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UEC 18:Remember PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Granderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Granderson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granderson misses with the combination.
Granderson tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price drives through and clinches with Granderson against the cage.
Price drags the fight down to the ground.
Price kicks Granderson off and gets to his feet.
Granderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Granderson shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Rashad Granderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Price jumps guard.
Granderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Granderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Price Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Granderson's back instead.
Price misses with an elbow to the head.
Price doesn't have the hooks in and Granderson manages to turn into his guard.
Granderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price is looking for a triangle but Granderson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price looking for a guillotine here but Granderson defends easily.
Price keeping moving, preventing Granderson from controlling successfully.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Granderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Granderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Granderson wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Granderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Price is breathing heavily.
Granderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Granderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granderson throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Granderson misses.
Granderson swinging wilding here.
Granderson misses with a double jab.
Granderson closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Granderson pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Granderson.
Granderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Granderson persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Granderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Granderson pulls his head out easily.
Granderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Price missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price trying to strike off his back.
Price manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Price working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price passes Granderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Price is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Granderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Price uses his free foot to push down on Granderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Granderson.
Granderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Price.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price working for a guillotine from mount but Granderson is in no mood to give up.
Price swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Granderson is now in Price's guard. A big mistake from Price there, giving up the dominant position!
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Granderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Granderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Price won't allow Granderson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Price dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Price pushes Granderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Price jumps guard and drags Granderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Price had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Granderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Price Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Granderson's back instead.
Price is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Price is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Granderson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Price off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, shot to the dark by day to remember. Brandon Kage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Kage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Kage sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kage is retaining full guard.
Kage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
Turner is trying to keep Kage in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner 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.
Kage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kage wants to stand but Turner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner is trying to trip Kage. He has hold of a leg but Kage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turner trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kage is keeping the position for now.
Kage tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner won't allow Kage to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kage misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kage looks gassed!
Turner wants to control but Kage is keeping him busy.
Kage wants to get back to his feet.
Turner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kage is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kage avoid being mounted?
Turner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kage darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turner forces Kage back against the cage and clinches.
Turner lands a body punch.
Kage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Turner stalls from top position.
Turner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kage fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a head kick.
Kage with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Kage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage gets full guard.
Kage looking to control.
Kage looking for a sweep. Not yet Kage, not yet.
Kage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kage is tightening it up a little... Turner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turner taps out! nice BJJ there by Kage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Kage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Reinegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Reinegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kain Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinegger throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Reinegger scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinegger lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kain Williams has been cut.
Reinegger fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinegger has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Reinegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reinegger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reinegger is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinegger is trying to stand.
Williams tries to control but Reinegger wriggling away.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reinegger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reinegger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reinegger!
Williams is trying to keep Reinegger in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinegger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looks gassed!
Reinegger wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams is looking to stand up but Reinegger isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinegger gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Reinegger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kain Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reinegger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reinegger dances in with a quick combination. Williams is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Reinegger snaps Williams's head back. Williams stumbles backwards against the cage. Reinegger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Williams's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Williams just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Reinegger!
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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 Martti Syrja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Syrja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Syrja!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Syrja keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Syrja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syrja tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Syrja kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Syrja gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Syrja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Syrja trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrja stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Syrja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Syrja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Syrja from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Syrja has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Syrja lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Syrja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Syrja pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Syrja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Syrja pulls his head out easily.
Syrja throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Syrja there.
Syrja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Syrja throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Syrja's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Pasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Lewis (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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Pasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasco throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Pasco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Pasco's body. Pasco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adrian Pasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pasco to the mat! Pasco manages to get full guard.
Pasco wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pasco is keeping the position.
Pasco wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Pasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pasco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pasco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pasco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Pasco keeps moving.
Pasco is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasco wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Pasco keeps it at a distance.
Pasco rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pasco smiles and moves away.
Pasco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Pasco drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adrian Pasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Lewis.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco tightens his grip and picks Lewis up, before dumping him to the ground. Lewis manages to land in guard.
Pasco wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pasco advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis looks gassed!
Pasco stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Pasco as Lewis shoots in.
Pasco misses with a two punch combination.
Pasco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pasco is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasco.
Pasco doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasco circles away.
Pasco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Pasco, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Pasco against the cage but Pasco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Pasco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Pasco keeps it at a distance.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Pasco avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasco misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Pasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Pasco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pasco with a poor takedown
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasco pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasco lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Pasco from standing up.
Pasco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pasco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
Pasco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pasco trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Pasco 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.
Pasco misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pasco thinking.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pasco fails with the takedown.
Pasco tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pasco circles away easily
and Pasco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lewis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pasco moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pasco.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Pasco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adrian Pasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Lewis.
Pasco scores with a knee to the head.
Pasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Pasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasco fails with the takedown.
Pasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasco shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasco rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pasco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pasco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasco is stalling here.
Pasco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Lewis can't get the takedown.
Pasco misses with a knee strike.
Pasco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pasco jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasco, not yet.
