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RAFL 34: Blackout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Caruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caruso has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Caruso!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William forces Caruso back against the cage and clinches.
Caruso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caruso looks gassed!
William lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caruso backwards.
William manages to pull guard.
Caruso won't allow William to sweep him here.
Caruso got a little sloppy there for a moment and William has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caruso has managed to get both his arms back between William's legs - danger averted.
William has his foot on Caruso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruso works his way back into a safe position though.
William working for a triangle but Caruso defends it easily.
William is looking for a triangle but Caruso pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caruso won't allow William to sweep him here.
William has his foot on Caruso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruso works his way back into a safe position though.
William escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caruso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caruso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caruso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. William is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
William is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caruso is aware though and is defending well.
Caruso advances position into side control!
William tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caruso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caruso scores with punches from side control.
William struggling a bit here.
Caruso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but William is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
William sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caruso tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
William trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
William scores with a one two! Caruso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caruso dodges the punch combination from William.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William scores a takedown into full mount!
William working for a submission but Caruso is keeping him at bay.
Caruso working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
William trying to control but Caruso is having none of it.
William is landing with some decent strikes but Caruso is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
William is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Caruso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Caruso shrugs it off.
Caruso in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
William is working for a guillotine from mount but Caruso frees his head quite easily.
William swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien William!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dorkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Dorkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans throws a head kick but Dorkin moves out of range.
Dorkin tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Dorkin.
Dorkin tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorkin clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Dorkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans trying to stall but Dorkin improves his position.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dorkin.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans cracks the inside of Dorkin's front leg.
Dorkin closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Dorkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Evans decides to pull guard.
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorkin is aware though and is defending well.
Evans is looking to stand up but Dorkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Dorkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Dorkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
It looks like Alan Dorkin has been cut.
Dorkin tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Dorkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorkin tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dorkin closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorkin wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Dorkin backing up. Dorkin nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dorkin lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab by Evans.
Dorkin wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Dorkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Dorkin keeps him there for the moment.
Dorkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dorkin.
Dorkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorkin won't allow it.
Dorkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dorkin.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Dorkin tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Dorkin lands a knee to the body.
Dorkin misses with an elbow over the top.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Dorkin is controlling the position.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorkin has double underhooks.
Dorkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Dorkin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorkin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dorkin.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Dorkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Dorkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Dorkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans tries to break free but Dorkin pushes him back against the cage.
Dorkin gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percy Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Dorkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorkin wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Dorkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dorkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorkin closes the distance and clinches.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Dorkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Dorkin's takedown attempt.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans avoiding damage as Dorkin throws knees to the body.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alan Dorkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans lands with a nice combination. Dorkin backs away looking to recover.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dorkin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Dorkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Percy Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dorkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans cracks the inside of Dorkin's front leg.
Dorkin clinches with his opponent.
Dorkin lands a knee to the body.
Dorkin is struggling to control the position.
Dorkin looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorkin misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Evans scores with the left hand. Dorkin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dorkin - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dorkin. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorkin closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Dorkin.
Dorkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorkin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorkin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dorkin.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dorkin - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dorkin. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dorkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dorkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dorkin really felt that one!
Evans shoots in and drives through. Dorkin sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin tries to clinch
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Dorkin stalling in the clinch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Dorkin is controlling him.
Dorkin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorkin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dorkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorkin tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorkin looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alan Dorkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorkin tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Dorkin wants to clinch
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Dorkin tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Dorkin wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorkin wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Dorkin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dorkin wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Dorkin has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Dorkin crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percy Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alan Dorkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dorkin rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorkin misses with a knee strike.
Dorkin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dorkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dorkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage as Dorkin throws knees to the body.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorkin has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dorkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dorkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans prevents Dorkin from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Dorkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorkin is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans is looking for a kimura but Dorkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Evans to get the leverage.
Dorkin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dorkin is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Dorkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dorkin wants to clinch.
Alan Dorkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorkin is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Dorkin moves into the clinch.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dorkin.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Dorkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorkin obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorkin misses with a knee strike.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans tries to bum rush Dorkin with a series of wild strikes but Dorkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorkin tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorkin is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Dorkin tries to clinch but Evans moves away
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorkin darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alan Dorkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorkin tries to clinch up.
