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UEC 14:Adams V.S. Graham PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Isaacson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaacson comes to the cage accompanied by "Fire, Fire" by M.I.A.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Isaacson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Faber!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isaacson swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Isaacson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Isaacson.
Faber is looking to clinch.
Isaacson moves out of range of the strikes.
Isaacson cracks Faber with a good jab.
Isaacson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faber is rocked!
Isaacson drops Faber with a left right combo! Isaacson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Faber is still in real trouble! Can Isaacson finish him?
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!
Isaacson swings around for an armbar but Faber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Isaacson's guard.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isaacson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Faber pushing down on Isaacson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Isaacson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Isaacson wants to improve his position but instead Faber has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson is looking to escape.
Isaacson is trying to control but can't.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isaacson keeps working.
Faber prevents Isaacson from standing back up.
Isaacson punching from the bottom.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Isaacson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Isaacson wants to get back to full guard but Faber has passed into side control.
Faber working the ground and pound effectively.
Isaacson is trying to reverse the position but instead Faber has taken his back - oops!
Faber doesn't have the hooks in and Isaacson manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Isaacson from controlling successfully.
Faber looks gassed!
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isaacson throwing strikes from guard but Faber blocks nicely.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Isaacson from controlling successfully.
Isaacson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faber actively working from the bottom here.
Isaacson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Isaacson scores with a punch to the head.
Faber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Isaacson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faber lands with a straight right. Isaacson didn't see that one coming.
Isaacson lands with a nice combination. Faber backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber avoids the body shot from Isaacson.
Isaacson misses with an uppercut
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Isaacson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faber stands up out of the half guard.
Isaacson misses with a right hand
and Faber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isaacson trying to control the position.
Faber trying to control but Isaacson is working from the bottom.
Isaacson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.
Isaacson looking to control but Faber passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isaacson wants to get back to his feet.
Isaacson is looking to get back to full guard here but Faber has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson is bucking up trying to escape but Faber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Faber controlling from the full mount.
Isaacson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Faber tries to control but Isaacson wriggling away.
Isaacson wants to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Isaacson is working to get back to half guard.
Isaacson is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber prevents Isaacson from getting the reversal.
Faber controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Faber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Isaacson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Isaacson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
Isaacson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Isaacson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franklin Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Isaacson has Faber pulled in close to control his posture.
Isaacson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faber is controlling him.
Isaacson wants to improve his position but instead Faber has moved into half guard.
Isaacson tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.
Isaacson wants to get back to his feet.
Faber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Isaacson misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Isaacson misses
and Faber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faber lands a nice hook to Isaacson's body. Isaacson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isaacson cracks a nice hook into Faber's ribs.
Isaacson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isaacson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Isaacson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaacson lands a really nice looking cross but Faber seems unphased.
Faber tries to clinch up but Isaacson circles away and keeps his distance.
Isaacson misses the body punch
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Isaacson's guard.
Faber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Faber stands and steps away. Isaacson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Isaacson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Isaacson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isaacson missing with a left hand there. Faber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Isaacson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson misses with a body punch
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Isaacson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Faber stands and steps away. Isaacson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Isaacson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samuel Isaacson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Faber.
Isaacson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Isaacson.
Faber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Isaacson keeps the fight on the outside.
Samuel Isaacson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaacson throws a sloppy body shot
and Faber counters with a takedown into side control.
Faber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Isaacson down.
You can see the frustration on Isaacson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Isaacson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Faber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isaacson missing with a left hand there. Faber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Isaacson sprawls well initially but Faber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Faber connects with a nice short shot to Isaacson's temple.
Faber trying to control the pace.
Faber thows a huge punch but Isaacson dodges it nicely.
Faber prevents Isaacson from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Faber.
Faber is looking for a kimura here.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Isaacson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson wants to get back to full guard but Faber has mounted him!
Faber prevents Isaacson from getting the reversal.
Faber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Isaacson to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Isaacson trying to get back to his feet but Faber is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isaacson trying to control the hands but Faber won't let him.
Faber misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Isaacson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Isaacson as Faber shoots in.
Isaacson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
Faber shoots in but Isaacson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Isaacson is winning the standup battle so far.
Isaacson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faber at a distance.
Isaacson tests Faber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Isaacson tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isaacson throws a series of punches but Faber moves out of range.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuel Isaacson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Faber.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isaacson misses with a shot to the body
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Faber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Isaacson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Faber, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faber is on top in guard.
