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NLFL 25 - the end PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbiati has chosen Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Wrestling Beast has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wrestling Beast seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestling Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbiati tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abbiati.
Beast throws a solid leg kick but Abbiati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beast.
Abbiati connects with a body shot.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbiati's waist but Abbiati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
Abbiati throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbiati moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Abbiati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beast misses with a hook.
Beast throws a low kick but Abbiati moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abbiati is looking to clinch.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Abbiati sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Abbiati counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Abbiati tries to clinch up.
Wrestling Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbiati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abbiati scores with a one two! Beast had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abbiati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbiati has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast tries to pull guard but Abbiati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbiati has him pressed against the cage.
Beast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abbiati lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beast or not.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abbiati.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Abbiati - that landed with a thud.
Beast has had enough of the clinch but Abbiati keeps him there for the moment.
Beast is trying to drag Abbiati to the mat but Abbiati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abbiati trying to land knees to the body.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Abbiati working Beast over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Abbiati.
Abbiati throws an elbow that misses.
Abbiati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beast is trying to push Abbiati away but Abbiati has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abbiati lands a body shot.
Abbiati tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abbiati smiles and moves away.
Beast looks to land a combination but Abbiati avoids it well.
Abbiati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Abbiati moves out of range easily.
Abbiati motions for Beast to come forward. Abbiati throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Abbiati.
Abbiati closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Abbiati to work.
Beast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abbiati pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Abbiati has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beast gets control of Abbiati's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beast will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abbiati prevents Beast from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is wriggling around but Abbiati manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbiati is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Abbiati dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbiati.
Abbiati misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbiati throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrestling Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Abbiati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Abbiati moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beast.
Abbiati connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Abbiati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abbiati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbiati circles away quickly and effectively.
Giorgio Abbiati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbiati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbiati throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abbiati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbiati is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Abbiati circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbiati fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Abbiati only half commits.
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abbiati tries to clinch up but Beast circles away and keeps his distance.
Beast throws a head kick but Abbiati moves out of range.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbiati counters with a thumping low kick.
Abbiati lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beast backs up against the cage.
Beast throws a series of punches but Abbiati moves out of range.
Abbiati closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbiati dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Abbiati as the two fighters clinch.
Abbiati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbiati tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbiati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbiati works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abbiati - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abbiati manages to break the clinch.
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbiati avoids the head kick by Beast.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abbiati shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beast eats them both and turns towards Abbiati to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abbiati napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abbiati is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Abbiati's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abbiati regains half guard, as Beast was trying to land strikes.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbiati sees it coming and defends easily.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Abbiati defends it.
Beast lands with a punch from half guard.
Abbiati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abbiati kicks off Beast and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbiati wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbiati.
Beast tries for a takedown but Abbiati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbiati shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beast eats them both and turns towards Abbiati to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Abbiati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beast closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beast working away.
Beast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abbiati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Beast goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abbiati rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beast's guard! Nice work there by Abbiati!
Beast wants to stand and escape but Abbiati is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati gets to his feet. Beast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Abbiati dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Giorgio Abbiati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast blocks a head kick by Abbiati.
Abbiati wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.
Beast throws a combination that misses
and Abbiati counters with a one-two to the body.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Abbiati.
Beast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abbiati displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbiati is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Abbiati circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Abbiati.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beast - that will leave a mark!
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Abbiati misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbiati takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abbiati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abbiati tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Abbiati tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.
Beast misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beast misses with the combination.
Beast gets tackled into the cage by Abbiati. Abbiati maintains the clinch.
Abbiati pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beast wants to take the fight to the mat but Abbiati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati has Beast pressed against the cage.
Abbiati tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Abbiati.
A bit of stalling here from Abbiati.
Abbiati working Beast over with knees to the body.
Beast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abbiati holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbiati looking to slow down the pace here.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati lands a shot to the body.
Abbiati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abbiati gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
Abbiati content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Abbiati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beast goes for a takedown attempt but Abbiati pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abbiati clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbiati lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbiati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrestling Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbiati landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Abbiati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abbiati winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Abbiati!
A victorious Giorgio Abbiati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Fassak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Fassak!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fassak.
Fassak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fassak closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fassak pulls Dawson into guard.
Dawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fassak looking for a triangle here. Dawson is fighting it but it looks tight! Fassak pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dawson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Al Fassak!
Al Fassak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mladen Subic (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clubber Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mladen Subic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Subic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Subic throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
Wang thuds his right hand into Subic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Subic scores with a head kick. Wang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Subic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Subic pinned against the cage. Subic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subic is trying to stand.
Subic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Wang there.
Wang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Subic to the mat! Subic manages to get full guard.