Dorkin darts in trying to clinch
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorkin wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Dorkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorkin clinches but Evans breaks the clinch
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Alan Dorkin's cut is getting worse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dorkin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorkin is looking to clinch.
Dorkin instigates a clinch.
Percy Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Evans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Dorkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percy Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ackeem Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Ronbo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ackeem Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Ronbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
It looks like Ronnie Ronbo has been cut.
Ronbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ronbo is rocked!
Bailey drops Ronbo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bailey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ackeem Bailey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bosco (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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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bosco!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Bosco lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bosco.
Andrews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosco cracks Andrews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bosco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosco.
Bosco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bosco is working for takedown but Andrews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bosco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosco lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bosco scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bosco blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped Bosco in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Paul Bosco has been cut.
Bosco scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bosco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bosco.
Andrews is trying to stall.
Andrews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrews blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bosco.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andrews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bosco has picked Andrews up - he's going for a ride! Bosco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andrews is staying active underneath Bosco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bosco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrews defending well though.
Bosco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrews is in trouble now - Bosco has advanced to mount!
Bosco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bosco working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Bosco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bosco unloading with bombs!
Bosco with a couple of short strikes.
Bosco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrews looks a forlorn figure.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bosco on the ground.
Bosco lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Andrews tries to hold on but Bosco postures up.
Andrews is desperately trying to improve his position but Bosco has a good base and remains in mount.
Bosco cracks Andrews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco lands a nice shot to the head.
Andrews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bosco.
Bosco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrews wants to hold on but Bosco pushes him away.
Bosco cracks Andrews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrews tries to hold on but Bosco pushes him away.
Bosco landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bosco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andrews is rocked!
Bosco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosco is landing with some decent strikes but Andrews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bosco working Andrews over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosco with shots to the head and body - Andrews looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bosco working Andrews over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews wants to control but Bosco is having none of it.
Bosco landing strikes from the mount and Andrews is in trouble!
Bosco lands a heavy elbow.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Bosco working Andrews over with strikes here.
Andrews is in a horrible position here. Bosco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bosco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bosco working Andrews over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bosco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bosco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bosco connects with a looping right hand.
Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosco circles away quickly and effectively.
Bosco with a jab.
Bosco shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Bosco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bosco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bosco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrews.
Bosco pushes Andrews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosco managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Bosco is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Bosco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andrews regains guard.
Bosco trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it.
Bosco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bosco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bosco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bosco landing with the ground and pound.
Bosco trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bosco postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it.
Bosco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bosco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Bosco postures up.
Bosco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Bosco postures up.
Bosco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Bosco from controlling successfully.
Bosco landing with the ground and pound.
Andrews has momentary wrist control but Bosco slips an elbow through the middle.
Bosco trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosco.
Bosco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Bosco postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it.
Bosco stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Bosco from controlling successfully.
Bosco is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bosco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bosco landing with the ground and pound.
Andrews has momentary wrist control but Bosco slips an elbow through the middle.
Bosco distracts Andrews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bosco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosco trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosco postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Bosco stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bosco with a nice head shot there.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet.
Paul Bosco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bosco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bosco chips away with some ground and pound.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Bosco with a nice head shot there.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Bosco from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bosco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bosco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Bosco.
Bosco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bosco clobbers Andrews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosco clinches up against the cage.
Bosco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Bosco blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosco wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bosco digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco just leaning against Andrews, taking a breather.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bosco.
Paul Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bosco.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Bosco is blocking nicely.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Bosco blocks with his arms.
Bosco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Andrews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bosco winds up and cracks Andrews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bosco is nestled in close to Andrews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bosco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andrews is looking to improve his position but Bosco isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bosco.
Bosco looking to finish Andrews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andrews!
Andrews is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bosco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Bosco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Bosco.
Bosco unloading with bombs!
Bosco lands a heavy elbow.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco with the ground and pound from mount.
Bosco landing strikes from the mount.
Andrews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bosco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bosco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bosco raining down shots from the mount!
Bosco breaks from Andrews's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bosco looking to finish Andrews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andrews!
Bosco is landing with some decent strikes but Andrews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andrews wants to control but Bosco is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bosco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bosco with good strikes from the mount here!
