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The Road. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Brown (ranked 5700 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Bob Le Boulder (ranked 224 p4p, 145 weight class). Le Boulder has chosen Monty Python Lumberjack Song as his entrance music. Bosko Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bosko Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Le Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand up but Le Boulder is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Boulder controls the pace.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le Boulder moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Brown has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder is in full control for now.
Le Boulder throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's six 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.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder missing with punches from the back.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder has full control of the position and if anything, Brown has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Le Boulder controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Le Boulder looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brown taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Le Boulder!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Le Boulder thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spokoynoy Nochi (ranked 4278 p4p, 4279 weight class) and Dos Vydaniya (ranked 173 p4p, 175 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spokoynoy Nochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dos Vydaniya!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vydaniya throws a sloppy head kick and Nochi moves out of range easily.
Vydaniya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nochi is looking for a sweep. Vydaniya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vydaniya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Nochi scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Dos Vydaniya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nochi.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vydaniya avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vydaniya, as that shot connected.
Nochi drops Vydaniya with a beautiful combination! Vydaniya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nochi is looking for the KO!
Nochi tries to clinch but Vydaniya is having none of it.
Nochi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vydaniya circles away.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Spokoynoy Nochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dos Vydaniya.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vydaniya tries to land a front kick but Nochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Vydaniya with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vydaniya tries to clinch but Nochi moves out of range.
Vydaniya shoots in but Nochi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses.
Vydaniya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nochi fails to land the takedown.
Vydaniya unleashes a big counter combination but Nochi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vydaniya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Nochi with that takedown attempt.
Vydaniya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vydaniya content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nochi tries to roll over but Vydaniya keeps him under control.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet.
Nochi trying to control here.
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.
Vydaniya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vydaniya is keen to just control but Nochi is a slippery customer.
Nochi wants to control but Vydaniya is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nochi swivels and escapes.
Nochi misses with a two punch combination.
Vydaniya misses with a body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vydaniya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vydaniya lands with a nice body punch.
Nochi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vydaniya tries to kick Nochi off in order to stand up. Nochi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vydaniya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vydaniya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nochi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nochi looks for a takedown but Vydaniya sprawls well.
Nochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nochi lands in his opponent's guard.
Vydaniya pushes Nochi off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vydaniya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nochi.
Nochi throws a hook but Vydaniya avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Vydaniya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vydaniya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Nochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nochi is trying to break the clinch but Vydaniya has him pressed against the cage.
Vydaniya pulls guard successfully.
Vydaniya looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vydaniya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vydaniya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nochi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vydaniya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nochi has managed to get both his arms back between Vydaniya's legs - danger averted.
Vydaniya striking off his back but it's not causing Nochi any problems.
Vydaniya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nochi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's eight 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.
Nochi passes into half guard.
Vydaniya is trying to control but can't.
Vydaniya is looking for a sweep. Nochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vydaniya gets caught napping as Nochi dives in and scores a takedown. Vydaniya manages to retain guard.
Vydaniya kicks Nochi off and gets to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nochi throws a right hand that Vydaniya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vydaniya also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nochi.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vydaniya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vydaniya is looking for the big counter here.
Vydaniya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vydaniya. No joy for Nochi on that attempt.
Nochi dives in and grabs Vydaniya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vydaniya pushes down on Nochi's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Vydaniya.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dos Vydaniya.
I think Vydaniya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinayaka Totemo (ranked 24198 p4p, 5852 weight class) and Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 245 p4p, 238 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinayaka Totemo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1499 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Borscht Balgav (ranked 57 p4p, 103 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Borscht Balgav was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borscht Balgav!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balgav is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.
Kakuto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balgav is trying to escape back to his feet but Kakuto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Balgav is defending well.
Kakuto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries for a kimura but Balgav is defending well.
Balgav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakuto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balgav keeps working.
Balgav pushes Kakuto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kakuto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balgav has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balgav can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balgav tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Balgav.
Balgav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balgav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuto punches Balgav on the ear.
Kakuto has his arm under Balgav's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Balgav is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
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