CFC 22: Back to Work PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Forgeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forgeron has chosen Cant be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zero
vs
Forgeron

180 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Forgeron!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forgeron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Forgeron is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Zero does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Zero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zero slows the pace down in half guard.
Forgeron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Zero in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Forgeron tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abel Zero!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotaka Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric LaFleche is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

LaFleche
vs
Yoshifumi

187 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric LaFleche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hotaka Yoshifumi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshifumi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshifumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshifumi circles away from the clinch attempt.

LaFleche forces Yoshifumi back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshifumi looking for a takedown.
LaFleche lands a knee to the body.
LaFleche landing knees to the body.
LaFleche is stalling here.
LaFleche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
LaFleche lands a nice knee to the body.
LaFleche scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshifumi goes for a takedown attempt but LaFleche pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yoshifumi looks gassed!
Yoshifumi keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFleche tries to clinch but Yoshifumi is having none of it.

LaFleche darts in and clinches Yoshifumi up against the cage.
LaFleche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaFleche landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche lands a knee to the body.
LaFleche scores a nice knee to the body.
LaFleche stalling the fight.
Yoshifumi goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaFleche prevents it.
Eric LaFleche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshifumi misses with a body punch.
Come on LaFleche - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yoshifumi is working for takedown but LaFleche is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshifumi tries to pull guard but LaFleche holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshifumi drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from LaFleche.
LaFleche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yoshifumi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaFleche gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LaFleche just leaning against Yoshifumi, taking a breather.
LaFleche scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshifumi looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from LaFleche.
Knees to the body from LaFleche.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi stalls.
LaFleche crunches a lovely knee into Yoshifumi's ribcage.
LaFleche lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from LaFleche.
Knees to the body from LaFleche.
LaFleche lands a nice knee to the body.
Yoshifumi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LaFleche.

Yoshifumi jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshifumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshifumi, not yet.

Yoshifumi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshifumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshifumi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yoshifumi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yoshifumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshifumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

LaFleche gets to his feet - Yoshifumi follows without any prompting.
LaFleche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

LaFleche instigates a clinch.
LaFleche gets underhooks to prevent Yoshifumi's takedown attempt.

Yoshifumi pulls LaFleche into guard.
LaFleche trying to control but Yoshifumi is working from the bottom.
Yoshifumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi controls LaFleche momentarily but LaFleche frees himself.
LaFleche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshifumi on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleche wants to stand but Yoshifumi is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
LaFleche throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshifumi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaFleche shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshifumi as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from LaFleche.
Knees to the body from LaFleche.
LaFleche content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshifumi can't break the clinch.
LaFleche scores a nice knee to the body.
Yoshifumi is working for takedown but LaFleche is calmly controlling the position for now.
LaFleche is stalling here.
Yoshifumi trying to stall but LaFleche improves his position.
LaFleche content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LaFleche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yoshifumi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yoshifumi misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshifumi wants to stall.
Come on LaFleche - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshifumi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaFleche gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaFleche.
Eric LaFleche has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshifumi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaFleche just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eric LaFleche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi tries to pull guard but LaFleche won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshifumi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaFleche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleche prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshifumi is stalling here.
Yoshifumi has had enough of the clinch but LaFleche keeps him there for the moment.
LaFleche softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFleche misses with a knee strike.
Yoshifumi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshifumi goes for a takedown attempt but LaFleche pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaFleche tries to clinch there but Yoshifumi circles away.
LaFleche moves in looking to clinch but Yoshifumi pushes him off.
Yoshifumi keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFleche throws a left that rocks Yoshifumi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LaFleche dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Yoshifumi regain composure!

Yoshifumi is rocked!
LaFleche tries to move to mount but Yoshifumi blocks the move with his legs.
Yoshifumi is still on wobbly legs! Can LaFleche finish him?
LaFleche takes a little break here. Yoshifumi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi tries to buck LaFleche off but LaFleche is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche cracks Yoshifumi with a big right hand but Yoshifumi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yoshifumi seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshifumi is trying to improve his position.
LaFleche wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshifumi keeps working.
Yoshifumi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshifumi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

LaFleche stands up and beckons Yoshifumi to his feet.

