XFE-7- PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jacque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Flynn
vs
Jacque

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Jacque!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jacque or perhaps it was just good defense by Flynn which made him look bad.
Jacque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flynn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flynn.
Jacque wants to clinch.
Jacque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacque misses with a series of wild punches.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!

Flynn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacque sprawls well initially but Flynn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flynn is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacque trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn is looking to advance position but Jacque won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flynn in particular looking to stall.
Flynn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jacque.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Jacque is staying active underneath Flynn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacque is trying to maintain the position but Flynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flynn counters with a single leg into guard. Jacque didn't expect that.
Jacque wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position.
Jacque looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacque, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jacque is looking to sinch up a triangle. Flynn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jacque's body to avoid the submission. Jacque has instead reached around Flynn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jacque arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Jacque!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Soze (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.

Marka
vs
Soze

181 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Tommy Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Marka as Soze shoots in.
Marka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Soze lands a with a good body shot.
Soze shoots in and drives through. Marka sprawls well.
Soze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommy Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
Marka doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Soze decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marka's guard.
Soze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soze postures up and lands a big shot to Marka's brow.
Soze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Soze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marka, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marka tries to keep at a distance but Soze has taken the fight into the clinch.

Soze wants the takedown. Marka is fighting it off but Soze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marka's guard against the cage.

Marka is looking for a triangle but Soze pushes his legs off easily.
Soze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marka keeping full guard, as Soze tries to pass.
Soze is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marka looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soze drops Marka with a right and a left! Soze comes rushing in but Marka regains his composure and manages to keep Soze in guard.

Marka is rocked!
Soze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Marka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soze throws a big right hand that misses.

Soze 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.
Soze with a nice head shot there.
Soze passes Marka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marka seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Soze working over Marka with some ground and pound. Marka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marka trying to control but Soze postures up.
Marka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soze.
Soze throwing strikes from guard but Marka blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soze landing some decent shots from guard.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marka keeping full guard, as Soze tries to pass.
Soze trying to control but Marka is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marka tries to clinch but Soze is having none of it.
Soze has his takedown stuffed

and Marka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soze!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka prevents Soze from getting the reversal.
Marka fails to move to back control.
Soze holds on for dear life, controlling Marka's posture momentarily.
Soze tries to hold on but Marka pushes him away.
Soze is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soze wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well.
Marka wants to take a breather but Soze is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Soze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tommy Marka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Soze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marka to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Soze misses with the ground and pound.

Soze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soze landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soze working the head and body with strikes.

Soze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Soze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soze advances nicely into full mount.
Kaiser Soze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marka is in a horrible position here. Soze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Soze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soze dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze working Marka over with strikes here.
Soze landing strikes, looking to finish!
Soze controlling from the full mount.
Soze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soze landing strikes from the mount and Marka is in trouble!
Marka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marka taking some punishment here, with Soze in his half guard.
Marka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soze is looking to work some ground and pound but Marka has wrist control.
Soze works over Marka with some ground and pound from guard.
Soze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soze landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze thows a big elbow that misses.

Marka is looking for a triangle here but Soze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Soze is chipping away with strikes.
Marka is trying to get back to half guard.
Soze cracks Marka with a big right hand but Marka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Soze lands an elbow.
Soze scoring with punches from side control.
Soze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Soze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marka's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a nice forearm strike.
Soze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marka to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Soze are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marka is trying to control Soze's posture but Soze avoids it.
The strikes coming from Soze are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Soze lands an elbow.
Soze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marka's legs.
Marka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Soze decides to stand back up.
Marka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soze misses with a series of wild punches.
Soze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marka counters with a shoot takedown. Soze fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soze throws out the jab.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soze misses with a double jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soze.
Soze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marka keeps working.
Marka is looking to regain half guard here but Soze keeps moving and retains side control.
Soze working the ground and pound from side control.

Soze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Soze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soze but great work by Marka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze is trying to control Marka's posture but Marka avoids it.
Soze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze taking a bit of punishment here - Marka scoring with strikes.
Marka avoids the strikes from the bottom by Soze.
Marka trying to control the position but Soze is working away.
Soze is looking to reverse the position.
Marka controls the position.
Soze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marka's best efforts.
Marka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka wants to take a breather but Soze is having none of it.