Wang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subic wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him.
Wang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick by Subic misses
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
Wang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Subic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mladen Subic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Subic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Subic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subic swivels and escapes.
Subic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Subic.
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subic swivels and escapes.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Subic swinging wildly here.
Wang cracks Subic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Subic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Subic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subic slips a jab from Wang.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Subic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang blocks a head kick by Subic.
Subic misses with a series of wild punches.
Subic lands a head kick. Wang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Subic coming out on top.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subic sprawls well. Subic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Subic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Wang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wang tries to bum rush Subic with a series of wild strikes but Subic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Subic but Subic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang dives in and grabs Subic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Subic pushes down on Wang's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut lands for Subic. That snapped Wang's head back.
Subic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang avoids the head kick by Subic.
Clubber Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Subic lands but Wang takes it in his stride.
Subic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang tries for a takedown but Subic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subic throws a head kick that misses
and Wang counters with a series of strikes. Subic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Subic throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Subic. Those never looked like landing.
Subic is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Subic!
Subic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wang is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Subic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wang's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Subic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mladen Subic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Sveshnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip McClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilya Sveshnikov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sveshnikov clinches.
McClelland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sveshnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sveshnikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McClelland manages to break the clinch.
McClelland rushes Sveshnikov and presses him up against the cage.
McClelland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McClelland misses with a kick to the body.
Sveshnikov has managed to clinch.
Sveshnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClelland lands with a nice combination. Sveshnikov backs away looking to recover.
Sveshnikov throws a wild hook but McClelland just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sveshnikov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McClelland raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip McClelland!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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137 lbs
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25
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from St Pierre enables Douglas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Douglas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
St Pierre has his feet on Douglas's thighs here. He's pushed Douglas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Douglas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
135 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Cox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chalas somewhat.
Cox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chalas tries to avoid it but Cox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chalas to the ground. Chalas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox gets tackled into the cage by Chalas. Chalas maintains the clinch.
Chalas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chalas breaks from the clinch.
Chalas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Chalas backing up. Chalas nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes.
Chalas instigates a clinch.
Chalas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis Chalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalas gets a clinch.
Cox controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Chalas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox jumps guard but Chalas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chalas uses from the top position.
Chalas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chalas lands with a hook. Cox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Chalas circles away.
Cox tries for a takedown but Chalas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luis Chalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Cox.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Chalas with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox stops Chalas from standing up.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Chalas trying to keep a closed guard but Cox is proving a slippery customer.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cox lands a high kick!
Chalas clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Chalas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chalas to keep the fight standing.
Cox looks gassed!
Chalas landing knees to the head.
Chalas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Cox holds him up against the cage and eventually Chalas drops back down to his feet.
Chalas gets control of Cox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chalas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chalas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cox!
Chalas looking to finish Cox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cox!
Cox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chalas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chalas trying to control but Cox is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Chalas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chalas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chalas has Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
Cox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chalas gets underhooks to prevent Cox's takedown attempt.
Cox jumps guard but Chalas stands there with Cox around his waist. Cox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luis Chalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Cox.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Chalas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cox pulls guard effortlessly.
Chalas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox is looking for a triangle but Chalas pushes his legs off easily.
Chalas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chalas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cox is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cox for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luis Chalas.
Chalas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chalas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cox will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Chalas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chalas stands up.
Chalas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick.
Cox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chalas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Luis Chalas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chalas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chalas lands a couple of elbows.
Chalas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chalas pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chalas moves into full mount! Cox won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chalas working for a submission but Cox is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas looking for a guillotine from mount but Cox is having none of it.
Chalas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chalas landing punches.
Chalas controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Chalas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Chalas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chalas shoots in and bounces Cox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox is trying to control the position but Chalas postures up.
Chalas won't allow Cox to sweep him here.
Cox wants to stand up but Chalas is controlling him.
Chalas pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cox wants to control but Chalas is keeping busy.
Chalas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chalas swivels and escapes.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas rushes Cox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chalas wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cox.
Chalas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Chalas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cox stalling in the clinch but Chalas improves position.
Chalas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cox regains guard.
Chalas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chalas checks a leg kick nicely.
Chalas is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chalas prevents it.
Chalas pulls Cox into guard.
Cox wants to stand but Chalas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chalas is pulling down on Cox's head. It's preventing any offense from Cox, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas has his feet on Cox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cox gets caught flat footed, as Chalas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dylan Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chalas advances to half guard.
Chalas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chalas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cox did well to prevent Chalas getting side control.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chalas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cox!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalas controlling the position easily from mount.
Cox in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chalas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Chalas!
