INFINITY: 008 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Northstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northstar comes into the arena with Whoa! Shut It Down blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Turk's choice of entrance music: Deeper and Down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Northstar
vs
Turk

177 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonah Northstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk misses with a body punch
and Northstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk thows a body shot but no joy.
Northstar misses with a right hand

and Turk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Northstar's guard now.
Northstar tries to strike from the bottom.
Turk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Northstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turk landing with the ground and pound.
Turk throwing strikes but missing.
Turk throws and elbow that misses. Northstar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turk's guard. Nice move by Northstar!
Northstar wants to pass the guard but Turk is keeping the position.

Turk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
Northstar is looking to advance position but Turk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Northstar?
Northstar tries to reverse the position but Turk maintains control.
Turk with the ground and pound from mount.
Northstar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turk with good strikes from the mount here!
Turk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turk working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Northstar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turk lands a nice shot to the head.
Northstar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turk landing shots from mount.

Northstar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk looking to finish Northstar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Northstar!
Oh Northstar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turk cracks Northstar with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braden Turk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Evans II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrestling Machine. Evans II has chosen "Proving Ground" by Los Duggans as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tyler
vs
Evans II

175 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Evans II!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans II's half guard.
Tyler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyler slows the pace down in half guard.
Tyler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler working Evans II over with strikes here.
Evans II is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler with shots to the head and body - Evans II looks very uncomfortable down there.

Tyler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans II can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Tyler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans II has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler is landing with some decent strikes but Evans II is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Tyler.

Evans II is rocked!
Tyler unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Evans II wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tyler celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Shumacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kulemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Kulemin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shumacher
vs
Kulemin

180 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Shumacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Kulemin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shumacher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulemin quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shumacher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shumacher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulemin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shumacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulemin is trying to control the position but Shumacher postures up.
Shumacher with a nice head shot there.
Shumacher postures up and lands a big shot to Kulemin's brow.
Kulemin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulemin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shumacher chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shumacher looking to pass the guard.

Kulemin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shumacher is aware though and is defending well.
Shumacher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shumacher lands a couple of elbows.
Shumacher postures up in Kulemin's guard and throws a big left but Kulemin blocks it.
Kulemin wants to control but Shumacher passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulemin is looking to improve his position.
Shumacher 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.
Shumacher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shumacher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shumacher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shumacher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shumacher winds up and cracks Kulemin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shumacher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shumacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulemin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shumacher jumps into side control!
Kulemin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kulemin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shumacher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kulemin down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulemin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulemin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Shumacher there.
Shumacher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shumacher winds up and cracks Kulemin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shumacher lands strikes from half guard.

Shumacher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulemin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulemin wants to improve his position but Shumacher is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulemin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shumacher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kulemin has hold of Shumacher's hands but Shumacher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kulemin is looking for a sweep. Shumacher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shumacher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulemin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shumacher lands a nice short elbow.
Shumacher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shumacher is nestled in close to Kulemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shumacher slips a nice elbow through Kulemin's hands, connecting with Kulemin's forehead.
Kulemin is looking to control Shumacher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulemin avoid being mounted?
Shumacher prevents Kulemin from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shumacher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Shumacher.
Shumacher winds up and cracks Kulemin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Shumacher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Shumacher there.
Shumacher is nestled in close to Kulemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulemin is looking for a sweep. Shumacher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shumacher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shumacher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shumacher lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kulemin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shumacher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kulemin's guard now.
Shumacher landing with the ground and pound.
Shumacher throws a big right hand that misses.
Shumacher lands a couple of elbows.
Shumacher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shumacher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shumacher stopping the sweep attempt from Kulemin.
Shumacher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shumacher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shumacher scoring with some ground and pound.

Kulemin working for a triangle but Shumacher defends it easily.
Shumacher postures up and lands a big shot to Kulemin's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumacher landing some decent shots from guard.
Kulemin wants to sweep here but Shumacher controlling him for the moment.

Kulemin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shumacher with a nice head shot there.