LaFleche clinches with his opponent.
LaFleche is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yoshifumi is keeping busy.
LaFleche content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with LaFleche for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Yoshifumi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaFleche pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaFleche has Yoshifumi pushed against the cage.
LaFleche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshifumi can do to turn this around?
Yoshifumi jumps guard but LaFleche stands there with Yoshifumi around his waist. Yoshifumi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaFleche missing with knees to the body.
Yoshifumi tries to pull guard but LaFleche won't allow it.
LaFleche is pressed up against the cage. Yoshifumi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFleche down to the mat. LaFleche avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eric LaFleche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshifumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshifumi.
LaFleche tries to clinch but Yoshifumi is having none of it.
Yoshifumi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshifumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaFleche.
LaFleche wants to clinch.
LaFleche doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshifumi circles away.
LaFleche tries to clinch up.

LaFleche rushes Yoshifumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric LaFleche dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yoshifumi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoshifumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFleche keeps working.

Yoshifumi stands up and beckons LaFleche to his feet.
LaFleche feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshifumi's calf.
LaFleche doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshifumi circles away.
Yoshifumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshifumi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LaFleche. That one must have hurt.
Yoshifumi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaFleche swivels and escapes.

LaFleche moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshifumi can't break the clinch.
Yoshifumi slows down the pace here.
Yoshifumi has LaFleche pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaFleche manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshifumi tries a body shot but LaFleche blocks it.
LaFleche tries to stall but Yoshifumi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshifumi goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaFleche prevents it.
Eric LaFleche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi fails to pull guard.
Yoshifumi is trying to break free.
LaFleche slows down the pace here.
Yoshifumi wants to break free but LaFleche has control.
Yoshifumi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaFleche stalling the fight.
Yoshifumi jumps guard but LaFleche stands there with Yoshifumi around his waist. Yoshifumi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaFleche scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from LaFleche.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaFleche.
Nice elbow from LaFleche.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
LaFleche scores a nice knee to the body.
LaFleche lands a knee to the head.
LaFleche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yoshifumi's face.
LaFleche scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleche is stalling here.

LaFleche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eric LaFleche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleche has his takedown stuffed

and Yoshifumi counters by moving into the clinch.
Yoshifumi looking to stall.
LaFleche lands a knee to the body.
LaFleche scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshifumi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from LaFleche.
LaFleche leaning against his opponent.
Yoshifumi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFleche has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshifumi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LaFleche smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshifumi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshifumi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaFleche's waist but LaFleche gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshifumi off to one side.
Yoshifumi has a takedown stuffed.

LaFleche has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
LaFleche with a knee to the head.
LaFleche stalling the fight.
LaFleche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaFleche stalling.
LaFleche connects with a knee to the head.
LaFleche lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaFleche.
LaFleche lands a nice knee to the body.
LaFleche scores with a knee to the head.
LaFleche trying to land knees to the body.
LaFleche throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshifumi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshifumi letting LaFleche take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi tries to break the clinch but LaFleche is controlling the position.
LaFleche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaFleche stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshifumi is trying to stall.
LaFleche slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric LaFleche.
Yoshifumi looks for a takedown but LaFleche sprawls well.
LaFleche tries to clinch
and Yoshifumi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Yoshifumi darts in and clinches LaFleche up against the cage.
LaFleche landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LaFleche avoiding damage as Yoshifumi throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from LaFleche.
LaFleche landing knees to the body.
LaFleche'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.
LaFleche seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hotaka Yoshifumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleche looking to slow down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric LaFleche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaFleche, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric LaFleche!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivanna Puff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn comes into the arena with Shao Kahn Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Kahn
vs
Puff

189 cm
22
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Green Spirit Supplements

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shao Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivanna Puff!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahn clinches up with Puff and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Ivanna Puff has been cut.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Puff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Puff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kahn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kahn.
Puff wants to stall.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Puff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puff has Kahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puff looks gassed!

Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Kahn steps into range and cracks Puff with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Puff flops backwards and Kahn dives into his guard looking to finish!

Puff is rocked!

Kahn stands up and waves to Puff to follow him.
Puff is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn thows a body shot but no joy.
Puff seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Puff tries to keep at a distance but Kahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puff is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Puff.
Kahn lands a damaging elbow.
Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Puff.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Come on Kahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puff tries to pull guard but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff can't get the takedown.
Kahn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kahn lands an elbow inside that Puff shrugs off.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.

Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Puff as the two fighters clinch.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ivanna Puff's cut even more.
Puff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kahn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a body punch.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn lands a nice knee to the body.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kahn to work.
Puff tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff jumps guard but Kahn stands there with Puff around his waist. Puff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Puff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kahn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kahn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puff looking to stall.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puff can't break the clinch.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Puff backwards.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puff backwards.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puff wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Puff wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn lands an elbow inside that Puff shrugs off.

Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Puff tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kahn moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.

