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WFC 6 - Return of the Kings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Vermeulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hells Bells blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Jimmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darryl Vermeulen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean feints and then cracks Vermeulen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermeulen down.
Dean defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Dean scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Dean drops Vermeulen with a beautiful combination! Vermeulen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!
Vermeulen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen is aggressively charging in as Dean backs up avoiding any damage. Dean tosses out a jab and Vermeulen runs right into it face first! Vermeulen is out cold! Dean dropped down on all fours and is barking in Vermeulen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Dean!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy Dean waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Oda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Osulf Durin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobunaga Oda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oda fails with the takedown.
Oda shoots in and drives through. Durin sprawls well.
Durin with a nice cross.
Oda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oda shoots for a double leg takedown but Durin sprawls well. He's pushed Oda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Osulf Durin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
Oda shoots for a takedown but Durin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Oda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oda tries to score with some ground and pound. Durin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oda wants to take a breather but Durin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oda.
Oda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda trying to control but Durin is working from the bottom.
Oda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durin is refusing to be controlled, as Oda sits in half guard.
Durin taking some punishment here, with Oda in his half guard.
Oda is keen to just control but Durin is a slippery customer.
Oda controlling the action here.
Durin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oda.
Oda is looking to stall here but Durin recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Durin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oda throws an elbow that misses. Durin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oda's guard. Nice move by Durin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oda controls Durin momentarily but Durin frees himself.
Oda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durin defends it easily.
Oda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durin defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oda is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oda working for a triangle but Durin defends it easily.
Oda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Oda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durin tries to bum rush Oda with a series of wild strikes but Oda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durin leaves Oda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oda fails with the takedown.
Durin works Oda's body with a nice hook.
Durin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oda.
Oda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durin defends it nicely.
Osulf Durin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
Durin misses with a head kick.
Durin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oda has a takedown stuffed.
Durin lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oda somewhat.
A left and a right from Durin both land. Nice combination.
Oda with a poor takedown
and Durin counters with a series of strikes. Oda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oda is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durin.
Osulf Durin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durin swinging wildly here.
Durin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oda has hold of Durin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Durin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Oda cranks the arm and Durin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Durin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nobunaga Oda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svyatoslav Holmogorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Ba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svyatoslav Holmogorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Ba!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmogorov instigates a clinch.
Ba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmogorov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ba is defending well.
Ba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmogorov is keeping busy.
Holmogorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmogorov looking for a takedown.
Ba wants to break free but Holmogorov has control.
Ba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmogorov or not.
Ba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holmogorov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ba to the mat. Ba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ba looking for a sweep. Not yet Ba, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmogorov is pushing down on Ba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ba is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmogorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba keeping full guard, as Holmogorov tries to pass.
Ba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmogorov is aware though and is defending well.
Ba keeping full guard, as Holmogorov tries to pass.
Holmogorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holmogorov trying to move into half guard but instead Ba has managed to sweep!
Ba wants to pass the guard but Holmogorov is keeping the position.
Ba wants to control from the top but Holmogorov keeps moving.
Holmogorov is breathing heavily.
Ba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ba trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmogorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmogorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba trying to control from half guard but Holmogorov is working away.
Ba is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ba seems to be working for a kimura but Holmogorov defends the submission attempt.
Ba is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmogorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmogorov's head.
Holmogorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holmogorov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ba.
Ba is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmogorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holmogorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ba on the ground.
Ba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmogorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmogorov is refusing to be controlled, as Ba sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Ba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ba throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Ba has knocked Holmogorov down with a huge combo! Ba steps away and waves a wobbly Holmogorov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Holmogorov is rocked!
It looks like Svyatoslav Holmogorov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmogorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ba's waist but Ba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmogorov off to one side.
Holmogorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmogorov is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ba just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Holmogorov has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Ba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Brodeur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Benkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Brodeur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Benkowski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brodeur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benkowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benkowski. Brodeur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Brodeur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brodeur seems to be working for a kimura but Benkowski defends the submission attempt.
