INFINITY: 002 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho The Wall (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.

Jones
vs
The Wall

201 cm
27
254 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

199 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jericho The Wall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Wall.
The Wall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Wall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Wall off to one side.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jericho The Wall.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Wall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. The Wall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Wall looks gassed!
The Wall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Jericho The Wall has been cut.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wall manages to avoid it.
Jones cracks a nice hook into The Wall's ribs.
Jones lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to The Wall's midsection.
Jones throws a body punch but The Wall moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wall tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Wall avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones scores with a jab. The Wall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Wall doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones clobbers The Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is looking to wear down The Wall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones digs a good hook to The Wall's body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Wall.
Jones lands a jab.
Connor Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings for the body but The Wall moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones takes a swing at The Wall's ribcage but misses.
The Wall is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Wall.
Jones misses with a body shot.
The Wall misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
The Wall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Wall has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with a leg kick. The Wall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Wall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses The Wall's front leg but catches the back leg as The Wall tries to avoid it.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
The Wall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Wall on the side of the head.
The Wall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho The Wall's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Wall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is looking to slow The Wall down with leg kicks.
The Wall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones motions for The Wall to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by The Wall.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Wall can do to turn this around?

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Wall's half guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wall wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a body punch but The Wall moves out of range.
The Wall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Wall tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor Jones is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Wall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Jones.
The Wall has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. The Wall didn't expect that.
The Wall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones pushing down on The Wall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Connor Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones throws a body punch but The Wall moves out of range.
Jones lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Wall at a distance.
The Wall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings for the body but The Wall moves out of range.
The Wall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
The Wall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Wall's calf.
The Wall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks The Wall off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jericho The Wall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Wall doesn't seem phased though.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through The Wall's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. The Wall shrugs it off though.
The Wall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a hook but The Wall avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws a body punch but The Wall moves out of range.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands an overhand right.
The Wall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Wall thinking.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wall shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wall needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jericho The Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lunges at The Wall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Wall's hand.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. The Wall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones thuds a left hand into The Wall's body.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.

The Wall is rocked!
Jones lands with a cross.
The Wall is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Wall momentarily.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Wall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Wall seems to have recovered his senses.
The Wall with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wall drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones cracks The Wall with an open hand slap.
The Wall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wall darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces The Wall off the cage and back into rage.
Jones lands a head shot.
The Wall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Wall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Wall there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Wall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. The Wall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Wall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
The Wall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a body punch but The Wall moves out of range.
The Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones keeps The Wall at a distance using the push kick.
Jones cracks The Wall with an open hand slap.
Jab by Jones.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones clobbers The Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Wall slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a jab to The Wall's midsection.
Jericho The Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Griffin
vs
Brown

177 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Brown shoots in.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Brown.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Griffin from standing up.
Brown postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown looks gassed!
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Griffin has Brown pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Griffin stalls.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.

Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Griffin closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Griffin has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Griffin pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Griffin is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin lands a jab to the head.

Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Griffin pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Griffin.

Griffin moves into the clinch.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin scores with a nice right hand.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Griffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Brown is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Griffin! Brown is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Run This Town Tonight as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cloud
vs
Watanabe

175 cm
19
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cloud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watanabe has a takedown stuffed.
Ezekiel Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Watanabe.
Nice takedown defense from Cloud. No joy for Watanabe on that attempt.
Cloud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cloud wants it to stay on the feet.
Cloud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watanabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cloud is fending him off so far but Watanabe persists. Nope, Cloud circles away and we're back to standing.
Cloud thuds his right hand into Watanabe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watanabe looks gassed!
Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cloud engages and cracks Watanabe with a massive lead left hook - Watanabe tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cloud is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Cloud!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between carl dewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein has chosen Seether - Remedy 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.

dewitt
vs
Vonstein

180 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
28
192 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery
Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, carl dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dewitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vonstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vonstein avoids the body shot from dewitt.
dewitt throws the left hand but Vonstein avoids the punch easily.
Vonstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. dewitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vonstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dewitt throws a looping overhand right but Vonstein ducks down to avoid it.
dewitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
dewitt swinging wildly here.
dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vonstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Vonstein misses.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown but dewitt shows good takedown defense.
Vonstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Vonstein.
dewitt misses with a hook. Vonstein ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Vonstein misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein lands a head shot.
Vonstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut. dewitt saw that one coming.

Vonstein feints and as dewitt raises his hands in defense, Vonstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dewitt keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.