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

Kahn darts in and clinches Puff up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puff has had enough of the clinch but Kahn keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shao Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivanna Puff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Puff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Puff circles away and keeps his distance.
Puff shoots in and drives through. Kahn sprawls well.

Puff gets a clinch.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Kahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kahn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Puff tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puff up against the cage.
Shao Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Puff manages to break the clinch.
Kahn tries to clinch there but Puff circles away.

Kahn moves into range and clinches up with Puff.
Puff has had enough of the clinch but Kahn keeps him there for the moment.
Kahn lands a knee to the head.
Puff is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kahn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kahn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puff's face.
Kahn cracks Puff with a nice body shot.
Kahn crunches a lovely knee into Puff's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn misses with an elbow over the top.
Kahn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Puff trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Come on Kahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Puff breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puff.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
Puff takes one on the button.
Kahn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Puff.

Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Kahn.

Kahn breaks the clinch.

Kahn forces Puff back against the cage and clinches.
Kahn lands an elbow inside.
Puff wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn just leaning against Puff, taking a breather.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Kahn lands an elbow inside.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Puff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Puff's head.
Kahn works on Puff's body with a couple of short punches.
Puff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kahn leaning against his opponent.
Puff blocks an uppercut.
Puff tries a knee to the head but Kahn blocks it.
Puff has Kahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puff wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn works on Puff's body with a couple of short punches.
Puff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Puff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Puff wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puff can't break the clinch.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puff throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands an elbow inside.
Puff can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn landing knees to the head.
Puff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kahn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kahn.

Puff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puff tries to clinch up

and Kahn counters by moving into the clinch.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahn.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Puff looking to slow down the pace here.
Kahn lands an elbow inside that Puff shrugs off.

Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Puff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a nice leg kick.
Puff looks to land a combination. Kahn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn scores a nice knee to the body.

Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Puff pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily.
Puff wants to clinch
and Kahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for Puff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn misses with a hook. Puff ducked under it nicely.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kahn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kahn lands a body punch.
Kahn lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Puff tries to pull guard but Kahn holds him up against the cage and eventually Puff drops back down to his feet.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.

The cut above Ivanna Puff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Puff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shao Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivanna Puff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Kahn is looking to clinch.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puff is trying to stall.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.

Puff is rocked!
Kahn is stalling here.
Puff stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position.
Kahn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn lands an elbow inside.

Kahn manages to break the clinch.

Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puff, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Puff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shao Kahn.
Puff looks to clinch

and Kahn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kahn stalling against the cage.
Kahn landing knees to the head.

Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Puff swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn wants to clinch but Puff slips to the side
letting Puff counter with a right hand.
Ivanna Puff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn wants to clinch.

Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Puff is trying to break free.
Kahn scores a nice knee to the body.
Kahn has Puff pushed against the cage.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn stalling in the clinch but Puff improves position.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Puff prevents a body shot from Kahn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Puff.
Kahn is trying to stall.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn is leaning against Puff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Kahn breaks the clinch.
Puff is looking to chop away at Kahn's legs.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Puff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puff tries to clinch up
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puff or not.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puff can do to turn this around?
Kahn avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn stalling against the cage.
Puff wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ivanna Puff's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Puff tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puff or not.
Knees to the body from Kahn.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
Kahn lands an elbow inside that Puff shrugs off.
Kahn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kahn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puff looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Puff can't break the clinch.
Puff tries to pull guard but Kahn holds him up against the cage and eventually Puff drops back down to his feet.
Puff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Puff tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Puff wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Puff counters by clinching up.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn lands a knee to the body.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanna Puff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puff backwards.
Puff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kahn prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.

Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puff tries to clinch but Kahn moves away
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puff shoots in and drives through. Kahn sprawls well.
Puff moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
No joy there for Puff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanna Puff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puff motions for Kahn to come forward. Puff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puff misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shao Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahn 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shao Kahn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes to the cage accompanied by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Top 3 Selected. Mark Kermodian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kermodian
vs
Jackson

185 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Kermodian that sends Jackson to the canvas. Jackson tries to scramble back to his feet but Kermodian brings him back down into side control.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kermodian finish him?
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Kermodian scoring with strikes.
Kermodian is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermodian is chipping away with strikes.
Kermodian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson being controlled for a moment.
Kermodian'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.

Kermodian stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kermodian knocks Jackson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Kermodian!

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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 Rosco Espino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Turton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Working full time - The constantines kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Blair Turton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Espino
vs
Turton

160 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosco Espino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blair Turton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Espino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turton is trying to control the position but Espino postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Espino trying to control the position from guard on top but Turton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espino is looking to stand up but Turton won't let him.
Espino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turton is keeping the position for now.

