It was a shocking and disappointing night for Canadian mixed martial artists at UFC 140 in the Air Canada Center of Toronto.
Lightweight fan-favorite Mark Hominick suffered a shocking knockout loss seven seconds into the first round, and light heavyweight Krzysztof Soszynski also got knocked out only 35 seconds into his fight to the shock and dismay of the crowd.
Canadians went 2-5 in the seven fights they were involved in, with Mark Bocek and Yves Jabouin both winning decisions. Below are the Canadians’ quick results.
Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole won a very thin split decision over Claude Patrick in a very tactical battle that went all over the cage. It was a very tough fight to call as neither fighter could do much damage. It seemed Patrick had Ebersole in more trouble in the third round but the decision went Ebersole’s way.
Patrick post-fight:
“The outcome was unfortunate.I tried to take the fight to the ground but he ended up on top. I attempted three different submissions towards the end and even threw some hard punches, but you know what happens when you leave it in the judges hands.
Ebersole wins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
The Korean Zombie slipped a wild, lunging left from Hominick right off the bell and landed a straight right to the button to drop the Canadian to the canvass. He then pounced on him and ended the fight by TKO at 0:07 of the 1st Round
Hominick post-fight:
“He came out aggressive. I needed to pace myself. I let my emotions get the best of me and didn’t follow my game plan. I got a little too hyped up.”
Chan Sung Jung wins via knockout at 0:07 of the 1st Round
Krzysztof Soszynski vs Igor Pokrajac
Krzysztof Soszynski was blitzed by Igor Pokrajac after taking a stiff shot to the jaw and suffered a devastating knock out loss at 0:35 of the 1st Round
Soszynski post-fight:
“I should have reacted differently when I got hit. Pokrajac was a good opponent and hit hard.”
Pokrajac wins via knockout at 0:35 of the 1st Round
John Makdessi vs Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman proved that experience still counts for something in fights as the veteran dominated Canadian John Makdessi on his way to a rear naked choke submission win. Hallman got dominant position right away on Makdessi and softened him up before securing the win.
Hallman wins via rear naked choke at 2:58 of 1st Round
Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
Yves Jabouin used activity, footwork and head movement to out score the much longer Walel Watson in a very entertaining fight that took place mostly on the feet. Watson’s reach was an early issue but Jabouin overcame, landed the better shots and got a couple takedowns to secure the victory.
Jabouin post-fight:
“This is an awesome feeling. I hustled and did struggle in the fight. There was a fire burning inside of me not to quit. I wasn’t going to give up I fed off the energy of the crowd. My game plan was to use momentum. strike and catch him off balance.”
Jabouin wins via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
Woodbridge Ontario’s Mark Bocek put on a takedown and grappling clinic on Nik Lentz in his matchup tonight to win a solid but dull fight. Bocek needed the win badly and he delivered the perfect game plan against Lentz to dominate position all night.
Bocek post-fight:
“Nik was a super tough opponent, we played it safe and it was a friendly fight but I needed the win more. I kept him guessing, played with my hands and then went for the takedown. I prepared for going all three rounds going into the fight. It was great to fight here. The fans are awesome.”
Bocek won via unanimous decision (30-27)
Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish
John Cholish was just a bit bigger, stronger and better than Clarke in all areas and he ended up on Clarke’s back off a scramble and pounded him out for a TKO win at 4:36 of the second round.
Note: All quotes obtained via televised post-fight interviews.
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