Kulemin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shumacher defends it easily.
Shumacher chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher is in close to Kulemin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shumacher looking to pass the guard.
Shumacher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Kulemin is looking for a triangle here but Shumacher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kulemin wants to get back to his feet but Shumacher drags him back down.
Kulemin is breathing heavily.
Shumacher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kulemin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shumacher is chipping away with strikes.
Kulemin is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulemin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shumacher's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shumacher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shumacher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shumacher lands with a punch from half guard.
Gilbert Shumacher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shumacher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulemin is trying to stand.
Kulemin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shumacher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shumacher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shumacher lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shumacher lands a nice short elbow.
Shumacher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shumacher lands strikes from half guard.
Shumacher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shumacher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shumacher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shumacher lands with a punch from half guard.

Kulemin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shumacher pulls his head out easily.
Shumacher drops an elbow to the side of Kulemin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shumacher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Kulemin wants to improve his position but Shumacher is controlling well.
Shumacher winds up and cracks Kulemin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Shumacher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kulemin with a poor takedown

and Shumacher counters by clinching up.
Kulemin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shumacher is keeping busy.
Shumacher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kulemin is trying to drag Shumacher to the mat but Shumacher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kulemin is working for takedown but Shumacher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilbert Shumacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kulemin.
Kulemin blocks an elbow strike.
Shumacher tries to work over Kulemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Shumacher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kulemin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shumacher to the mat. Shumacher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kulemin tries to free his leg and advance position but Shumacher is retaining full guard.
Kulemin wants to control from the top but Shumacher keeps moving.

Shumacher wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulemin misses with a takedown

and Shumacher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumacher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shumacher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shumacher with a nice head shot there.
Shumacher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kulemin wants to stand up but Shumacher is controlling him.
Kulemin wants to hit a switch here but Shumacher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kulemin there!
Shumacher landing strikes from the mount and Kulemin is in trouble!
Shumacher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shumacher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kulemin looks a forlorn figure.
Gilbert Shumacher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shumacher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulemin can do to turn this around?
Shumacher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulemin is looking to get to half guard.
Shumacher controlling the pace for now.
Kulemin can't escape the position.
Shumacher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulemin tries to reverse the position but Shumacher maintains control.
Shumacher controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulemin working to try and regain half guard.
Shumacher content just to control the position here.
Shumacher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulemin for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shumacher prevents Kulemin from getting the reversal.
Shumacher controlling his opponent.
Kulemin tries to lock up and control but Shumacher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulemin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulemin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shumacher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Shumacher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shumacher 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Shumacher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by "Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson. Collins has chosen I Dont Care as his entrance music. Clyde Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferguson
vs
Collins

173 cm
19
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Collins tries to clinch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins shoots and misses
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clyde Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Collins.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.

Ferguson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson controls the position from side control.
Collins tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Collins looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clyde Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
Collins wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.

Ferguson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Collins to the mat! Collins manages to get full guard.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson passes into half guard.
Ferguson controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Collins for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clyde Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
Collins shoots and misses

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferguson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Clyde Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collins darts in trying to clinch

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Ferguson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ferguson misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face as Ferguson controls the position.
Collins is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Ferguson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.

We're going to have a standup here because Clyde Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ferguson scores with a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Clyde Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clyde Ferguson.
Collins tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Ferguson taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clyde Ferguson just wasn't active enough.

Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Collins's guard.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Ferguson working Collins over with strikes.
Ferguson passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferguson with shots to the head and body - Collins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Collins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Ferguson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Collins throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into Collins's guard.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson slips nicely into half guard.
Ferguson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Ferguson controlling his opponent.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clyde Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferguson scoring with punches from side control.
Ferguson controls the position.
Collins pushes Ferguson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferguson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clyde Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
Clyde Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clyde Ferguson.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.

Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Ferguson seems content to control.
Rocky Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gygax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe comes into the arena with Bad Man A Step blaring out of the sound system. Luigi Watanabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Watanabe
vs
Gygax

175 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Gygax!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gygax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watanabe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gygax's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gygax's back!
Watanabe tries to get the hooks in deep but Gygax pushed the leg off.
What can Gygax do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gygax is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gygax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Watanabe.

Watanabe looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Watanabe working for a choke but Gygax is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gygax.
Watanabe trying to control.