Paul Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosco lands a nice shot to the head.
Bosco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andrews hang on?
Andrews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bosco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Andrews wants to control but Bosco is having none of it.
Bosco scoring with strikes but Andrews is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Bosco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bosco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bosco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vujeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko comes to the cage accompanied by Turning Japanese. Vujeva has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. 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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24
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Vujeva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujeva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuko slips a jab and a cross from Vujeva.
Vujeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vujeva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vujeva throws a right hand that Zuko ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuko also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuko throws a hook but Vujeva blocks it.
Vujeva throws a series of punches but Zuko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vujeva slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vujeva misses with a combination
and Zuko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vujeva throws a combination that misses
and Zuko counters with a nice leg kick.
Zuko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vujeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Zuko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujeva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zuko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vujeva is looking to control Zuko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vujeva avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Zuko seems content to control.
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!
Zuko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuko is trying to work for a kimura but Vujeva is defending well.
Vujeva wants to control but Zuko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vujeva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vujeva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuko is working away from the top position though.
Vujeva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zuko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zuko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vujeva is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zuko is working hard here to advance position.
Vujeva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuko is controlling him.
Zuko content to stall in guard here.
Vujeva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zuko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuko doesn't manage to clinch there - Vujeva circles away.
Zuko is looking to clinch but Vujeva is avoiding it.
Vujeva misses with a double jab
and Zuko counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Zuko misses.
Vujeva slips a straight right by Zuko.
Zuko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko scores with a nice head shot.
Vujeva throws a combination that misses
and Zuko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zuko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujeva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuko scores with a nice head shot.
Vujeva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuko throws a hook but Vujeva avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vujeva. Vujeva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuko tries to clinch but Vujeva is having none of it.
Zuko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zuko controlling the position from side mount.
Zuko has an Americana. Vujeva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zuko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zuko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kenshi Zuko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Down. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Tepes, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Tepes against the cage but Tepes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.
Scott scores a takedown into full mount!
Scott jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tepes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tepes and Scott has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Scott tries for a kimura but Tepes is defending well.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Tepes is defending well.
Tepes is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott working the ground and pound but Tepes is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tepes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tepes is trying to improve his position.
Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vlad Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tepes swinging wildly here.
Tepes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Tepes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Tepes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Tepes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Tepes.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Nathan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Tepes.
Tepes lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Tepes throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tepes wants it to stay on the feet.
Tepes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tepes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tepes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Tepes.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Tepes throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Tepes misses with a few strikes there.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tepes duly obliges.
Tepes works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Scott tries to clinch but Tepes moves out of range.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
Tepes throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Tepes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tepes.
Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tepes was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes is on top in guard.
Tepes stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tepes wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tepes jumps into side control!
Tepes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Tepes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Tepes dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Tepes slows the pace down.
Tepes tries to stand but Scott is controlling his head.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tepes's best efforts.
Scott wants to improve his position but Tepes is controlling well.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tepes wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand up but Tepes is controlling him.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to control.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Tepes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Tepes had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Tepes.
Tepes throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tepes scores with a three punch combo!
Tepes throws a one two combo.
Tepes scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tepes scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tepes!
Scott misses the body punch
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes as Scott shoots in.
A nice combination there by Tepes.
Scott shoots in but Tepes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a nice looking jab.
Tepes connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Tepes coming out on top.
Tepes works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Tepes tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes misses with a double jab.
Tepes tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Vlad Tepes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Tepes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Tepes counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes scores with a nice right hand.
Scott dives in and grabs Tepes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Tepes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Tepes scores with a four punch combination!
Tepes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Tepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott avoids the head kick by Tepes.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Tepes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tepes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tepes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tepes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tepes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tepes has escaped and now he's on top!
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes is one step ahead there.
Scott looking to control.
Vlad Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tepes stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nathan Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes advances to half guard.
Well, if Tepes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tepes trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verbiah Sozefay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Areeno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Verbiah Sozefay's chin.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verbiah Sozefay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno misses with a straight right.
Sozefay misses with the combination.
Areeno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sozefay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Areeno scores with a three punch combo!
Sozefay misses with an uppercut.
Areeno looks for a takedown but Sozefay sprawls well.