Soze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Marka is trying to work for a kimura but Soze is defending well.
Soze wants to control but Marka is keeping busy.
Marka trying to mount his opponent but Soze defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marka misses with a takedown attempt

and Soze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marka's head.
Soze wants to take a breather but Marka is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soze.
Soze controlling from the top position.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Marka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soze stands up over Marka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marka looking to control.
Soze trying to control but Marka is working from the bottom.
Soze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soze working the body and head with strikes.
Soze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Soze scoring with punches and elbows.
Marka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tommy Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marka stops Soze from passing to mount.
Soze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marka keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiser Soze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soze 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiser Soze!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by God Save The Queen. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Frost
vs
Jennings

188 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dewayne Jennings!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost content to stall in guard here.
Jennings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Frost trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Frost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet but Frost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Frost drops back looking for a leg! Jennings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jennings manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Jennings's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Frost clinches up against the cage.

Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Jennings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.
Jennings tries to land a leg kick but Frost saw it coming and moves away.
Dewayne Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost throws a right hand that Jennings ducks under and follows up with a left that Jennings also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jennings!

It looks like Jack Frost has been cut.
Jennings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jennings.

Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frost showed some decent athleticism there.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Frost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jennings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jennings is looking to escape.

Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.

Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost stops Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Frost trying to mount his opponent but Jennings defends it.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to stand back up but Frost is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is tying to control. Jennings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Frost looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet but Frost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Frost 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.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Jennings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jennings.

Jennings has left one of his arms exposed and Frost doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jennings screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Frost!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Coxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marius
vs
Coxwell

186 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Coxwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coxwell moves into range and clinches up with Marius.
Marius missing with knees to the body.
Coxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marius pulls his leg out and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coxwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marius smiles and moves away.
Marius wants to clinch

and Coxwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Coxwell prevents Marius from getting back to his feet.
Coxwell postures up in Marius's guard and throws a big left but Marius blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coxwell is one step ahead there.
Coxwell won't allow Marius to get back to his feet.
Marius is trying to control the position but Coxwell postures up.
Marius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coxwell is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marius is looking to clinch but Coxwell is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Coxwell.
Coxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marius swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Marius has closed the distance and engaged Coxwell in a clinch.
Coxwell goes for a takedown attempt but Marius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marius fails with the takedown.

Coxwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marius sprawls well initially but Coxwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marius looks like he's trying to stand up.

Coxwell is trying to work for a kimura but Marius is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coxwell wants to take a breather but Marius is having none of it.
Coxwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marius defending well though.
Coxwell prevents Marius from improving his position.
Marius moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius wants to get back to his feet but Coxwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coxwell postures up.
Coxwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marius keeping moving, preventing Coxwell from controlling successfully.
Marius wants to stand up but Coxwell is controlling him.
Coxwell wants to control from the top but Marius keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coxwell looking to pass the guard.
Marius wants to stand but Coxwell is controlling the position.
Marius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coxwell!
The referee warns Coxwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coxwell is looking to escape.
Coxwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marius trying to control but Coxwell is having none of it.
Coxwell can't escape the position.
Coxwell tries to lock up and control but Marius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coxwell is looking to improve his position but Marius isn't that keen on the idea.
Coxwell taking shots to the head.
Marius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coxwell is looking to get to half guard.
Coxwell is in a horrible position here. Marius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coxwell tries to reverse the position but Marius maintains control.
Marius looking to control but Coxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coxwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coxwell working to try and regain half guard.
Marius unloads with some shots from mount but Coxwell bucks and avoids them well.
Marius working Coxwell over with strikes here.
Coxwell regains half guard.
Marius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coxwell scores with a few weak punches.
Marius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coxwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Marius stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marius forces Coxwell back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Coxwell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Marius as Coxwell shoots in.
Marius tries to clinch

and Coxwell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marius won't be happy with that.
Marius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marius wants to stand up but Coxwell is controlling the position.
Marius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marius working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marius with a couple of short strikes.
Marius looking to control but Coxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coxwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marius lands with some strikes.
Coxwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coxwell tries to hold on but Marius pushes him away.
Marius lands a big shot there that rocks Coxwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxwell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marius tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coxwell regains half guard.
Coxwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Coxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marius.
Marius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Coxwell working for a triangle but Marius defends it easily.
Marius trying to control but Coxwell is working from the bottom.
Coxwell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Coxwell looking to control.
Marius forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coxwell actively working from the bottom here.
Coxwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marius is working away from the top position though.

