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SFC 30 - Manhoef vs. Pac PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bobandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sacila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ultimate Cheeseburger. Randy Bobandy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Bobandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sacila!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobandy sends Sacila crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bobandy is motioning to the referee to let Sacila up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Sam Sacila has been cut.
Sacila looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobandy drops his shoulder and cracks Sacila with a huge uppercut! Sacila goes down! Can Bobandy finish him?
Sacila is rocked!
Bobandy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sacila is still in real trouble! Can Bobandy finish him?
Bobandy thows a big elbow that misses.
Sacila seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobandy wanted to stand there but Sacila had control of the position.
Bobandy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sacila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobandy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobandy misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Bobandy.
Bobandy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sacila moves away from the strike by Bobandy.
Bobandy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randy Bobandy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobandy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobandy looks to throw the jab but Sacila is out of range.
Bobandy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobandy scores with a jab.
Bobandy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sacila in his tracks.
Sacila avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacila staying out of range there.
Bobandy swinging wilding here.
Bobandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobandy misses with the combination.
Sacila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sacila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobandy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobandy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sacila has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy gets back to half guard.
Bobandy is trying to escape back to his feet but Sacila uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Sacila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sacila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bobandy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobandy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Sacila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sacila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobandy.
Sacila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobandy.
Bobandy throws out a loose jab but Sacila uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bobandy misses its intended target.
Bobandy misses with a straight right.
Bobandy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobandy throws a low kick but Sacila avoids it.
Sacila dodges the punch combination from Bobandy.
Sacila fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacila slips under a jab from Bobandy.
Sacila is breathing heavily.
Bobandy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by Bobandy.
Randy Bobandy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobandy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobandy works the jab nicely.
Bobandy misses with a wild combination.
Bobandy misses with a looping left.
Bobandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Bobandy misses.
Sacila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobandy.
Bobandy swinging wilding here.
Bobandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sacila drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sacila tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobandy is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy wants to get back to his feet but Sacila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sacila 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.
Bobandy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bobandy breaks from the clinch.
Bobandy misses with a two punch combination.
Randy Bobandy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobandy throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sacila momentarily.
Bobandy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sacila tries for a takedown but Bobandy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobandy loads up on a big right hand but Sacila slips the punch.
Bobandy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sacila moves out of range of the leg kick from Bobandy.
Bobandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sacila scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bobandy wants to get back to his feet but Sacila drags him back down.
Sacila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bobandy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bobandy tries to escape but Sacila is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy bucks up and tries to throw Sacila off but instead Sacila has got his back!
Bobandy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sacila on the ground.
Bobandy trying to get back to his feet but Sacila is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Sacila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Bobandy throws a series of punches but Sacila avoids them all with ease.
Sacila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bobandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sacila walks into a straight right hand from Bobandy.
Bobandy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bobandy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sacila.
Bobandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobandy missing with a left hand there. Sacila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobandy scores with a jab. Sacila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sacila walks into a straight right hand from Bobandy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Bobandy.
Bobandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bobandy. No joy for Sacila on that attempt.
Bobandy throws an overhand right that lands on Sacila's shoulder, as Sacila tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Bobandy does no damage.
Sacila looks for a takedown but Bobandy sprawls well.
Randy Bobandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobandy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sacila manages to avoid it.
Bobandy misses with a looping right.
Bobandy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sacila blocks a jab.
Sacila slips under a jab.
Bobandy throws a nice looking combination but Sacila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobandy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobandy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobandy misses with the combination.
A combination from Bobandy does no damage.
Jab from Bobandy.
Sacila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobandy swivels and escapes.
Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Sacila.
Bobandy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sacila circles away quickly and effectively.
Sacila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bobandy misses with the combination.
Bobandy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bobandy duly obliges.
Bobandy misses with a wild combination.
Sacila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sam Sacila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sacila.
Bobandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobandy scores with a three punch combo!
Bobandy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobandy throws the left hand but Sacila avoids the punch easily.
Bobandy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sacila.
Sacila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sacila moves away from the strike by Bobandy.
Sacila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobandy throws a nice looking combination but Sacila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
A swing and a miss from Bobandy.
Bobandy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sacila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bobandy sprawls well initially but Sacila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sacila blocks the strikes from Bobandy.
Bobandy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sacila manages to mount him!
Bobandy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sacila locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bobandy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Sacila!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blue Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Blue Sr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Blue Sr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue Sr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blue Sr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Giovanni misses with a head kick.
Blue Sr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giovanni backs up against the cage.
Giovanni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Blue Sr both land. Nice combination.
Blue Sr works over Giovanni's head and body with a nice combination.
Giovanni clobbers Blue Sr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like John Blue Sr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue Sr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blue Sr dodges the punch combination from Giovanni.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue Sr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blue Sr has Giovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Blue Sr wants to get back to striking at distance but Giovanni won't allow it.
