown but Meredith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meredith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meredith.
Meredith lands a knee to the body.
Bowness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meredith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meredith lands a good knee to the midsection. Bowness won't want to take too many of those.
Bowness looks gassed!
Meredith is struggling to control the position.
Meredith manages to break the clinch.
Meredith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meredith has managed to clinch.
Meredith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowness keeps the fight on the outside.
Meredith clinches up against the cage.
Meredith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meredith lands an elbow inside that Bowness shrugs off.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bowness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meredith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meredith wants to clinch.
Meredith takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meredith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowness's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith lands an elbow that stopped Bowness in his tracks for a moment.
Meredith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bowness is not content to let Meredith control the position.
Meredith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meredith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowness does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meredith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowness wants to improve his position but Meredith is controlling well.
Meredith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meredith trying to pass the guard but Bowness defending well.
Meredith trying to control from half guard but Bowness is working away.
Bowness is trying to maintain the position but Meredith is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bowness throws out a loose jab but Meredith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meredith moves in looking to clinch but Bowness pushes him off.
Meredith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Meredith.
Bowness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowness fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowness has a takedown stuffed.
Bowness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meredith throws a right and a left that Bowness avoids nicely.
Bowness swats away the attempt to clinch by Meredith.
Meredith fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Meredith obliges.
Meredith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bowness goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowness takes an elbow to the temple.
Bowness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meredith smiles and moves away.
Meredith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowness tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meredith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowness somewhat.
Meredith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meredith wants to free his trapped foot but Bowness is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meredith drops an elbow to the side of Bowness's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Meredith 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.
Meredith has managed to clinch.
Meredith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meredith lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Meredith.
Meredith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meredith lands a good knee to the midsection. Bowness won't want to take too many of those.
Meredith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meredith lands a nice elbow.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bowness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowness takes a knee right on the jaw!
Meredith has hold of one of Bowness's legs. Bowness is fighting the takedown attempt but Meredith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bowness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meredith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meredith passes into half guard.
Meredith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowness wants to improve his position but Meredith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meredith throwing shots but Bowness is blocking nicely.
Meredith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bowness's head.
Meredith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meredith trying to pass the guard but Bowness defending well.
Meredith is just content to waste time from the top position. Bowness takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meredith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meredith managing to control the position.
Bowness won't allow Meredith to sweep him here.
Meredith looking to control.
Meredith pulls Bowness in to control the position.
Bowness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meredith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bowness trying to control but Meredith is working from the bottom.
Bowness is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meredith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meredith has escaped and now he's on top!
Bowness keeping moving, preventing Meredith from controlling successfully.
Bowness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meredith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith lands a couple of elbows.
Meredith trying to control but Bowness is working from the bottom.
Meredith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meredith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meredith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Meredith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bowness will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Meredith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bowness is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Meredith yanks on the arm and Bowness is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Meredith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Meredith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aivan Kamala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lafever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafever has chosen Debonaire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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27
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aivan Kamala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Lafever!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafever tries to land a front kick but Kamala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala blocks a leg kick.
Kamala shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafever tries to sprawl out of it but Kamala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafever manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamala scores with a takedown into Lafever's guard.
Lafever wants to stand and escape but Kamala is having none of it.
Lafever really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamala looking to pass the guard.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala is really struggling to control Lafever but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamala postures up.
Lafever wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamala moves out of range as Lafever throws a body kick.
Kamala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danny Lafever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafever.
Kamala scores a takedown into full mount!
Kamala looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lafever is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lafever and Kamala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kamala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lafever rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamala's guard! Nice work there by Lafever!
Kamala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamala is trying to hold Lafever in close to prevent damage but Lafever has managed to pass into half guard.
Lafever wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamala keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafever is thwarting Kamala's attempts to control the position.
Lafever stands up and beckons Kamala to join him on the feet.
Danny Lafever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Lafever missing with a left hand there. Kamala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamala avoids the head kick by Lafever.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lafever to the mat! Lafever manages to get full guard.
Kamala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafever is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafever wants to get back to his feet but Kamala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala stays in close to Lafever's body and controls the position.
Kamala trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lafever manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lafever looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aivan Kamala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lafever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
Kamala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafever has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamala wants to control but Lafever is keeping him busy.
Lafever is looking for a sweep. Kamala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lafever defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafever pushes Kamala off looking to stand but Kamala dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lafever wants to get back to full guard.
Kamala trying to control the action but Lafever is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lafever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafever sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lafever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lafever is looking to land body kicks.
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.
Lafever finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lafever is breathing heavily.
Lafever attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Kamala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafever. Lafever obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafever!
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala avoids the head kick by Lafever.
Lafever tries to land a leg kick but Kamala saw it coming and moves away.
Kamala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafever.
Kamala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lafever swivels and escapes.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamala checks a low kick from Lafever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamala is trying to work for a kimura but Lafever is defending well.
Kamala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lafever tries to get to full guard but Kamala has control of the leg.
Kamala is looking to advance position but Lafever won't allow it.
Kamala prevents Lafever from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala passes to side control.
Kamala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lafever rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamala's guard! Nice work there by Lafever!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafever stays in close to Kamala's body and controls the position.
Kamala wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lafever is now in half guard.
Kamala trying to control but Lafever postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aivan Kamala dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lafever misses with a shot to the body
so Kamala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafever trying to keep a closed guard but Kamala is proving a slippery customer.