Vonstein drops back looking for a leg! dewitt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and dewitt manages to kick Vonstein off! Vonstein jumps back into dewitt's guard.
Vonstein trying to control but dewitt is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein passes into half guard.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed dewitt's head.
dewitt taking some punishment here, with Vonstein in his half guard.
dewitt is staying active underneath Vonstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vonstein wants to work for an arm triangle but dewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vonstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein is looking for a kimura but dewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vonstein to get the leverage.
Vonstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but dewitt keeps working.
dewitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Vonstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dewitt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vonstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vonstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Vonstein throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! dewitt has his hands clasped together but Vonstein breaks the hold and dewitt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vonstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Vonstein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snick Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Oh la!!. Snick Sharp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Phoenix's chin.

Phoenix
vs
Sharp

180 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Snick Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Sharp stumbling back into the cage.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Sharp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharp looks gassed!
Phoenix with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Sharp slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
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!
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sharp.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Sharp seems unphased.

Sharp is rocked!
Phoenix is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sharp flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sharp is out cold! Phoenix holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Phoenix!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Diamond Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kimura
vs
Hall

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kimura wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Hall wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controlling the position.
Kimura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kimura's guard.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.

Kimura working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Hall looks gassed!
Kimura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura postures up.
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hall lands a jab.
Kimura shoots and misses

and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kimura with a nice head shot there.
Hall striking off his back.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is not content to let Kimura control the position.

That's two 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.
Kimura working the head and body with strikes.
Kimura prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working the head and body with strikes.

Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura working the head and body with strikes.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Kimura working the head and body with strikes.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to stall here but Hall recovers full guard.
Masahiko Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masahiko Kimura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hall instigates a clinch.

Hall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.

Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is in a horrible position here. Kimura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the head.
Kimura with good strikes from the mount here!
Kimura dominating with strikes here.
Kimura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hall looks a forlorn figure.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Kimura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kimura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Kimura is landing with some decent strikes but Hall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Hall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kimura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura lands with some strikes.
Kimura with a couple of short strikes.
Kimura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hall?
Hall taking shots to the head.
Kimura with shots to the head and body - Hall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura lands a heavy elbow.
Hall taking shots to the head.
Kimura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hall has worked his arm free - good work by Hall!
Kimura working away.
Hall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kimura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hall to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiko Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko Kimura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hughes
vs
Nelson

175 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes slips a straight right by Nelson.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.

Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Hughes is wriggling around but Nelson manages to pass to half guard.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson prevents Hughes from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nelson.

Nelson looking for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is having none of it.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Hughes wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.

Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nelson prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Hughes has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.

Hughes 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.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Hughes trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

Hughes gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nelson blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
Nelson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.

Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Hughes wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.

Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hughes working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hughes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hughes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Hughes.

Hughes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.

Hughes manages to break the clinch.

Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Mark Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hughes stands up from Nelson's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson misses with a straight right.

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.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.

Hughes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is pushing Hughes's head away, looking to escape. Hughes manages to hold on to the position though.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Hughes controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is not content to let Hughes control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hughes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between karl dewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

dewitt
vs
Kwon

163 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, karl dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dewitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwon loads up on a big right hand but dewitt slips the punch.
dewitt scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Jin Kwon has been cut.
Kwon defending well as dewitt loads up on a big left hand.
Kwon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwon punishes dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
dewitt takes a swing at Kwon's ribcage but misses.
dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Kwon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
dewitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwon.
dewitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Kwon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwon lands with a right to the head.
Kwon lands a right hand that snaps the head of dewitt backwards.
dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwon.
A hook to the body from Kwon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dewitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwon up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kwon.
Kwon pushes dewitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for dewitt.
Kwon stalls.
Kwon lands an uppercut.
Kwon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kwon - that landed with a thud.
Kwon lands with a left to the head.
Kwon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
dewitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Kwon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwon cracks dewitt with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
dewitt letting Kwon take a breather here.
dewitt trying to control the position but instead, Kwon has worked for underhooks and has pushed dewitt into the cage.
Kwon avoiding damage.
Kwon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kwon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kwon scores with a nice short uppercut.
dewitt misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kwon.
dewitt is looking to control Kwon's arms but Kwon gets an underhook and turns him. Now dewitt has his back to the cage.
dewitt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kwon.
Kwon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for dewitt.
A short right from Kwon on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on dewitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwon effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Kwon.