Giovanni is looking to break free of the clinch but Blue Sr has double underhooks.
Giovanni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blue Sr has Giovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Giovanni is trying to break the clinch but Blue Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Giovanni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Giovanni prevents Blue Sr from breaking the clinch.
Giovanni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Blue Sr does no damage.
Blue Sr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blue Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Giovanni tries to land a knee to the head but Blue Sr blocks with his arms.
Blue Sr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giovanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue Sr scores with a hook.
Blue Sr catches Giovanni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Giovanni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giovanni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Giovanni.
Giovanni tries to clinch up but Blue Sr circles away and keeps his distance.
Giovanni tries to clinch but Blue Sr is having none of it.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination but Giovanni avoids it well.
Blue Sr avoids the head kick by Giovanni.
Giovanni fails with the takedown.
Giovanni is breathing heavily.
Blue Sr darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the cage.
Blue Sr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giovanni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blue Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Blue Sr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blue Sr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Blue Sr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the cage.
Giovanni has had enough of the clinch but Blue Sr keeps him there for the moment.
Giovanni keeps control of Blue Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue Sr tries to break the clinch but Giovanni is controlling the position.
Giovanni has Blue Sr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blue Sr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blue Sr blocking some punches.
Blue Sr keeps control of Giovanni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giovanni wants to get back to striking at distance but Blue Sr won't allow it.
Giovanni is trying to break free.
Blue Sr can't break the clinch.
Blue Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blue Sr wants to get back to striking at distance but Giovanni won't allow it.
Blue Sr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blue Sr works over Giovanni's head and body with a nice combination.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Blue Sr closes the distance and clinches.
Blue Sr is looking to break free of the clinch but Giovanni has double underhooks.
Giovanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giovanni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Blue Sr. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Giovanni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blue Sr throws a series of strikes that have Giovanni backpedaling.
Giovanni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Blue Sr both land. Nice combination.
Giovanni wants to clinch
and Blue Sr counters with a three punch combo that has Giovanni backing up. Giovanni nods at Blue Sr to acknowledge the strikes.
John Blue Sr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue Sr misses with a wild combination.
Blue Sr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giovanni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blue Sr misses with a head kick.
Blue Sr throws a one two combo.
Blue Sr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Blue Sr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Giovanni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Giovanni blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Blue Sr both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blue Sr!
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Giovanni moves out of range.
Blue Sr scores with a three punch combo!
Blue Sr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Giovanni dodges the punch combination from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blue Sr.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blue Sr!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue Sr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Giovanni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue Sr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Giovanni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blue Sr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blue Sr.
Giovanni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blue Sr lands with a nice combination. Giovanni backs away looking to recover.
No luck for Giovanni with that takedown attempt.
Blue Sr fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue Sr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blue Sr stalks Giovanni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovanni's face. Giovanni staggers backwards, shaken.
Giovanni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blue Sr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Giovanni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blue Sr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Giovanni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blue Sr counters with a left and a right that stings Giovanni.
Blue Sr throws a body kick that misses.
Blue Sr closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blue Sr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Blue Sr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blue Sr is looking to score with low kicks.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue Sr clinches with his opponent.
Giovanni breaks the clinch.
Blue Sr lands a body shot.
Giovanni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Blue Sr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue Sr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue Sr clinches.
Blue Sr can't break the clinch.
Blue Sr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
Giovanni tries to stall but Blue Sr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
Blue Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chico Giovanni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giovanni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr throws a nice looking combination but Giovanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue Sr throws a series of strikes that have Giovanni backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giovanni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Blue Sr misses.
Giovanni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blue Sr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blue Sr.
Giovanni fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue Sr throws a right and a left that Giovanni avoids nicely.
Blue Sr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blue Sr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovanni.
Giovanni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blue Sr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue Sr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blue Sr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blue Sr clinches up with Giovanni and pushes him back against the cage.
Blue Sr is trying to break the clinch but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
Blue Sr keeps control of Giovanni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue Sr breaks from the clinch.
Blue Sr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blue Sr.
Giovanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue Sr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovanni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Blue Sr both land. Nice combination.
Blue Sr misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Giovanni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blue Sr.
Giovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue Sr darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the cage.
Giovanni misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni looking to slow down the pace here.
Giovanni breaks from the clinch.
Blue Sr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blue Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Giovanni is out of range.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blue Sr throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Blue Sr both land. Nice combination.
Blue Sr throws a one two combo.
Blue Sr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giovanni on the side of the head.
Blue Sr avoids the body shot from Giovanni.
A nice combination there by Blue Sr.
A clash of legs there as Blue Sr blocks the low kick.
Blue Sr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Giovanni counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovanni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blue Sr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blue Sr counters with a one-two to the body.