Brodeur wants to stand up but Benkowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brodeur wants to pass to mount but Benkowski is defending the position.
Benkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benkowski.
Benkowski wants to sweep here but Brodeur controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brodeur is looking to stand up but Benkowski won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodeur stopping the sweep attempt from Benkowski.
Brodeur wants to get up but he can't break Benkowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brodeur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benkowski on the ground.
Benkowski kicks Brodeur off and gets to his feet.
Benkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benkowski!
Benkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brodeur moves into the clinch.
Brodeur taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brodeur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brodeur has control of Benkowski's left arm, preventing Benkowski from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodeur throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benkowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brodeur's guard.
Benkowski trying to mount his opponent but Brodeur defends it.
Brodeur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brodeur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benkowski postures up in Brodeur's guard and throws a big left but Brodeur blocks it.
Benkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Brodeur has wrist control.
Brodeur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brodeur looking for a sweep. Not yet Brodeur, not yet.
Brodeur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brodeur wants to stand up but Benkowski is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brodeur has Benkowski pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Marc Brodeur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benkowski throws a series of punches but Brodeur moves out of range.
Benkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brodeur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brodeur wanted to stand there but Benkowski had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brodeur forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Brodeur seems content to control.
Brodeur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Benkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brodeur is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Benkowski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brodeur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benkowski looks gassed!
Benkowski trying to hold on to Brodeur's head to control him but Brodeur postures up.
Brodeur stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodeur tries to clinch up.
Brodeur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brodeur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brodeur decides to stand back up. Brodeur steps back and let's Benkowski get back to his feet.
Brodeur fails with a takedown attempt.
Brodeur wants to clinch.
Benkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Benkowski as he checks the leg kick.
Brodeur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brodeur.
Brodeur lands with a hook. Benkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Brodeur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Brodeur misses.
Benkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benkowski. Brodeur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brodeur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benkowski.
Benkowski misses with a left hand
and Brodeur counters with a left and a right that stings Benkowski.
A right-left combo lands from Brodeur.
Benkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benkowski misses with a double jab.
Brodeur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benkowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brodeur scores with a couple of short elbows.
Benkowski tries to control but Brodeur manages to take his back.
Brodeur lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Benkowski is rocked!
Brodeur looking for the choke but no joy.
Benkowski is still in real trouble! Can Brodeur finish him?
Brodeur lands a series of strikes from the back and Benkowski goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Brodeur!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marc Brodeur waved his t-shirt featuring :: Happy Pills :: Video proof of all supps! [xXx]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Pucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Pucci has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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272 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Havel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Pucci!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pucci is trying to push Havel away but Havel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Havel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pucci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Havel manages to break the clinch.
Pucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Havel has closed the distance and engaged Pucci in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Havel.
Havel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pucci's efforts to push away.
Havel has clasped his hands together around Pucci's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Havel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pucci keeps working.
Pucci wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pucci is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Havel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Havel working the ground and pound but Pucci is defending the strikes.
Havel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pucci is trying to get back to his feet.
Havel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Havel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Havel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pucci!
Havel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Havel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel trying to control but Pucci is having none of it.
Pucci is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Havel tries to control but Pucci wriggling away.
Havel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pucci looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Hugh Pucci has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havel looking to control but Pucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Havel throws some wild stikes that Pucci manages to avoid easily.
Havel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havel unloads with some shots from mount but Pucci bucks and avoids them well.
Havel scoring with strikes but Pucci is staying in there.
Havel throwing strikes here but Pucci is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Havel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havel punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Hugh Pucci's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel looking to ground and pound but Pucci is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pucci is squirming around, avoiding Havel's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Havel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Havel is trying to control here but Pucci has managed to regain half guard.
Havel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Havel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Pucci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pucci misses with a double jab
and Havel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Havel.
Pucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Havel.
Havel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Havel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Havel throws a strike aimed at the side of Pucci's head but Pucci avoids it well.
Havel is looking to take a break and control but Pucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pucci's face as Havel controls the position.
Pucci dodges the ground and pound from Havel.
Havel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Havel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel is looking to take a break and control but Pucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Havel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pucci to see if he's OK.
The cut above Hugh Pucci's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hugh Pucci's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomas Havel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koscheck has a takedown stuffed.
Brown throws a body punch but Koscheck moves out of range.
Koscheck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koscheck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Koscheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koscheck fails to land the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Koscheck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koscheck throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koscheck's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koscheck is keeping the position for now.
Koscheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koscheck working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Koscheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown is posturing up here but Koscheck has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Koscheck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Koscheck!
Jeff Koscheck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomoyasu Matsunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Felix Zakora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomoyasu Matsunaga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emmanuel Felix Zakora's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomoyasu Matsunaga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanuel Felix Zakora!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakora walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Emmanuel Felix Zakora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zakora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Zakora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Zakora counters with a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Zakora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakora.
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!
Zakora throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Zakora.
Zakora takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zakora is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zakora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Zakora.
Zakora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Zakora moved out of range.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Zakora shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zakora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zakora's corner calls for a 1-2. Zakora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zakora loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Zakora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zakora back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Emmanuel Felix Zakora has been cut.
Matsunaga could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zakora dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsunaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zakora lands a nice knee to the body.
Zakora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Zakora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zakora throws an elbow but misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Zakora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zakora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matsunaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Zakora's body.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Zakora's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga works Zakora's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Zakora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Zakora moves out of range.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Zakora with a series of wild strikes but Zakora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga is looking to wear down Zakora with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakora doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zakora's head.
Zakora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Zakora is out of range.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Zakora.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Zakora throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakora counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakora is just out of range.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Felix Zakora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zakora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Zakora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Zakora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zakora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Zakora throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Zakora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakora moves to clinch but Matsunaga breaks away
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zakora is rocked!
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Zakora's head but Zakora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakora tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Zakora.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakora throws a combination that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zakora is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Matsunaga lands a jab to Zakora's midsection.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Zakora.
Zakora seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakora throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Zakora avoids it.
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Zakora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakora is breathing heavily.
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Zakora tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Zakora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Matsunaga has knocked Zakora down with a huge combo! Matsunaga steps away and waves a wobbly Zakora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Zakora throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zakora wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Zakora tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Zakora closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsunaga counters with a two punch combo.
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Zakora scores with a four punch combination!
Zakora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Zakora moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Emmanuel Felix Zakora's cut even more.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Zakora avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zakora tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Zakora.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Zakora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakora tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Zakora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Zakora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zakora tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakora shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Zakora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zakora throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zakora fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zakora.
Oooooh!!! Matsunaga has knocked Zakora down with a huge combo! Matsunaga steps away and waves a wobbly Zakora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga feints with a jab and clips Zakora right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Zakora is sent crashing into the canvas and Matsunaga leaps in for the kill! Zakora tries to get to his feet but Matsunaga is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Zakora is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomoyasu Matsunaga!
Tomoyasu Matsunaga is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomoyasu Matsunaga thanked Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Cavalcante Ribeiro didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavalcante Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald wants to control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavalcante Ribeiro, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald passes easily into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is taking a breather. Cavalcante Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro moves into full guard.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cavalcante Ribeiro's head.
McDonald pushing down on Cavalcante Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald winds up and cracks Cavalcante Ribeiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Cavalcante Ribeiro's head.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro defending well.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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!
McDonald postures up.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cavalcante Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavalcante Ribeiro moves to clinch but McDonald breaks away
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cavalcante Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on McDonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McDonald is putting a hurting on Cavalcante Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from McDonald crashes against the mat.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
McDonald working the strikes but Cavalcante Ribeiro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Cavalcante Ribeiro is defending the position.