Pasco wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Pasco keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pasco is keeping the position for now.
Pasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Pasco keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Pasco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Pasco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pasco just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasco jumps guard.
Pasco keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Pasco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Pasco.
Pasco lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pasco is wriggling around but Lewis manages to pass to half guard.
Pasco is trying to stand back up but Lewis is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis tries to clinch but Pasco moves away
so Pasco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pasco wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pasco trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Pasco postures up.
Pasco landing with the ground and pound.
Pasco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Pasco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pasco is looking to clinch.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pasco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pasco throws out a powerful jab.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Pasco sprawls well.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasco moves into the clinch.
Adrian Pasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Lewis.
Pasco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pasco fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Pasco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pasco.
Pasco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasco swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Pasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Pasco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adrian Pasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Pasco tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Pasco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Pasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
Pasco tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasco wants to clinch.
Pasco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Pasco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Pasco circles away.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Pasco keeps it at a distance.
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pasco counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pasco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasco has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pasco thinking.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasco.
Pasco misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Pasco keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Pasco moves into the clinch.
Pasco manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Pasco does no damage.
Pasco shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Pasco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pasco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Pasco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pasco is tying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis kicks off Pasco and gets to his feet.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pasco pinned against the cage. Pasco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pasco rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasco wants to clinch.
Pasco wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Pasco.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pasco is looking to clinch.
Pasco is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Pasco throws a combination that misses
and Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pasco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Pasco jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Pasco around his waist. Pasco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasco gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Pasco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasco tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Anderson Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasco tries to clinch
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Pasco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pasco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Pasco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Cassavant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassavant's entrance music is Bloodline by Slayer. A fine choice. Dirk Harvath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Cassavant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassavant is looking to clinch.
Cassavant pushes Harvath up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassavant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harvath.
Harvath avoiding damage as Cassavant throws knees to the body.
Cassavant tries to throw a body punch but Harvath avoids it by throwing Cassavant back against the cage.
Cassavant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassavant misses with a head kick.
Harvath slips a jab and a cross from Cassavant.
Cassavant gets a clinch.
Cassavant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cassavant throws a head punch that misses.
Cassavant swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassavant.
Harvath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cassavant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harvath fails to pull guard.
Cassavant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassavant trying to land knees to the body.
Cassavant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harvath's elbow.
Cassavant lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Harvath blocks an elbow strike from Cassavant.
Cassavant looking to throw knees to the head but Harvath is blocking nicely.
Cassavant missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath avoiding damage as Cassavant throws knees to the body.
Harvath blocks an elbow strike.
Harvath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassavant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cassavant pushes off an throws an elbow but Harvath leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassavant tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvath avoids the damage to the body.
Cassavant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassavant trying to land knees to the body.
Harvath tries to pull guard but Cassavant holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvath drops back down to his feet.
Jacques Cassavant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Harvath.
Cassavant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harvath has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassavant has a couple of punches blocked by Harvath.
Cassavant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvath blocks an elbow strike.
Cassavant looking to throw knees to the head but Harvath is blocking nicely.
Cassavant is breathing heavily.
Cassavant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cassavant looking to throw knees to the head but Harvath is blocking nicely.
Cassavant is trying to break the clinch but Harvath has him pressed against the cage.
Cassavant missing with knees to the body.
Harvath tries to pull guard but Cassavant holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvath drops back down to his feet.
Cassavant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvath blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassavant looking to throw knees to the head but Harvath is blocking nicely.
Harvath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cassavant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cassavant trying to land knees to the body.
Harvath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cassavant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harvath has him pressed against the cage.
Cassavant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harvath's elbow.
Cassavant wants to get back to striking at distance but Harvath won't allow it.
Cassavant working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassavant.
Harvath tries to pull guard but Cassavant won't allow it.
Harvath avoids the elbow strike from Cassavant, against the cage.
Harvath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cassavant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cassavant lands an elbow inside.
Harvath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassavant smiles and moves away.
Harvath throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cassavant stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Harvath follows into mount!
Cassavant is rocked!
Cassavant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harvath on the ground.
Harvath is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Harvath extends the arm and Cassavant is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Harvath!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Cassian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Faber (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Cassian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Faber!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Georges St Cassian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber tries to keep at a distance but St Cassian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faber tries a knee to the head but St Cassian blocks it.
St Cassian breaks from the clinch.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Cassian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faber wants to sweep here but St Cassian controlling him for the moment.
St Cassian wanted to stand there but Faber had control of the position.
St Cassian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faber is keeping the position for now.
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St Cassian passes into half guard.
Faber tries to get to full guard but St Cassian has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Cassian in particular looking to stall.
St Cassian moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Cassian wants to take a breather but Faber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for St Cassian.
St Cassian stands and steps away. Faber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
St Cassian is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
St Cassian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Cassian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Faber looks gassed!
Faber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Cassian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faber keeps working.
St Cassian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Faber to his feet.
Faber avoids the head kick by St Cassian.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Cassian throws a head kick that half lands.