Giovanni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blue Sr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blue Sr takes the fight into the clinch.
Giovanni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blue Sr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blue Sr is looking to break free of the clinch but Giovanni has double underhooks.
Giovanni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovanni tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue Sr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giovanni backs up against the cage.
Blue Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue Sr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giovanni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue Sr.
Giovanni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giovanni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination. Giovanni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blue Sr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni throws a series of punches but Blue Sr avoids them all with ease.
Giovanni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blue Sr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Giovanni keeps control of Blue Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue Sr can't break the clinch.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but Blue Sr won't allow it.
Blue Sr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination. Giovanni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Giovanni misses with a head kick.
Blue Sr scores with a jab to the head.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blue Sr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blue Sr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giovanni shoots in looking for a takedown. Blue Sr tries to sprawl out of it but Giovanni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blue Sr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Giovanni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue Sr stalks Giovanni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovanni's face. Giovanni staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue Sr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Giovanni misses with a wild combination.
Blue Sr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giovanni backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blue Sr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Blue Sr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blue Sr!
A nice combination there by Blue Sr.
Blue Sr swinging wilding here.
Giovanni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue Sr closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.
Giovanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Giovanni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blue Sr walks away with a smile on his face. Giovanni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blue Sr misses with a wild combination.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giovanni walks into a stiff left hand from Blue Sr.
Giovanni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue Sr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Giovanni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch but Blue Sr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blue Sr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovanni.
Giovanni walks into a straight right hand from Blue Sr.
Giovanni closes the distance but Blue Sr moves to the side
and Blue Sr counters with a stiff right hand.
Giovanni takes a swing at Blue Sr's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Giovanni misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Giovanni avoids them all with ease.
Giovanni is looking to wear down Blue Sr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blue Sr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Blue Sr.
A punch combination from Blue Sr misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blue Sr.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue Sr pushes Giovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blue Sr lands a jab-cross combination.
Blue Sr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Giovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Blue Sr moves out of range easily.
Blue Sr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue Sr scores with a one two! Giovanni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Giovanni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blue Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Giovanni.
Blue Sr stalks Giovanni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovanni's face. Giovanni staggers backwards, shaken.
Blue Sr swinging wilding here.
Giovanni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blue Sr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue Sr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni tries to keep at a distance but Blue Sr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blue Sr is looking to break free of the clinch but Giovanni has double underhooks.
Giovanni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blue Sr manages to break the clinch.
Blue Sr misses with a wild combination.
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Giovanni moves out of range.
Blue Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Giovanni is out of range.
Blue Sr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blue Sr jabs Giovanni right on the nose. Giovanni blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blue Sr.
Giovanni swinging wilding here.
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Giovanni avoids them all with ease.
Giovanni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blue Sr.
Giovanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue Sr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue Sr has managed to clinch.
Blue Sr keeps control of Giovanni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chico Giovanni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr can't break the clinch.
Blue Sr wants to get back to striking at distance but Giovanni won't allow it.
Blue Sr is trying to break the clinch but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
Blue Sr is looking to break free of the clinch but Giovanni has double underhooks.
Giovanni can't break the clinch.
Giovanni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue Sr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blue Sr wants to get back to striking at distance but Giovanni won't allow it.
Giovanni throws a head punch that misses.
Giovanni keeps control of Blue Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giovanni misses with a body punch.
Giovanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Giovanni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue Sr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blue Sr has had enough of the clinch but Giovanni keeps him there for the moment.
Giovanni stalling in the clinch but Blue Sr improves position.
Blue Sr breaks the clinch.
Blue Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination. Giovanni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blue Sr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giovanni backs up against the cage.
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.
Blue Sr pushes Giovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but Blue Sr holds him up against the cage and eventually Giovanni drops back down to his feet.
Giovanni keeps control of Blue Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue Sr is trying to break the clinch but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
Blue Sr gets underhooks to prevent Giovanni's takedown attempt.
Blue Sr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue Sr tries to break the clinch but Giovanni is controlling the position.
Blue Sr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovanni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blue Sr's head.
Jab from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Giovanni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blue Sr as he jumps to the side.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination. Giovanni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John Blue Sr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blue Sr blocks a head kick by Giovanni.
Blue Sr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Blue Sr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blue Sr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blue Sr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevenson's choice of entrance music: Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Joseph Stevenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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174 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Stevenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Stevenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevenson controlling the pace.
Stevenson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson raining down shots from the mount!
Stevenson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Stevenson extends the arm and Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Baz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altoo Muca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Baz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Altoo Muca!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baz misses with a low kick as Muca jumps back.
Baz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muca's waist but Muca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baz off to one side.
Baz pushes Muca up against the cage in a clinch.