McDonald prevents Cavalcante Ribeiro from improving his position.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is taking a breather. Cavalcante Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to get back to full guard but McDonald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cavalcante Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Cavalcante Ribeiro prevents McDonald from taking his back.
Cavalcante Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cavalcante Ribeiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavalcante Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald is in close to Cavalcante Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald distracts Cavalcante Ribeiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavalcante Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Cavalcante Ribeiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Cavalcante Ribeiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcante Ribeiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald trying to control the position but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working away.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalcante Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cavalcante Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on McDonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavalcante Ribeiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cavalcante Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
McDonald passes to side control.
Cavalcante Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald cracks Cavalcante Ribeiro with a big elbow.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cavalcante Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald turns into Cavalcante Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Cavalcante Ribeiro moved away.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalcante Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald has Cavalcante Ribeiro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cavalcante Ribeiro tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalcante Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Cavalcante Ribeiro counters by clinching up.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald tries to stall but Cavalcante Ribeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cavalcante Ribeiro checks a leg kick.
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cavalcante Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Cavalcante Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Cavalcante Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald 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.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cavalcante Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cavalcante Ribeiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is pressing down on Cavalcante Ribeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavalcante Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavalcante Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald had his way with Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald swings for the body but Cavalcante Ribeiro moves out of range.
Cavalcante Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavalcante Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to control.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald wants to control but Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
McDonald stalling.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Cavalcante Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
David McDonald has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a series of strikes. Cavalcante Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Cavalcante Ribeiro's head back.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Cavalcante Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalcante Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Cavalcante Ribeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald lands the left hand.
David McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalcante Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Cavalcante Ribeiro counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcante Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Cavalcante Ribeiro back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
David McDonald is the new welterweight champion!
David McDonald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Chiappinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni Brunner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesco Chiappinelli!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappinelli misses with a double jab.
No luck for Chiappinelli with that takedown attempt.
Chiappinelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chiappinelli throws a nice looking combination but Brunner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiappinelli throws a series of punches but Brunner avoids them all with ease.
Chiappinelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chiappinelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Giovanni Brunner has been cut.
Brunner wants to clinch up but Chiappinelli keeps it at a distance.
Chiappinelli tries to bum rush Brunner with a series of wild strikes but Brunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiappinelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiappinelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunner swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiappinelli blocks a head kick by Brunner.
Chiappinelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Chiappinelli.
Chiappinelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiappinelli looks gassed!
Chiappinelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunner is just out of range.
Brunner lands with a hook. Chiappinelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Brunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiappinelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiappinelli. That did some damage!
Chiappinelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunner circles away quickly and effectively.
Chiappinelli gets caught flat footed, as Brunner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brunner drops back looking for a leg! Chiappinelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiappinelli manages to kick Brunner off! Brunner jumps back into Chiappinelli's guard.
Brunner looking to pass the guard.
Brunner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiappinelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunner defends it easily.
Brunner scoring with some ground and pound.
Chiappinelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiappinelli is retaining full guard.
Brunner throwing strikes but missing.
Brunner trying to control but Chiappinelli is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chiappinelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chiappinelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunner's guard.
Chiappinelli wants to control from the top but Brunner keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chiappinelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunner is keeping the position for now.
Chiappinelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chiappinelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brunner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunner has his foot on Chiappinelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiappinelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Chiappinelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunner is keeping the position for now.
Brunner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiappinelli is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli advances position into side control!
Brunner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brunner wants to take a breather but Chiappinelli is having none of it.
Brunner works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chiappinelli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brunner is trying to get an arm triangle but Chiappinelli is defending well.
Brunner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chiappinelli, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Brunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Brunner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chiappinelli shoots in for a takedown but Brunner shows good takedown defense.
Chiappinelli throws a right and a left that Brunner avoids nicely.
Brunner shoots for a takedown but Chiappinelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chiappinelli thuds his right hand into Brunner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chiappinelli misses with a wild combination.