Marius stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Coxwell to get to his feet.
Coxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Marius tries to clinch but Coxwell moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coxwell.
Marius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coxwell is controlling him well.
Marius is trying to get back to half guard.
Coxwell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marius!
Coxwell landing strikes from the mount and Marius is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coxwell blocks Marius's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Marius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Coxwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius is looking to improve his position but Coxwell isn't that keen on the idea.
Coxwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marius looks a forlorn figure.
Marius wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marius tries to reverse the position but Coxwell maintains control.
Coxwell working the ground and pound effectively.
Coxwell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coxwell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coxwell lands a big shot there that rocks Marius but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coxwell won't let Marius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Marius avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coxwell.
You get the feeling that Marius really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coxwell with shots to the head and body - Marius looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius tries to lock up and control but Coxwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marius is looking to get to half guard.
Marius tries to hold on but Coxwell pushes him away.

Coxwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coxwell raining down shots from the mount!
Marius wants to get back to his feet.

Coxwell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marius has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marius!

Coxwell is looking for a triangle but Marius pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coxwell keeping full guard, as Marius tries to pass.
Marius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Coxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coxwell.
Marius is looking for a sweep.
Marius wants to control but Coxwell postures up.
Peter Coxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.

Marius explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marius swivels and escapes.

Coxwell clinches.

Coxwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Coxwell working the ground and pound.
Coxwell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coxwell is putting a hurting on Marius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coxwell working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Marius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marius striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Marius can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coxwell is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Coxwell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marius tries to improve position but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Coxwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marius's guard.

Marius is looking for a triangle but Coxwell pushes his legs off easily.
Coxwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coxwell cracks Marius with a solid left hand.
Coxwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marius's head.

Coxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marius wants to sweep but no luck.
Marius keeping full guard, as Coxwell tries to pass.
Marius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marius throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coxwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coxwell with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell won't allow Marius to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coxwell has his takedown stuffed

and Marius counters with a single leg into guard. Coxwell didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marius wants to stand but Coxwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marius lands a couple of digs.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Coxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Coxwell keeping moving, preventing Marius from controlling successfully.
Coxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marius is one step ahead there.
Marius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marius.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coxwell.
Coxwell cracks Marius with a big right hand but Marius just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Marius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Coxwell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marius to his feet.

Marius gets caught flat footed, as Coxwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coxwell wants to control but Marius passes into side.

Marius decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marius throws a one two combo.

Coxwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marius's guard.
Marius wants to stand up but Coxwell is controlling him.
Coxwell pushes down on Marius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coxwell blocks the strikes from Marius.
Marius is looking to improve his position.

Coxwell is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius wants to control but Coxwell is keeping busy.
Gaius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marius is looking to escape.
Coxwell working over Marius with some ground and pound. Marius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marius tries to get to full guard but Coxwell has control of the leg.

Coxwell decides to stand up.
Marius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coxwell.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coxwell.
Marius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coxwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marius's back!
Marius controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Coxwell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Coxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coxwell 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Coxwell!

C
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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Seph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seph comes to the cage accompanied by Wheres My Brother?. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Seph
vs
Boucher

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Seph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seph connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Boucher! He's out on his feet! Seph rushes in and drops Boucher with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Seph!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Spar
vs
Sanchez

179 cm
22
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Elite Nutrition Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Spar seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Spar trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Spar throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Sanchez feints and as Spar raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looks gassed!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Spar looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez blocks Spar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spar is trying to stand.
Sanchez cracks Spar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spar is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Spar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Spar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!

Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Spar defends it well.
Spar tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Spar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Spar to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sanchez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Spar circles away easily

and Spar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spar tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Spar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spar with a poor takedown

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Spar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Spar is working away.
Spar throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Spar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to kick Spar off but Spar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
Spar controlling the pace.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is not content to let Spar control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Spar has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Spar tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Spar defends easily.
Sanchez lands an upkick as Spar stands over him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Spar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sanchez's body to avoid the submission. Sanchez has instead reached around Spar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sanchez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Sanchez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fisler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Nork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fisler
vs
Nork

183 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Fisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cecil Nork!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Fisler goes for an armbar but Nork turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nork.

Fisler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nork manages to pass to side control.
Fisler is looking to improve his position.

Nork is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fisler has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nork is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisler wants to get back to full guard.
Fisler gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisler keeping moving, preventing Nork from controlling successfully.

Fisler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nork passes into half guard.
Fisler is pressing down on Nork's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Fisler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nork doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fisler is tightening it up a little... Nork has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nork reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nork taps out! nice BJJ there by Fisler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Fisler!