Baz has picked Muca up - he's going for a ride! Baz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Baz is looking to take a break and control but Muca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muca is looking to improve his position.
Muca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muca trying to control here.
Muca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baz is pressing down on Muca's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muca is holding on for now.
Baz is looking to take a break and control but Muca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muca misses with a takedown attempt - Baz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muca instigates a clinch.
Baz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Muca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baz wants to control from the top but Muca keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baz trying to control but Muca is working from the bottom.
Muca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baz gets to his feet - Muca follows without any prompting.
Baz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muca blocks a low kick nicely.
Baz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baz is breathing heavily.
Muca gets back to full guard.
Muca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baz tries to free his leg and advance position but Muca is retaining full guard.
Muca working for a triangle but Baz defends it easily.
Baz trying to control but Muca is working from the bottom.
Baz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muca controls Baz momentarily but Baz frees himself.
Muca is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muca is pulling down on Baz's head. It's preventing any offense from Baz, at least for the moment.
Muca keeping moving, preventing Baz from controlling successfully.
Muca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Baz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muca clinches up with Baz and pushes him back against the cage.
Muca is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baz can't fight it off and eventually Muca manages to take the fight to the floor. Baz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 Barry Baz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baz.
Muca shoots in but no luck this time.
Baz circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baz throws a hook but Muca blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muca prevents Baz from breaking the clinch.
Baz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muca clinches up against the cage.
Muca leaning against his opponent.
Muca is pressed up against the cage. Baz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muca down to the mat. Muca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barry Baz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muca is looking to clinch but Baz is avoiding it.
Muca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muca wants to clinch but Baz slips to the side
and Baz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muca's guard.
Muca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baz manages to get himself to full guard.
Muca advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muca is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baz is trying to escape and Muca transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Muca! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altoo Muca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommbeck Orerott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommbeck Orerott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Orerott.
Orerott misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orerott throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orerott throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Orerott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Orerott misses with an uppercut.
Orerott swinging wilding here.
Orerott throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Orerott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Orerott fails to land with a series of punches.
Orerott swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Orerott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orerott cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Orerott tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orerott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommbeck Orerott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson swings for the body but Orerott moves out of range.
Orerott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orerott.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
It looks like Tommbeck Orerott has been cut.
A cross from Orerott lands.
Orerott throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orerott is breathing heavily.
Thompson Rushes Orerott and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Orerott is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Thompson Piles on the pressure and Orerott crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between War Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Redflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Redflame told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, War Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Redflame!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redflame shoots in looking for a takedown. Hercules tries to sprawl out of it but Redflame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hercules manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redflame shoots in for a double leg but Hercules sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redflame tries to clinch there but Hercules circles away.
Redflame lands a head kick. Hercules smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redflame tries to clinch there but Hercules circles away.
Redflame tries for a takedown but Hercules sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
War Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Redflame.
Redflame shoots for a double leg takedown but Hercules sprawls well. He's pushed Redflame's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hercules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redflame moves away from the strike by Hercules.
Redflame tries to clinch but Hercules moves out of range.
Redflame fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redflame has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redflame there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redflame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hercules is fending him off so far but Redflame persists. Nope, Hercules circles away and we're back to standing.
Hercules circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hercules gets the takedown into side control.
Redflame is looking to reverse the position.
Hercules has an Americana. Redflame didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hercules is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hercules hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). War Hercules!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirdor Cromoljenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cromoljenko's entrance music is Friends And Traitors. A fine choice. Mirdor Cromoljenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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249 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirdor Cromoljenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shield stuffs the takedown.
Cromoljenko closes the distance and clinches up with Shield, looking for a takedown. Cromoljenko pushes Shield against the cage but Shield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cromoljenko shoots in for a double leg but Shield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirdor Cromoljenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cromoljenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shield pinned against the cage. Shield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cromoljenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shield is fending him off so far but Cromoljenko persists. Nope, Shield circles away and we're back to standing.
Shield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cromoljenko circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromoljenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cromoljenko is breathing heavily.
Cromoljenko shoots in for a double leg but Shield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mirdor Cromoljenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cromoljenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Cromoljenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Shield sends Cromoljenko down but not out. Shield dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield throws a monster overhand right that drops Cromoljenko! Shield follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Shield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Pac struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Melvin Manhoef has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Melvin Manhoef seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pac!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Pac.
Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pac.
Manhoef scores with a jab to the body.
Pac looks gassed!
Pac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Pac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pac throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef drops Pac with a right and a left! Manhoef comes rushing in but Pac regains his composure and manages to keep Manhoef in guard.
It looks like Max Pac has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef stands up and waves to Pac to follow him.
Max Pac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Pac colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Manhoef as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Pac is left battered and dazed whilst Manhoef and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef!
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