Faber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Faber slips a jab and a cross from Isaacson.
Isaacson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Isaacson tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faber misses with a wild combination.
Isaacson lands a two punch combo.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Isaacson sprawls well.
Faber throws and low kick but Isaacson moves out of range easily.
Samuel Isaacson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isaacson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Isaacson is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacson is not content to let Faber control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson trying to control here.
Faber is tying to control. Isaacson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Isaacson wants to get back to full guard.
Isaacson is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Isaacson avoid being mounted?
Isaacson is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacson trying to control but Faber postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faber shoots in and bounces Isaacson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Isaacson is trying to keep Faber in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Isaacson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Isaacson cracks Faber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Isaacson scores with a punch to the head.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Isaacson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Isaacson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faber doesn't seem phased though.
Isaacson swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Isaacson swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Isaacson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isaacson lands with a nice body punch.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Isaacson sprawls well.
Faber keeps Isaacson at a distance using the push kick.
Faber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Isaacson struggling a bit here.
Isaacson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber working away.
Isaacson gets back to half guard.
Faber stops Isaacson from getting back to his feet.
Isaacson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isaacson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Faber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isaacson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samuel Isaacson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaacson throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Isaacson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faber's head.
Isaacson blocks a leg kick.
Isaacson misses with a body punch
and Faber counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faber 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Faber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Watanabe's choice of entrance music: "One Things Leads To Another" by The Fixx. Gonzo Rawlings has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gonzo Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junichi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rawlings showed some decent athleticism there.
Rawlings keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rawlings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rawlings is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Rawlings is pressing down on Watanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watanabe is holding on for now.
Watanabe is positioning himself well to prevent Rawlings advancing to mount.
Rawlings is working for a submission of some sort.
Watanabe won't allow Rawlings to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to stand back up but Rawlings is controlling him
Watanabe is pressing down on Rawlings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Watanabe has control of Rawlings's left arm, preventing Rawlings from doing any damage.
Rawlings stops Watanabe from standing up.
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings being controlled here momentarily.
Rawlings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rawlings is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Watanabe swinging wilding here.
Watanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watanabe as he jumps to the side.
Gonzo Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe lands a jab to Rawlings's midsection.
Watanabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watanabe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watanabe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe throws a right hand that Rawlings ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawlings also avoids with ease.
Watanabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Rawlings with that takedown attempt.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawlings. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzo Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junichi Watanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt - Watanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rawlings shoots in but Watanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings gets a takedown into half guard.
Watanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watanabe can't keep his opponent in guard - Rawlings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rawlings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watanabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watanabe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rawlings.
Rawlings stops Watanabe from getting back to his feet.
Watanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watanabe has one foot on Rawlings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawlings off to one side.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Watanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rawlings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawlings. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watanabe is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Watanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Watanabe scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe misses the shot to the body.
Watanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rawlings rather than just go for the knockout.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Watanabe is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watanabe has his hands on Rawlings's head, controlling the position.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watanabe is keeping the position for now.
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Watanabe stalks Rawlings and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rawlings's face. Rawlings staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gonzo Rawlings has been cut.
Watanabe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watanabe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches up with Watanabe, looking for a takedown. Rawlings pushes Watanabe against the cage but Watanabe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rawlings looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzo Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzo Rawlings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawlings looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Watanabe swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe working a defensive guard here.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Rawlings tries to pass.
Watanabe wants to stand but Rawlings is controlling the position.
Rawlings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watanabe dives on top into guard.
Watanabe is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings is looking for a triangle but Watanabe pushes his legs off easily.
Watanabe wants to stand but Rawlings is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Watanabe works over Rawlings's head and body with a nice combination.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Rawlings has a takedown stuffed.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Watanabe as Rawlings shoots in.
Rawlings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watanabe circles away.
Rawlings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe jabs at Rawlings's body.
Rawlings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Watanabe as Rawlings shoots in.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown.
Watanabe throws a right and a left that Rawlings avoids nicely.
Rawlings moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Watanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watanabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watanabe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rawlings at a distance.
Rawlings looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Watanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawlings moves forwards but Watanabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Watanabe shows good takedown defense.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Watanabe.
Watanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rawlings shoots for a takedown but Watanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rawlings on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Watanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
Rawlings misses with a lunging right hand
and Watanabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings fails with the takedown
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Rawlings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe lands a right hook to the body.
Rawlings seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Rawlings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watanabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Watanabe lands the left hand.
Gonzo Rawlings's cut is getting worse.
Rawlings misses with a takedown
and Watanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Watanabe circles away easily
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watanabe connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rawlings tumbling to the canvas! Watanabe pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rawlings was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junichi Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Berlin MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Price will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berlin MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Price!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price closes the distance and clinches.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
Price jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Price has picked MacLeod up - he's going for a ride! Price dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
MacLeod kicks Price off and gets back to his feet.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Price slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Price drags him back down.
Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacLeod knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Price misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacLeod is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Price wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
Price works to advance to full mount. MacLeod defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacLeod's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Price get's back to his feet.
Price looks gassed!
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Price moves away
and Price counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Price is working for takedown but MacLeod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berlin MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Price.
MacLeod pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Price wants a takedown but no success here.
MacLeod lands a right hand.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berlin MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod wants to clinch but Price slips to the side
and Price counters by moving into the clinch.
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Price moves away
and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacLeod clinches but Price breaks the clinch
and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but MacLeod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on MacLeod - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacLeod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but MacLeod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacLeod is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price tries for a takedown. No joy.
Price pulls guard effortlessly.
MacLeod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price is looking for a triangle but MacLeod pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacLeod's guard.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Price is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price pushing down on MacLeod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet.
MacLeod trying to control from the bottom.
MacLeod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price tries to clinch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a right hand that misses
and Price counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacLeod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Price tries for a takedown but MacLeod manages to get underhooks.
Price keeps control of MacLeod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacLeod down to the mat. MacLeod avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price wants to clinch.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Price wants to stand but MacLeod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price counters by clinching up.
MacLeod is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacLeod's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to stall but Price uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacLeod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Price dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod misses with a left hand
and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berlin MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Price.
Price wants a takedown.
Price can't get the takedown.
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price tries to pull guard but MacLeod won't allow it.
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
Price changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacLeod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
Price is rocked!
Price takes a shot to the head.
Price is still on wobbly legs! Can MacLeod finish him?
Price is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Price's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Price drops to his knees and MacLeod pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berlin MacLeod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayatollah Khomeini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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174 lbs
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178 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayatollah Khomeini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khomeini closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Khomeini pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Khomeini circles away easily
and Khomeini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khomeini wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khomeini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khomeini.
Khomeini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Khomeini has control of the leg.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Khomeini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khomeini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khomeini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Khomeini tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khomeini sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khomeini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Khomeini is defending it quite comfortably.
Khomeini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khomeini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khomeini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khomeini looks gassed!
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khomeini is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khomeini tries to clinch up.
Ayatollah Khomeini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khomeini gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Khomeini trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khomeini tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khomeini wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khomeini manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson 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.
Khomeini has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Khomeini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson postures up.
Khomeini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khomeini is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Khomeini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Khomeini drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Khomeini off! Khomeini jumps back into Johnson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khomeini drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Khomeini off! Khomeini jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Khomeini advances to half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khomeini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khomeini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khomeini off and has taken his back!
Khomeini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Khomeini tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ayatollah Khomeini will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Khomeini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khomeini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khomeini's guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khomeini defends it well.
Khomeini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khomeini looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khomeini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Khomeini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Khomeini doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khomeini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Khomeini trying to control the position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Khomeini.
Khomeini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khomeini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khomeini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khomeini in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Khomeini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayatollah Khomeini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Boulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Boulet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick and Boulet moves out of range easily.
Harvath throws a head kick but Boulet moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Harvath.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boulet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boulet lands in his opponent's guard.
Harvath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boulet is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harvath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boulet's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Boulet's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harvath looking to break Boulet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boulet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harvath will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boulet manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harvath's guard. Nice work there by Boulet.
Harvath keeping moving, preventing Boulet from controlling successfully.
Boulet passes Harvath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harvath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulet is working away from the top position though.
Boulet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boulet wants to pass to mount but Harvath is defending the position.
Boulet 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath looking for submissions off his back.
Harvath actively working from the bottom here.
Boulet is looking to advance position but Harvath won't allow it.
Harvath is defending against the submission attempts here by Boulet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boulet tries to move into range but Harvath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harvath tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Harvath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harvath is breathing heavily.