Watanabe is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gygax is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luigi Watanabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bakreek
vs
Shields

188 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

181 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Shields!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakreek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakreek tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields with a poor takedown

and Bakreek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakreek.
Bakreek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakreek.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Bakreek is very close to passing his half guard.
Bakreek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakreek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Bakreek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakreek with the ground and pound but Shields uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bakreek tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakreek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakreek postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Bakreek thows a big elbow that misses.
Shields keeping full guard, as Bakreek tries to pass.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakreek trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakreek's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bakreek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakreek keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields won't allow Bakreek to sweep him here.
Bakreek is working hard here to advance position.
Bakreek looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Bakreek.
Bakreek scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bakreek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
Bakreek trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Bakreek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Bakreek is just content to waste time from the top position. Shields takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bakreek postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Shields keeping full guard, as Bakreek tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakreek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakreek wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakreek thows a big elbow that misses.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shields holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shields is on top in guard.
Bakreek trying to control the position here.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bakreek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bakreek is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakreek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakreek wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakreek has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek is controlling Shields's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakreek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Bakreek wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bakreek scores a takedown into full mount!
Bakreek throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bakreek with shots to the head and body - Shields looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Bakreek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields is working to get back to half guard.
Bakreek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bakreek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shields is working to get back to half guard.
Shields regains half guard.
Bakreek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.

Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is nestled in close to Shields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakreek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakreek is trying to control. Shields wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bakreek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Bakreek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shields does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bakreek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields manages to get to full guard.
Bakreek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakreek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakreek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakreek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jeff Bakreek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakreek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakreek throwing strikes but missing.
Bakreek is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Bakreek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bakreek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.
Bakreek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bakreek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakreek looks to land a strike but Shields avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shields looking to control.
Bakreek thows a big elbow that misses.
Bakreek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakreek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakreek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bakreek tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Shields is controlling Bakreek's posture.
Bakreek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shields prevents Bakreek from getting the reversal.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bakreek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bakreek tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Bakreek tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shields raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bakreek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shields breaks from Bakreek's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bakreek is looking to escape.
Bakreek wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bakreek?
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bakreek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakreek tries to get out of the position.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bakreek looks a forlorn figure.
Bakreek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shields cracks Bakreek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to control but Bakreek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bakreek wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Bakreek can't escape the position.
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields controlling from mount.
Shields lands a big elbow.
Bakreek is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakreek 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Bakreek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cavalera
vs
Wilson

187 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavalera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cavalera to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Cavalera counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavalera lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cavalera's waist but Cavalera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavalera is just out of range.
Cavalera slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
enabling Cavalera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cavalera digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cavalera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Cavalera.
Wilson thumps Cavalera with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.

Cavalera rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.

Cavalera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cavalera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalera. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cavalera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Cavalera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Cavalera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Cavalera digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters with a left to the body.

Cavalera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalera wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Cavalera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cavalera lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cavalera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson misses the body punch
and Cavalera counters with a right hand to the body.
Cavalera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cavalera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Cavalera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Cavalera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalera swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Cavalera connects with the punch.
Wilson misses with a left hand

and Cavalera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Cavalera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cavalera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cavalera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavalera wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cavalera is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Cavalera works his way into full mount!

Wilson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cavalera.
Wilson 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.
Cavalera trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Cavalera maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Cavalera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cavalera avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Max Cavalera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut

and Cavalera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cavalera is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cavalera is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cavalera is just content to waste time from the top position. Wilson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cavalera is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Cavalera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cavalera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Cavalera is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cavalera wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Cavalera just wasn't active enough.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavalera is just out of range.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cavalera counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Cavalera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cavalera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cavalera stalling the fight.
Cavalera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cavalera presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Cavalera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Cavalera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cavalera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cavalera is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cavalera digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Cavalera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cavalera is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cavalera to get the leverage.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.

Cavalera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cavalera thows a big elbow that misses.
Max Cavalera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalera won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Cavalera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson wants to stand up but Cavalera is controlling him.
Cavalera passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Cavalera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cavalera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.

Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson trying to hold on to Cavalera's head to control him but Cavalera postures up.
Cavalera passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Cavalera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cavalera is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Wilson throws a hook but Cavalera avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cavalera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brian Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cavalera is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson throws a body punch but Cavalera moves out of range.
Brian Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Cavalera moves into the clinch.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cavalera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cavalera lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cavalera misses with the head strike.
Cavalera throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cavalera just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Cavalera scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cavalera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Cavalera won't allow it.
Max Cavalera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
Cavalera throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavalera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cavalera lands a body shot.
Cavalera works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cavalera.

Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cavalera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cavalera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Cavalera slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Cavalera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson is not content to let Cavalera control the position.
Cavalera working the ground and pound but Wilson is defending the strikes.

Cavalera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavalera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
Cavalera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Cavalera controlling from side mount.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cavalera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Cavalera wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Cavalera crashes against the mat.
Brian Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavalera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilson missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Max Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavalera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control here.

Cavalera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Cavalera wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Cavalera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavalera 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cavalera!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step Up. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pain
vs
Brown

189 cm
22
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Pain is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pain'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.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Pain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Pain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
A short right from Pain on the inside.
Pain gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pain.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown has Pain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown looks gassed!
Pain working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pain gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Pain gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown letting Pain take a breather here.
Pain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pain lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Brown is rocked!
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain dips a shoulder and cracks Brown with a mighty uppercut! Brown falls back against the cage and Pain unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brown is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pain screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Pain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Stakoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Hornchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hornchuck has chosen Uplift- Pantera as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stakoski
vs
Hornchuck

180 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Stakoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darcy Hornchuck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornchuck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hornchuck misses with a right hand
and Stakoski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hornchuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Patrick Stakoski has been cut.

Stakoski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hornchuck to the mat! Hornchuck manages to get full guard.
Stakoski cracks Hornchuck with a solid left hand.

Stakoski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stakoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stakoski throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakoski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hornchuck wants to stand but Stakoski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stakoski throwing strikes but missing.

Hornchuck looking for a guillotine here but Stakoski defends easily.
Stakoski wants to pass the guard but Hornchuck is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakoski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hornchuck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hornchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakoski.

Hornchuck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stakoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stakoski scoring with some ground and pound.
Stakoski wants to pass the guard but Hornchuck is keeping the position.
Stakoski won't allow Hornchuck to get back to his feet.
Stakoski landing some decent shots from guard.

Stakoski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stakoski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hornchuck throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stakoski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hornchuck's head.
Stakoski distracts Hornchuck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hornchuck wants to sweep but no luck.

Hornchuck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stakoski defends it easily.
Stakoski 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.
Stakoski is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornchuck has wrist control.
Stakoski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stakoski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stakoski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hornchuck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hornchuck is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stakoski has Hornchuck pressed against the cage, preventing Hornchuck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stakoski controlling the action here for a moment.
Hornchuck lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Hornchuck manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Stakoski.

Stakoski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornchuck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stakoski is in Hornchuck's guard.

Hornchuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stakoski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stakoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hornchuck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stakoski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stakoski works over Hornchuck with some ground and pound from guard.
Hornchuck wants to stand up but Stakoski is controlling him.
Stakoski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stakoski is breathing heavily.
Stakoski stops Hornchuck from standing up.
Stakoski connects with a couple of short punches.
Stakoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hornchuck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stakoski postures up in Hornchuck's guard and throws a big left but Hornchuck blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornchuck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hornchuck is looking for a triangle but Stakoski pushes his legs off easily.
Stakoski prevents Hornchuck from getting back to his feet.

Stakoski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stakoski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stakoski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stakoski 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.
Stakoski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hornchuck keeping full guard, as Stakoski tries to pass.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darcy Hornchuck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen The Maple Leaf Forever as his entrance music. Matt Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nkemakolam
vs
Johnson

193 cm
20
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves to clinch but Nkemakolam breaks away
and Nkemakolam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nkemakolam digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nkemakolam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nkemakolam cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nkemakolam finish him?

Johnson is rocked!
Nkemakolam jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nkemakolam finish him?
Johnson looks gassed!
Nkemakolam lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Johnson head around and knocks him out cold! Nkemakolam hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jobe Nkemakolam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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