Kwon breaks from the clinch.
dewitt needs to keep his hands up - Kwon had a free shot at his head there.
dewitt throws an overhand right that lands on Kwon's shoulder, as Kwon tries to avoid the shot.
Kwon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
dewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Kwon catches dewitt right on the button with a cross.
Kwon lands with a shot to the body.
dewitt is breathing heavily.
Kwon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from dewitt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dewitt walks into a straight right hand from Kwon.
Kwon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kwon closes the distance and clinches.
dewitt is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwon is pushing dewitt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kwon digs a right hand underneath dewitt's ribcage. dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
dewitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Kwon.
dewitt tries to work over Kwon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwon keeps control of dewitt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kwon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kwon.
Kwon lands a hook that snaps the head of dewitt backwards.
Kwon digs a right hand underneath dewitt's ribcage. dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kwon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kwon lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kwon manages to break the clinch.
dewitt throws a series of punches but Kwon avoids them all with ease.
dewitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kwon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with dewitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Kwon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Kwon.
dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwon's elbow.
Kwon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt dewitt or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Kwon.

Kwon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Kwon clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
dewitt is looking to control Kwon's arms but Kwon gets an underhook and turns him. Now dewitt has his back to the cage.

Kwon breaks from the clinch.
Kwon lands a head shot.
Kwon looks to land a combination but dewitt avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kwon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kwon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kwon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Kwon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
karl dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon misses with a series of wild punches.
dewitt moves out of range as Kwon strikes.
dewitt throws the left hand but Kwon avoids the punch easily.
Kwon staying out of range there.
No joy there for Kwon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwon misses with the combination.
Kwon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as dewitt throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dewitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Kwon.
dewitt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from dewitt.
dewitt throws a hook but Kwon avoids it easily.
Kwon lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon throws a hook but dewitt avoids it easily.
Kwon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kwon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwon scores with a sloppy right hand. dewitt should have avoided that one.
dewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwon catches dewitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kwon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping dewitt at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwon cracks dewitt with an open hand slap.
dewitt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kwon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kwon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as dewitt throws out the jab.
dewitt misses with an uppercut. Kwon saw that one coming.
Kwon ducks under a wild hook from dewitt.

Kwon closes the distance and clinches.
Kwon lands an uppercut.
Kwon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of dewitt backwards.
A body shot lands from Kwon.
Kwon lands a left hand.
Kwon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Kwon to work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kwon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Kwon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwon digs a good body shot into dewitt's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwon cracks dewitt with an open hand slap.
Kwon slips under a jab from dewitt.
dewitt tries to move into range but Kwon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
dewitt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

dewitt is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Kwon. Beautiful body shot.
Kwon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kwon.
Kwon cracks dewitt with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kwon does it's job there.
Oh dewitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon scores with a one two! dewitt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
BOOM! Kwon lands a beautiful left hook that drops dewitt. dewitt tries to recover but Kwon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and dewitt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kwon!

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umma Gumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumma comes to the cage accompanied by Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Groo. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Helio James has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gumma
vs
James

169 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
181 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Hell's Balls Recovery
MMA's Best Nutrition - Pit Inc

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umma Gumma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gumma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gumma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Gumma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumma is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gumma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gumma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gumma with a flurry of punches that miss.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gumma is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gumma postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Gumma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gumma tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Gumma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gumma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Gumma won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gumma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gumma won't allow James to sweep him here.
Gumma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gumma postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.

That's two 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.
Gumma pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gumma tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gumma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gumma trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James wants to improve his position but Gumma is controlling well.
James gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gumma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumma passes into half guard.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gumma is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Gumma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gumma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gumma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gumma passes the guard and advances to mount!

Gumma jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Gumma has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumma moves into full mount!
Gumma raining down shots from the mount!
Gumma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gumma lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumma unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umma Gumma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gumma shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gumma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gumma working the ground and pound from side control.
Gumma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gumma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gumma lands a nice forearm strike.
Gumma blocks the strikes from James.
Gumma tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gumma connects with a decent elbow.
Umma Gumma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gumma wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma working the ground and pound.
Gumma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumma cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Gumma crashes against the mat.
Gumma working the ground and pound but James is defending the strikes.
Gumma misses with the ground and pound.
Gumma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gumma looking to control but instead James has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gumma not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumma wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gumma.
Gumma slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Gumma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gumma.
Gumma thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.

Gumma wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gumma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumma working James over with strikes.
Gumma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gumma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gumma lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gumma cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gumma lands a nice shot to the head.
Gumma landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gumma is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
Gumma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Gumma is retaining full guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Gumma striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
Gumma looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gumma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umma Gumma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gumma takes one on the button.
A cross from James lands.

Gumma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gumma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gumma.
Gumma moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gumma lands with some strikes.
Gumma working the ground and pound effectively.
Gumma punishing his opponent with strikes.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Gumma lands a heavy elbow.
Gumma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gumma landing strikes from the mount.
Gumma lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

James is rocked!
Gumma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James is still in real trouble! Can Gumma finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumma postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked James badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gumma around the waist but Gumma pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gumma is the winner by TKO! Gumma jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umma Gumma!