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NAF Midweek Fight Night 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straight Edge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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225 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Straight Edge!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edge misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Edge didn't expect that.
Sanchez stands and throws Edge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Edge is rocked!
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!
Edge tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
Sanchez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edge is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Edge has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez shoots in, scooping Edge off his feet. Sanchez is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Edge to the mat and Edge is in big trouble! Sanchez is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Sanchez is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hugo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Frank!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Black trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Frank 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.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Black won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Frank seems to be looking for submissions.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frank has Black in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Black escapes and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Black wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frank down.
Black lands an elbow.
It looks like Jason Frank has been cut.
Black landing strikes.
Black lands a nice forearm strike.
Black scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Frank's temple.
Frank is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Frank's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Black is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Frank looking to control.
Black advances position into side control!
Frank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Black is defending well though. Frank let's go of the attempt for now.
Black tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but Frank manages to sink in the hooks.
Frank is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Black defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Frank is looking for the choke from the back position but Black is controlling his hands well.
Frank working for a choke but Black reverses nicely into Frank 's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Black is controlling Frank's posture.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Frank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyson Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Frank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Black tries to land a body kick
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Frank is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black misses with a head shot. Frank uses the momentum to regain guard.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank is trying to keep Black in close.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frank working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank is not content to let Black control the position.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frank!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Frank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Frank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Frank is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Jason Frank's cut even more.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Frank is rocked!
The cut above Jason Frank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Frank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Najman has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Marcin Najman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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221 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Hodgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hodgins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hodgins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hodgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodgins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Najman stopping the sweep attempt from Hodgins.
Najman wants to control from the top but Hodgins keeps moving.
Hodgins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Najman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hodgins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hodgins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Najman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins is trying to work for a kimura but Najman is defending well.
Hodgins is controlling the pace.
Najman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hodgins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Najman to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodgins wants to pass the guard but Najman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodgins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hodgins wants to control from the top but Najman keeps moving.
Najman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodgins is one step ahead there.
Hodgins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Hodgins just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Hodgins.
Hodgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Najman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hodgins looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Najman is defending well. Hodgins quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Najman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hodgins celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Hodgins!
Adam Hodgins 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Boisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ansari's choice of entrance music: Macarena. 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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134 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Boisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boisson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ansari swivels and escapes.
Ansari tries for a takedown but Boisson circles away easily
and Boisson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boisson wants to control from the top but Ansari keeps moving.
Boisson wants to pass the guard but Ansari is keeping the position.
Boisson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ansari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ansari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boisson defends it easily.
Ansari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ansari is keeping the position for now.
Ansari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ansari has an active guard here but Boisson has managed to pass into half guard.
Boisson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ansari actively working from the bottom here.
Boisson wants to free his trapped foot but Ansari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansari tries to kick Boisson off but Boisson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boisson moves nicely into side control.
Boisson working away.
Boisson wants to take a breather but Ansari manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boisson.
Ansari wants to sweep but no luck.
Boisson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ansari's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansari throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boisson uses it to pass to side control.
Ansari tries to escape but Boisson is in control.
Boisson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ansari keeps working.
Boisson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ansari is trying to get back to half guard.
Boisson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boisson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ansari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boisson's waist but Boisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ansari off to one side.
Boisson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ansari sprawls well. Ansari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boisson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ansari as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Boisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ansari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boisson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ansari postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boisson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ansari wants to control from the top but Boisson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Boisson 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.
Boisson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Ansari as Boisson shoots in.
Ansari stuffs the takedown attempt from Boisson. Boisson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ansari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ansari tries for a takedown but Boisson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ansari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre Boisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Ansari.
Boisson wants to clinch up but Ansari keeps it at a distance.
Ansari stuffs the takedown attempt from Boisson. Boisson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ansari shoots in looking for a takedown but Boisson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ansari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisson shoots in but Ansari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ansari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boisson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boisson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boisson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ansari has one foot on Boisson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boisson.
Ansari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boisson's waist but Boisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ansari off to one side.
Ansari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boisson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boisson gets underhooks to prevent Ansari's takedown attempt.
Boisson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ansari is breathing heavily.
Boisson jumps guard but Ansari stands there with Boisson around his waist. Boisson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ansari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boisson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ansari pulls guard successfully.
Boisson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boisson controlling the position.
Ansari prevents Boisson from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Boisson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boisson laying and praying for a moment but Ansari takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ansari trying to hold on to Boisson's head to control him but Boisson postures up.
Boisson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ansari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boisson is nestled in close to Ansari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ansari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ansari actively working from the bottom here.
Boisson is just content to waste time from the top position. Ansari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ansari has his foot on Boisson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boisson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ansari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boisson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre Boisson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boisson wants to control from the top but Ansari keeps moving.
Boisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ansari on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ansari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Boisson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boisson misses with a few strikes there.
Ansari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boisson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ansari postures up.
Boisson wants to stand and escape but Ansari is having none of it.
Boisson is trying to keep Ansari in close.
Ansari wants to control from the top but Boisson keeps moving.
Ansariis looking to pass into half guard but Boisson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boisson is in guard.
Boisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boisson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ansari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boisson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ansari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boisson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boisson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ansari avoids it really well and circles away.
Boisson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ansari pinned against the cage. Ansari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ansari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boisson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boisson keeps working.
Boisson manages to get back to half guard.
Ansari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Ansari.
Boisson is trying to get back to full guard.
Boisson won't allow Ansari to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boisson is looking to improve his position.
Boisson trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boisson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ansari trying to control but Boisson is working from the bottom.
Ansari is standing up over Boisson. Boisson looks to escape but Ansari dives into side control.
Ansari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boisson!
Ansari looking to finish Boisson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boisson!
Ansari punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boisson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ansari controlling the position easily from mount.
Ansari looking to control but Boisson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ansari lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boisson is looking to improve his position but Ansari isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boisson tries to hold on but Ansari postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Ansari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boisson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Boisson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock has chosen Shake That ass For Me - Eminem ft. Nate Dogg as his entrance music. Jay Rock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Rock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Rock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Li has clasped his hands together around Rock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li scores with punches from side control.
Li throws an elbow but Rock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rock parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rock to escape.
Rock is trying to improve his position.
Li misses with the ground and pound.
Rock gets back to half guard.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rock defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li with the ground and pound but Rock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li throws an elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Rock!
Rock is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls Rock in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Rock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Li shoots in.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Li shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rock defending well though.
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Li stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rock is looking to escape.
Li throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Li here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries for a takedown but Rock manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock wants to stall.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rock misses with a knee to the head.
Li has clasped his hands together around Rock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Li working the body and head with strikes.
Li scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Li working the body and head with strikes.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Li lands a few punches from side control.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li scores with punches from side control.
Rock regains half guard, as Li was trying to land strikes.
Rock has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rock defending well though.
Li prevents Rock from standing back up.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Rock is looking to escape.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rock pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Li dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Li is trying to stick to Rock's back but Rock is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rock.
Rock stands up and waves to Li to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Nice takedown defense from Rock. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock's waist but Rock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Rock.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock kicks Li off and gets to his feet.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Li fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jay Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
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!
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Li looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Jay Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Li!
A victorious William Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cooperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creston has chosen Beat it as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Cooperman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarmith Creston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creston has managed to clinch.
Cooperman struggles to land a body shot inside as Creston controls his hands.
Cooperman wants to get back to striking at distance but Creston won't allow it.
Creston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creston.
Cooperman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Creston is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cooperman to the mat. Cooperman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Creston drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Creston seems to have locked his on tight now - Cooperman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Creston, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sarmith Creston!
After the fight, Sarmith Creston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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