Espino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Espino, into his guard.
Espino is trying to keep Turton in close.
Espino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Espino is proving hard to escape from.
Espino trying to strike off his back.
Espino keeping moving, preventing Turton from controlling successfully.
Turton tries to stand but Espino is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turton slips nicely into half guard.

Turton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Turton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Espino is breathing heavily.
Espino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Espino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Espino keeping busy on the bottom but Turton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turton wants to get back to his feet.
Turton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turton decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espino misses with a takedown attempt
and Turton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Espino takes one to the chin there.
Espino looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turton wants to clinch.
Espino moves out of range of the body kick from Turton.

Turton gets caught flat footed, as Espino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Espino has gone for a leg lock! Turton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espino's guard.
Turton wants to control from the top but Espino keeps moving.

Turton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rosco Espino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosco Espino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Turton.
Turton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turton misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turton, right into the meat.
Turton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espino shoots in and drives through. Turton sprawls well.

Espino shoots in and bounces Turton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Espino won't allow Turton to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espino pushes down on Turton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Espino trying to pass the guard but Turton defending well.

Espino stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Turton to get to his feet.
Espino shoots in and drives through. Turton sprawls well.

Espino scores with a takedown into Turton's guard.
Turton looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espino wants to control from the top but Turton keeps moving.
Espino tries to free his leg and advance position but Turton is retaining full guard.

Espino has gone for a leg lock! Turton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espino's guard.

Turton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Espino, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turton as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Turton as Espino shoots in.
Espino has a takedown stuffed.

Espino moves into the clinch successfully.
Turton tries to pull guard but Espino holds him up against the cage and eventually Turton drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Espino has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Espino is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Turton up.

Espino has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Turton is in real trouble here. Espino gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Turton is tapping out! Espino wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rosco Espino!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Roughneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roughneck's choice of entrance music: Roughest Neck Around - Corb Lund. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Russo
vs
Roughneck

172 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

S.W.A.T.
Goodness You Nutrition

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Les Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Russo lands but Roughneck takes it in his stride.
Russo throws a head kick but Roughneck moves out of range.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.

Roughneck feints and as Russo raises his hands in defense, Roughneck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughneck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roughneck.
Roughneck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.
Roughneck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roughneck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roughneck postures up in Russo's guard and throws a big left but Russo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roughneck looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Russo, right into the meat.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donato Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Roughneck.
Roughneck looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Roughneck moves out of range easily.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roughneck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughneck off to one side.
Roughneck looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Russo.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Roughneck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Roughneck moves out of range easily.
Roughneck misses with a low kick.
Les Roughneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Roughneck fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Roughneck.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russo throws a head kick but Roughneck moves out of range.
Roughneck fails with the takedown.
Russo fakes the leg kick and cracks Roughneck in the body.
Russo lands with a slapping head kick.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Roughneck moves out of range easily.
Roughneck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roughneck misses with a takedown attempt - Russo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Russo gets caught flat footed, as Roughneck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roughneck wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Russo pushes Roughneck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roughneck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughneck off to one side.
Russo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roughneck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roughneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roughneck tries for a takedown but Russo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roughneck has a takedown stuffed.

Roughneck drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roughneck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roughneck has Russo in his guard.
Russo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roughneck is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Russo throws a series of punches but Roughneck moves out of range.
Roughneck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roughneck looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russo as he jumps to the side.
Donato Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Roughneck.
A solid body kick from Russo.
Roughneck looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russo throws a wild body kick that Roughneck sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck misses with a takedown attempt - Russo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roughneck slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Roughneck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russo sprawls well initially but Roughneck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roughneck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo wants to get back to his feet.

Roughneck seems to be working for a kimura but Russo defends the submission attempt.
Roughneck stops Russo from getting back to his feet.
Roughneck wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Roughneck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roughneck tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.

That's two 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.

Roughneck seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russo looks to land a body kick but Roughneck moved away.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Roughneck blocks a head kick by Russo.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Donato Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roughneck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Roughneck persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Roughneck fails to land the takedown.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Roughneck moves out of range easily.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russo stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Roughneck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Roughneck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Roughneck looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russo misses with a head kick.

Roughneck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roughneck.
Russo wants to get back to his feet.
Roughneck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Russo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roughneck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo'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.
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Roughneck's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Russo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughneck on the ground.
Russo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Russo stops Roughneck from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Russo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Russo throws a head kick but Roughneck moves out of range.
Roughneck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Donato Russo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Russo lands a head kick. Roughneck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roughneck fails with the takedown.