Lafever wants to stand and escape but Kamala is having none of it.
Kamala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamala tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafever is retaining full guard.
Kamala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lafever controls Kamala momentarily but Kamala frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamala is one step ahead there.
Kamala tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafever is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lafever throws a head kick but Kamala moves out of range.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses.
Lafever takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Kamala.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
Lafever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danny Lafever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafever gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kamala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala won't allow Lafever to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lafever darts in trying to clinch
and Kamala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafever lands a head kick!
Lafever scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala shoots in for a double leg but Lafever sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lafever throws a body kick the misses
so Kamala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafever wants to stand up but Kamala is controlling him.
Kamala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafever is keeping the position for now.
Kamala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamala stops Lafever from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aivan Kamala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamala, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aivan Kamala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Jonathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Snow's choice of entrance music: Oh Canada. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Jonathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Snow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathan lands a right hook to the body.
Jonathan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonathan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jonathan wants to clinch.
Jonathan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonathan tried to score with a low kick but Snow checks it.
Jonathan tries to clinch up.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonathan throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Jonathan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonathan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonathan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
Jonathan tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body.
Jonathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Jonathan tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range.
Jonathan darts in trying to clinch
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jonathan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jonathan lands a nice knee to the body.
Jonathan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Snow looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Jonathan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathan lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jonathan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jonathan lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Jonathan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jonathan lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Matt Snow has been cut.
Jonathan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jonathan slows down the pace here.
Jonathan lands a shoulder strike.
Jonathan lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jonathan.
Jonathan lands an elbow inside.
Snow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snow is rocked!
Jonathan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonathan finish him?
Jonathan jerks Snow's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Snow drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jonathan goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jonathan because Snow was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Stan Jonathan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ajantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu comes to the cage accompanied by "You Don't Know" by Eminem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Ajantis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajantis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ajantis is looking to clinch.
Lieu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ajantis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajantis misses with an uppercut. Lieu saw that one coming.
Ajantis lands with a nice combination. Lieu backs away looking to recover.
Ajantis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lieu's sensitive parts.
Lieu drops his hands momentarily and Ajantis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Ajantis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lieu.
Ajantis tries to close the distance and clinch but Lieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hector Ajantis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajantis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ajantis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieu circles away.
Ajantis misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajantis misses with a hook. Lieu ducked under it nicely.
Ajantis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ajantis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieu circles away.
Ajantis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lieu slips a jab from Ajantis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ajantis.
A head kick misses from Ajantis.
Lieu misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ajantis.
Ajantis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Zane Lieu has been cut.
Lieu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lieu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ajantis lands with a cross.
Ajantis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajantis avoids the body shot from Lieu.
Ajantis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lieu checks a leg kick.
Donk. Ajantis catches Lieu right on the button with a cross.
Ajantis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lieu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ajantis.
Lieu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ajantis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu throws a hook but Ajantis blocks it.
Lieu looks to land a right hand but Ajantis moved out of range.
Ajantis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lieu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ajantis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lieu is just out of range.
Ajantis throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Lieu misses.
Nice body punch from Ajantis.
Ajantis throws a right and a left that Lieu avoids nicely.
A shot to de liver by Ajantis. Beautiful body shot.
Ajantis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu avoids a kick to the body.
Ajantis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ajantis duly obliges.
Ajantis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Ajantis.
Lieu keeps the fight on the outside.
Lieu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ajantis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lieu on the side of the head.
Ajantis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lieu. That did some damage!
Ajantis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lieu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ajantis cracks Lieu with an open hand slap.
Lieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ajantis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zane Lieu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ajantis looks to land a right hand but Lieu moved out of range.
Lieu connects with a superb combination that knocks Ajantis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lieu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ajantis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zane Lieu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Alucard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nicholas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Alucard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholas is looking to chop away at Alucard's legs.
Alucard scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nicholas.
Jab by Alucard.
Nicholas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alucard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicholas tries to score with a low kick but Alucard moves his leg out of the way.
Nicholas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alucard lands a jab.
Nicholas misses with a few strikes there.
Nicholas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Alucard.
Alucard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nicholas!
Nicholas wants to hold on but Alucard pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alucard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alucard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholas is desperately trying to improve his position but Alucard has a good base and remains in mount.
Alucard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nicholas hang on?
Alucard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicholas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nicholas wants to control but Alucard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nicholas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nicholas is rocked!
Alucard lands a big shot to the head and Nicholas winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Alucard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Semi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abula Babu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semi Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Semi Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abula Babu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a wild body kick that Babu sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Babu cracks Silva with a good jab.
Babu misses with a wild body shot.
Babu misses with a wild body shot.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babu moves away.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Babu moves away and avoids it.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Babu avoids it.
Babu checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babu looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Babu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Babu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Babu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva is trying to keep Babu in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but Babu is controlling the position.
Babu trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Babu looking to pass the guard.
Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Babu frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Babu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Semi Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Mantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marvin Mantis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mantis.
Durden throws a jab when Mantis was well out of range.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Mantis saw that one coming.
Mantis dodges the punch combination from Durden.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mantis.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mantis's head.
Mantis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantis misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Mantis slips under a jab from Durden.
Mantis lands with a nice body kick.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Mantis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mantis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mantis! Durden is out on his feet! Mantis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Durden is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Durden is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Mantis!
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