Brunner throws a body punch but Chiappinelli moves out of range.
Brunner tries to clinch up but Chiappinelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiappinelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunner but Brunner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiappinelli throws a series of punches but Brunner moves out of range.
Chiappinelli misses with a wild combination.
Brunner slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiappinelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Chiappinelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiappinelli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chiappinelli is breathing heavily.
Brunner swings for the body but Chiappinelli moves out of range.
Francesco Chiappinelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chiappinelli lands with a nice combination. Brunner backs away looking to recover.
Brunner scores with a leg kick.
Brunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Chiappinelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunner scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunner thows a body shot but no joy.
Giovanni Brunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Chiappinelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chiappinelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunner looks to clinch
and Chiappinelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Brunner does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner moves in looking to clinch but Chiappinelli pushes him off.
Brunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Chiappinelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chiappinelli throws a lazy right hand but Brunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunner throws a head kick but Chiappinelli moves out of range.
Chiappinelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brunner counter with a right hand.
Brunner tries to clinch up.
Brunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giovanni Brunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunner doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiappinelli circles away.
Some wild striking there from Chiappinelli.
Brunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunner wants to clinch up but Chiappinelli keeps it at a distance.
Brunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiappinelli manages to avoid it.
Chiappinelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunner.
Sloppy strikes from Chiappinelli. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner misses with the combination.
Brunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiappinelli misses with a few strikes there.
Chiappinelli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brunner sneaks back into half guard.
Chiappinelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brunner is looking to control Chiappinelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunner avoid being mounted?
Brunner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chiappinelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chiappinelli's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brunner's arms.
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!
Chiappinelli covers up after that shot from Brunner.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Brunner.
Chiappinelli tries to escape but Brunner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brunner is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Brunner gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Brunner gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Brunner apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Brunner tries to clinch up
and Chiappinelli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiappinelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chiappinelli somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Brunner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Brunner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brunner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiappinelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chiappinelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiappinelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chiappinelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiappinelli throws a combination that misses
and Brunner counters with a one-two to the body.
Chiappinelli is rocked!
Brunner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chiappinelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunner finish him?
A short left from Brunner.
Brunner stalling the fight.
Brunner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brunner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chiappinelli! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brunner is unloading with more strikes now! Chiappinelli drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Brunner!
Giovanni Brunner is the new middleweight champion!
Giovanni Brunner gave a mention to Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproule misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproule lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sproule's guard.
Cabrillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sproule is keeping the position for now.
Sproule really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabrillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabrillo advances position into side control!
Cabrillo throws an elbow but Sproule slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule regains half guard, as Cabrillo was trying to land strikes.
Cabrillo thows a huge punch but Sproule dodges it nicely.
Cabrillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabrillo working the head and body with strikes.
Cabrillo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cabrillo is looking for a kimura but Sproule is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrillo to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sproule's head.
Cabrillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrillo thows a huge punch but Sproule dodges it nicely.
Sproule keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sproule's head.
Cabrillo is looking to take a break and control but Sproule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sproule keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sproule keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrillo trying to control from half guard but Sproule is working away.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Sproule is blocking nicely.
Sproule is not content to let Cabrillo control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabrillo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cabrillo is looking to take a break and control but Sproule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sproule defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrillo is nestled in close to Sproule, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cabrillo has Sproule up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrillo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sproule avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabrillo pulls Sproule into guard.
Cabrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrillo keeping full guard, as Sproule tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrillo keeping moving, preventing Sproule from controlling successfully.
Sproule sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sproule trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sproule defends well.
Cabrillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sproule is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sproule can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrillo has his foot on Sproule's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sproule works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sproule defends well.
Sproule must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sproule pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrillo is keeping the position for now.
Cabrillo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sproule should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cabrillo has tightened it up now! Sproule should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Cabrillo!
Juan Cabrillo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Juan Cabrillo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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