Verbiah Sozefay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areeno staying out of range there.
Sozefay defending well as Areeno loads up on a big left hand.
Sozefay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sozefay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Areeno shoots for a double leg takedown but Sozefay sprawls well. He's pushed Areeno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sozefay throws a lazy right hand but Areeno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areeno looks to score with a jab to the body but Sozefay is just out of range.
Sozefay throws a hook but Areeno avoids it easily.
Areeno throws a body punch but Sozefay moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno throws a hook but Sozefay blocks it.
Areeno moves in looking to clinch but Sozefay pushes him off.
Sozefay throws a leg kick but Areeno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sozefay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areeno.
Sozefay misses with a straight right.
Sozefay moves out of range of the strikes.
Sozefay throws a head kick that misses.
Verbiah Sozefay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areeno misses with an uppercut.
Areeno throws a hook to the side of Sozefay's head but Sozefay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areeno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sozefay defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Areeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areeno darts in and clinches Sozefay up against the cage.
Sozefay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sozefay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Areeno avoids the head kick by Sozefay.
Areeno checks a leg kick.
Areeno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Areeno lands in his opponent's guard.
Sozefay is pulling down on Areeno's head. It's preventing any offense from Areeno, at least for the moment.
Areeno has gone for a leg lock! Sozefay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Areeno's guard.
Areeno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Areeno wants to take Sozefay's back here but Sozefay is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Areeno controlling the pace.
Areeno is working for a submission of some sort.
Areeno is working for a submission of some sort.
Sozefay is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sozefay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sozefay trying to hold on to Areeno's head to control him but Areeno postures up.
Sozefay is looking to improve his position.
Areeno is taking a breather. Sozefay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sozefay trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sozefay cracks the inside of Areeno's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verbiah Sozefay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sozefay tries to clinch but Areeno moves away
and Areeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Areeno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sozefay keeps Areeno at a distance using the push kick.
Sozefay keeps the fight on the outside.
Areeno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Areeno misses.
A cross from Sozefay lands.
Areeno lands with a hook. Sozefay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Areeno avoids the head kick by Sozefay.
Sozefay fails to land with a series of punches.
Areeno swings for the body but Sozefay moves out of range.
Areeno shoots in but no luck this time.
Areeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sozefay circles away.
Areeno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sozefay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sozefay lands a high kick!
Sozefay throws a head kick that misses
and Areeno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sozefay can't keep his opponent in guard - Areeno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Areeno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sozefay keeps working.
Sozefay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areeno.
Sozefay is looking to escape.
Sozefay is staying active underneath Areeno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Areeno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sozefay regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno wants to control from the top but Sozefay keeps moving.
Areeno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sozefay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Areeno has Sozefay in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sozefay wants to pass the guard but Areeno is keeping the position.
Sozefay trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.
Areeno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sozefay manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Areeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sozefay is keeping the position for now.
Areeno won't allow Sozefay to sweep him here.
Areeno wants to pass the guard but Sozefay is keeping the position.
Sozefay looking for a sweep. Not yet Sozefay, not yet.
Areeno drops back looking for a leg! Sozefay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sozefay manages to kick Areeno off! Areeno jumps back into Sozefay's guard.
Areeno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Areeno wants to pass the guard but Sozefay is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Areeno defending well as Sozefay loads up on a big left hand.
Areeno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Areeno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sozefay is avoiding damage well.
Areeno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Areeno tries for a kimura but Sozefay is defending well.
Sozefay can't do much from the bottom here.
Areeno is looking to take a break and control but Sozefay 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.
Steve Areeno dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Areeno misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Areeno.
Areeno tries for a takedown but Sozefay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Areeno avoids the head kick by Sozefay.
Sozefay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Areeno tests Sozefay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sozefay misses with an uppercut. Areeno saw that one coming.
Areeno moves in looking to clinch but Sozefay pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areeno checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areeno tries to clinch but Sozefay moves out of range.
Sozefay lands a head kick. Areeno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sozefay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sozefay defending well as Areeno loads up on a big left hand.
Sozefay throws a head kick that misses.
Sozefay ducks under a wild hook from Areeno.
Sozefay misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Areeno coming out on top.