Faber scores a takedown into full mount!
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Faber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Cassian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Cassian as he jumps to the side.
St Cassian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
St Cassian dodges the punch combination from Faber.
St Cassian tries to land a front kick but Faber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Cassian has his takedown stuffed
and Faber counters with a left to the body.
St Cassian fails with the takedown
and Faber counters with a left to the body.
Faber scores with a takedown into St Cassian's guard.
Faber advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Cassian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is thwarting St Cassian's attempts to control the position.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but St Cassian defends it.
St Cassian trying to control from the bottom.
St Cassian pushes Faber off but Faber dives into side control.
St Cassian wants to control but Faber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Cassian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Cassian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Cassian stays in close to Faber's body and controls the position.
St Cassian is pushing down on Faber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faber is fighting to maintain full guard but St Cassian has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Cassian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
St Cassian is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, St Cassian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faber tries to control but St Cassian wriggling away.
Faber looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
St Cassian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Faber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St Cassian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Cassian is keeping the position for now.
Faber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Cassian is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea.
St Cassian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but St Cassian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St Cassian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Faber, into his guard.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faber 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.
Franklin Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Faber managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Cassian stops Faber from standing up.
St Cassian won't allow Faber to sweep him here.
Faber pulls St Cassian in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Cassian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Cassian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Faber holds on and takes a little breather.
St Cassian tries to stand but Faber is controlling from the bottom.
St Cassian trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber wants to sweep here but St Cassian controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faber 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Faber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Boulet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Boulet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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203 lbs
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209 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Boulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Boulet is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulet kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boulet is looking to improve his position.
Boulet gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulet throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boulet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boulet is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Boulet 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.
Boulet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulet working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Boulet shows good takedown defense.
Boulet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulet is trying to control but can't.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boulet is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boulet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boulet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boulet is breathing heavily.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boulet's guard.
Boulet has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boulet because Williams loaded up on that one.
Boulet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams is looking to advance position but Boulet won't allow it.
Boulet is not content to let Williams control the position.
Boulet wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Boulet is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boulet is looking to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
Boulet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boulet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Boulet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boulet is looking to escape.
Williams prevents Boulet from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Boulet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams 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.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boulet wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams controls Boulet momentarily but Boulet frees himself.
Boulet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boulet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boulet is chipping away with strikes.
Williams tries to buck Boulet off but Boulet is having none of it.
Boulet trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Boulet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boulet's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
Boulet is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Boulet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boulet looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulet, not yet.
Boulet has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulet manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boulet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Boulet landing punches.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Boulet connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boulet.
Boulet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams tries to hold on but Boulet pushes him away.
Boulet wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boulet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Boulet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams is not content to let Boulet control the position.
Boulet is looking for a kimura here.
Boulet wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Boulet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulet shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boulet won't be happy with that.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boulet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Boulet dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulet.
Boulet just content to control the position.
Boulet lands an elbow.
Boulet tries to move to full mount but Williams actually manages to regain half guard.
Boulet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boulet wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boulet prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boulet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boulet wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Boulet stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boulet's best efforts.
Boulet is tying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boulet prevents Williams from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulet seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is pressing down on Boulet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Boulet from controlling successfully.
Boulet tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Boulet wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Boulet postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boulet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boulet drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Boulet off! Boulet jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulet tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is pulling down on Boulet's head to control his posture.
Boulet preventing the sweep.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boulet drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Boulet off! Boulet jumps back into Williams's guard.
Boulet has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boulet's guard.
Boulet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Boulet has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Boulet looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Boulet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Boulet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boulet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Boulet!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu's entrance music is Badstreet Atlanta Ga. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu scores with a hook.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Jackson is rocked!
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Tszyu stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Tszyu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jackson right on the button. Jackson goes down! Tszyu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tszyu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn has chosen the game as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Andre Wells has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Wells seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Wells!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wells.
Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Wells shoots for a takedown but Vovchanchyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wells fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Wells was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Vovchanchyn. No joy for Wells on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Wells sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vovchanchyn throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Wells shoots for a takedown but Vovchanchyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wells shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Wells looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
No luck for Wells with that takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two 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.
Vovchanchyn waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Wells. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Wells to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wells is rocked!
It looks like Andre Wells has been cut.
Vovchanchyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Wells is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Wells has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wells seems to have got his legs back now.
Vovchanchyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vovchanchyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vovchanchyn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vovchanchyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wells looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vovchanchyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Wells is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn stands and steps away. Wells gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Wells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Wells persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Wells uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Wells avoids nicely.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Wells looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position but Wells postures up.
Wells will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wells off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Wells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Wells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wells staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Wells ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Wells with that takedown attempt.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice combination. Wells backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Wells's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wells shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Wells moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Wells avoids nicely.
Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn throws the left hand but Wells avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Wells moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wells changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Wells manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wells shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wells looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Wells shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wells - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn is the new light heavyweight champion!
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