Roughneck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roughneck advances to half guard.

Roughneck seems to be working for a kimura but Russo defends the submission attempt.

Roughneck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Roughneck is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo kicks Roughneck off and gets back to his feet.
Russo fakes the leg kick and cracks Roughneck in the body.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roughneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donato Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Roughneck.
Roughneck shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Russo.
Russo takes a swing at Roughneck's ribcage but misses.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Roughneck looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roughneck fails with a takedown attempt.
Roughneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck misses with a few strikes there.
Roughneck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roughneck shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.
Roughneck blocks a head kick by Russo.
Roughneck has a takedown stuffed.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Roughneck shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.
Donato Russo is winning the standup battle so far.

Roughneck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russo!
Roughneck fails to advance to Russo's back.
Roughneck thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Roughneck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Russo blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roughneck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Russo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roughneck throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Roughneck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Russo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Russo and Roughneck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Russo is pushing Roughneck's head away, looking to escape. Roughneck manages to hold on to the position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roughneck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russo has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Roughneck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roughneck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Les Roughneck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donato Russo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi Nanini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gracie
vs
Nanini

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

191 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Bushido Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie shoots in and bounces Nanini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nanini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie gets to his feet - Nanini follows without any prompting.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nanini moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Nanini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gracie shoots in and bounces Nanini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nanini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
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.
Gracie wants to hold on but Nanini pushes him away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.

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.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Nanini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has his hands on Nanini's head, controlling the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nanini preventing the sweep.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Nanini controlling him for the moment.
Nanini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nanini tries to pass.

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

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Nanini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nanini tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nanini is on top in guard.
Nanini wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

Gracie working for a triangle but Nanini defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie controls Nanini momentarily but Nanini frees himself.
Gracie is striking from the bottom but Nanini uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Nanini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is stalling here. Nanini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nanini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Nanini tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Nanini has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Nanini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini controlling the pace for now.

Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nanini.
Nanini is breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two 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.
Nanini prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Nanini prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie wants to control but Nanini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nanini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.

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

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nanini looking to control.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nanini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Nanini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Nanini has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Nanini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Nanini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie postures up in Nanini's guard and throws a big left but Nanini blocks it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Nanini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Jamal Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nanini has managed to clinch.
Nanini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Nanini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.

It looks like Jamal Gracie has been cut.
A short right from Nanini on the inside.
Nanini lands a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Nanini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Nanini keeps him there for the moment.
Nanini landing knees to the head.
Nanini lands a knee to the head.
Nanini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.

Gracie is rocked!
Nanini lands a knee to the head.
Nanini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Nanini lands a nice knee to the body.

Nanini has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Nanini pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nanini manages to get to full guard.

Nanini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Nanini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Nanini trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Nanini can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie lands with some strikes.

Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie looking to control but Nanini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to control but instead Nanini manages to regain half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nanini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie trying to control from Nanini's half guard. Nanini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini working a defensive guard here.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Nanini pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Nanini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!

Nanini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Nanini's guard.
Nanini wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Davi Nanini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nanini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nanini can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Nanini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Nanini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Jovanovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovanovitch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Just Like You Imagined - Nine Inch Nails. 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.

Chang
vs
Jovanovitch

190 cm
22
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Carnage Fight Wear
Bushido Clothing

Carnage Fight Wear
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Jovanovitch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jovanovitch closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovitch cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
Chang wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovitch won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jovanovitch.
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovitch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jovanovitch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jovanovitch.
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovitch keeps control of Chang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Chang avoids the damage to the body.
Jovanovitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chang.
Jovanovitch trying to land knees to the body.
Jovanovitch looks gassed!
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovitch has him pressed against the cage.
Chang wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jovanovitch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jovanovitch manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovitch throws an elbow but Chang slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jovanovitch's best efforts.
Jovanovitch throwing shots but Chang is blocking nicely.
Chang is pressing down on Jovanovitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jovanovitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Chang advances to half guard.
Jovanovitch wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Jovanovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chang. 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.
Chang wants to free his trapped foot but Jovanovitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jovanovitch wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Jovanovitch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jovanovitch wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Jovanovitch lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jovanovitch missing with punches from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Jovanovitch off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick misses from Chang.

Chang gets caught flat footed, as Jovanovitch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jovanovitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jovanovitch rolls with it to try and escape but Chang cranks on the arm and Jovanovitch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Chang!
Greg Chang retains his heavyweight title!