Sozefay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sozefay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areeno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sozefay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sozefay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Areeno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Areeno thows a body shot but no joy.
Areeno tries to clinch up.
Areeno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sozefay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sozefay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sozefay ducks under a wild hook from Areeno.
Sozefay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sozefay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
Sozefay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sozefay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areeno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay misses with a looping right.
Areeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Areeno. That snapped Sozefay's head back.
Sozefay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sozefay is looking to slow Areeno down with leg kicks.
Areeno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sozefay closes the distance and clinches.
Areeno pushes Sozefay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Areeno throws a punch but it's blocked by Sozefay.
Sozefay stops a takedown attempt from Areeno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Areeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areeno tries a body shot but Sozefay blocks it.
Areeno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Areeno blocks an uppercut.
Areeno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Areeno tries a body shot but Sozefay blocks it.
Areeno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Areeno.
Sozefay trying to control the position but instead, Areeno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sozefay into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sozefay scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Areeno.
Sozefay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sozefay throws out a loose jab but Areeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sozefay keeps Areeno at a distance using the push kick.
Areeno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Areeno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Areeno shoots in for a double leg but Sozefay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sozefay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sozefay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sozefay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verbiah Sozefay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sozefay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verbiah Sozefay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
10 - 7 - 2 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Wogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Troy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wogg is looking to clinch but Troy is avoiding it.
Wogg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wogg ducks under a wild hook from Troy.
Wogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Troy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wogg is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wogg wants to clinch up but Troy keeps it at a distance.
Wogg is looking to clinch but Troy is avoiding it.
Wogg closes the distance and clinches.
Wogg fails to pull guard.
Wogg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg tries to pull guard but Troy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Wogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Troy is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Troy fails to land.
A knee to the head by Wogg.
Wogg manages to break the clinch.
Wogg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wogg manages to avoid it.
Troy is looking to clinch but Wogg is avoiding it.
Troy fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Troy jabs Wogg right on the nose. Wogg blinks but takes it well.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Troy moves into the clinch.
Wogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wogg closes the distance but Troy moves to the side
enabling Troy to counter with a crisp jab.
Wogg avoids the body shot from Troy.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Troy.
Decent striking displayed by Troy there.
Wogg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wogg slips a jab and a cross from Troy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Troy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg slips under a jab from Troy.
Wogg wants to clinch
and Troy moves into the clinch.
Wogg stalling in the clinch but Troy improves position.
Troy lands a hook that snaps the head of Wogg backwards.
Troy trying to control the position but instead, Wogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Troy into the cage.
Wogg tries to pull guard but Troy won't allow it.
Wogg tries to pull guard but Troy won't allow it.
Troy swings wildly with an uppercut but Wogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wogg stalling in the clinch but Troy improves position.
Troy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wogg jumps guard but Troy stands there with Wogg around his waist. Wogg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wogg tries to pull guard but Troy won't allow it.
Wogg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wogg trying to stall but Troy improves his position.
Wogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wogg jumps guard.
Wogg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Troy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wogg is pressing down on Troy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Troy defends well.
Troy is trying to land a reversal but Wogg doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Wogg is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Troy! Troy trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Wogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulie Wogg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Mattingly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Builder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Builder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper Mattingly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder wants to clinch.
Builder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Builder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mattingly keeps working.
Mattingly is looking to improve his position.
Mattingly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mattingly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Builder has picked Mattingly up and slammed him! Mattingly can't keep hold of the triangle and Builder manages to pass to side control!
Mattingly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Builder is trying to get back to full guard.
Builder manages to get to full guard.
Mattingly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Builder is keeping the position for now.
Builder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mattingly is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattingly is fighting to break Builder's control of his arms but Builder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mattingly wants to stand but Builder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Builder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mattingly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Builder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mattingly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Builder is pressing down on Mattingly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mattingly is holding on for now.
Mattingly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mattingly.
Mattingly is looking to sinch up a triangle. Builder throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mattingly's body to avoid the submission. Mattingly has instead reached around Builder's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mattingly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cooper Mattingly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquerer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's entrance music is 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conquerer Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marciano lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Conquerer Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones loses concentration momentarily and Marciano pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jones crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Marciano finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Marciano!
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