Luis Chalas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Legeha Brandaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legeha Brandaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandaho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Brandaho keeps moving.
Ashton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandaho dives on top into guard.
Brandaho won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Brandaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandaho stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Brandaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Brandaho is looking to stand up but Ashton won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ashton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashton is on top in guard.
Ashton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brandaho has locked up a guillotine! Brandaho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ashton is holding on here and Brandaho must be using up a lot of energy. Ashton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brandaho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Legeha Brandaho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gannicus Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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19
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gannicus Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harley Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe lands with a good body shot.
Spartacus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crowe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spartacus lands with a good body shot.
Spartacus avoids the head kick by Crowe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
Spartacus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartacus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crowe - the referee stops the clock and Spartacus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crowe. Spartacus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus darts in and clinches Crowe up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe blocks a body shot from Spartacus.
Crowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spartacus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartacus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spartacus tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Spartacus misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Spartacus.
Crowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe tries to work over Spartacus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartacus misses with a body punch.
Spartacus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartacus tries to work over Crowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartacus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spartacus fails to land.
Spartacus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spartacus avoids it.
Crowe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Gannicus Spartacus has been cut.
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartacus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Spartacus ducks down to avoid it.
Crowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spartacus.
Spartacus tries to clinch there but Crowe circles away.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Spartacus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe throws a hook but Spartacus avoids it easily.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartacus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Spartacus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartacus on the side of the head.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. Spartacus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spartacus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crowe misses the body punch
and Spartacus counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartacus slips a straight right by Crowe.
Spartacus tries to clinch there but Crowe circles away.
Spartacus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe connects with a looping right hand.
Crowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowe loads up on a big right hand but Spartacus slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowe as he connects with a hook.
Spartacus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Crowe avoids nicely.
Spartacus closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
Crowe slips a straight right by Spartacus.
Nice uppercut there from Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gannicus Spartacus'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.
Crowe throws a leg kick which misses Spartacus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartacus tries to avoid it.
Harley Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartacus clinches with his opponent.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Spartacus fails to land.
Spartacus struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartacus.
Crowe has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spartacus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
Crowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spartacus swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Crowe.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crowe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Spartacus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartacus thinking.
Spartacus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
Spartacus checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartacus.
A big right from Crowe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowe.
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crowe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartacus thinking.
Crowe punishes Spartacus's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
Spartacus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Crowe.
Crowe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spartacus checks it well.
Crowe tries a low kick but Spartacus avoids it.
Crowe lands with a shot to the body.
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Crowe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Crowe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartacus doesn't seem phased though.
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Crowe finds it's target.
Crowe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spartacus checks it well.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe thumps Spartacus with a low kick.
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spartacus!
The fighters circling - Crowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
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!
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
Crowe throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Spartacus stumbling backwards into the cage! Spartacus bounces back off the cage towards Crowe, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Crowe lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Crowe celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harley Crowe!
A less than humble Harley Crowe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kickasschenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dolce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Kickasschenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dolce!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolce drives through with a takedown into Kickasschenkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickasschenkov is trying to keep Dolce in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolce throws an elbow that misses. Kickasschenkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dolce's guard. Nice move by Kickasschenkov!
Dolce keeping moving, preventing Kickasschenkov from controlling successfully.
Dolce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kickasschenkov has gone for a leg lock! Dolce slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kickasschenkov's guard.
Kickasschenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickasschenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Dolce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dolce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dolce landing with the ground and pound.
Dolce lands a couple of elbows.
Dolce preventing the sweep.
Kickasschenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickasschenkov is keeping the position for now.
Dolce trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickasschenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolce throws a sloppy strike and Kickasschenkov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dolce is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kickasschenkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Kickasschenkov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oliver might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman-Metallica. Jeff Chan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Chan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliver passes into half guard.
Chan is staying active underneath Oliver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliver.
Chan is in trouble now - Oliver has advanced to mount!
Oliver controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver trying to control but Chan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver moves to back control.
Chan holding both Oliver 's hands and preventing any damage.
Oliver tries to get the hooks in deep but Chan pushed the leg off.
Oliver controlling from the back.
Oliver tightening his grip on Chan, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Chan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Chan prevents Oliver from getting a body triangle.
Oliver working for a choke but Chan is defending well.
Oliver gets his hands free as Chan looks to control.
Oliver is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oliver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver has managed to slip his arm under Chan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Chan is tapping out! Submission win for Oliver.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Oliver!
Ray Oliver retains his lightweight title!
Ray Oliver looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank my fans and the people of Brazil who support me and also my team in Montreal , thank you'.
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