Boulet scores with a takedown into Harvath's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath keeping moving, preventing Boulet from controlling successfully.
Harvath working for a triangle but Boulet defends it easily.
Harvath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boulet controls the pace.
Boulet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harvath's head.
Boulet preventing the sweep.
Boulet thows a big elbow that misses.
Harvath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boulet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boulet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boulet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boulet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harvath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boulet passes into half guard.
Harvath gets back to full guard.
Harvath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harvath has his foot on Boulet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boulet works his way back into a safe position though.
Harvath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boulet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harvath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boulet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boulet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boulet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harvath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harvath is looking for a triangle but Boulet pushes his legs off easily.
Boulet wants to control from the top but Harvath keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boulet is pushing down on Harvath's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harvath is fighting to maintain full guard but Boulet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boulet is trying to work for a kimura but Harvath is defending well.
Harvath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvath regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boulet wants to pass the guard but Harvath is keeping the position.
Harvath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boulet thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boulet looking to pass the guard.
Harvath working for a triangle but Boulet defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harvath misses with a head kick.
Boulet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harvath circles away.
Boulet shoots in for a double leg but Harvath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Harvath connects with a high kick.
Dirk Harvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulet avoids the head kick by Harvath.
Boulet blocks a head kick by Harvath.
Boulet looks to land a combination. Harvath sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boulet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harvath's guard.
Boulet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvath keeping moving, preventing Boulet from controlling successfully.
Boulet advances position into side control!
Boulet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harvath, who protects the arm well.
Boulet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harvath is avoiding damage well.
Boulet working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harvath in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boulet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harvath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Harvath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Evans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Evans throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Evans is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stands and steps away. Lewis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans wants to clinch.
Lewis stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lewis jumps guard but Evans stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Evans rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Evans darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Evans has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Lewis passes into half guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like Lewis is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis is tying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Lewis can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Evans tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Lewis tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Lewis tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis looking to control.
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
Evans preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lewis closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Lewis.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans pulls Lewis into guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
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.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to strike off his back.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Lewis 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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Anderson Lewis.
I think Evans 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blackie Kilmister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen shot to the dark by day to remember 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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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blackie Kilmister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmister shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilmister thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Kilmister shows good takedown defense.
A head kick from Kilmister lands but Turner takes it in his stride.
Kilmister cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner is rocked!
Kilmister cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilmister finish him?
Kilmister cracks Turner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Turner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kilmister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Turner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blackie Kilmister!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cote's choice of entrance music: Slaughterhouse-The One. The key to victory for Isaac Moore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Cote!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks for a takedown but Cote sprawls well.
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore tries to clinch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Cote stuffs the takedown.
Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Moore postures up.
Moore being controlled here momentarily.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moore trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
Cote is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cote has his feet on Moore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cote looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cote is trying to improve his position.
Moore trying to control the action but Cote is working from the bottom.
Cote tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moore wants to control but Cote is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
Cote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore with a nice head shot there.
Cote manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote scoring with strikes but Moore is staying in there.
Cote tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
Cote working Moore over with strikes here.
Moore squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cote controlling his opponent.
Moore has given up his back here.
Cote is persistently looking for the submission but Moore is defending it well.
Moore breaks Cote's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cote works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cote is on top in guard.
Moore controls Cote momentarily but Cote frees himself.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cote wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Cote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moore preventing the sweep.
Cote will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Moore wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Cote keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cote holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cote is on top in guard.
Cote postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Cote is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Cote is looking for a sweep.
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.
Cote looking for a sweep but Moore has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cote is squirming around, avoiding Moore's attempts to control the action.
Moore manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cote to take his back!
Moore controls the position.
Cote is trying to break free.
Cote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote breaks Moore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Cote showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cote works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cote seems to be looking for submissions.
Cote slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Cote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cote winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cote is trying to control the action in half guard but Moore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cote is taking a breather. Moore 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cote.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Cote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore trying to hold on to Cote's head to control him but Cote postures up.
Cote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cote can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Moore and Cote drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Moore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Moore!
Isaac Moore retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ready To Deal. Warren Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Adams!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adams 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.
Graham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graham is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graham is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Adams swings around for an armbar but Graham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Graham rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Graham is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Adams! Warren Adams retains his featherweight title!
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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