CKZ 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Slick
vs
Silva

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Slick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slick misses with a kick to the body.
Slick misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Slick is proving a slippery customer.
Slick throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slick's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Silva content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Slick is working from the bottom.
Slick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pulls Slick in to control the position.
Slick postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Slick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slick trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slick misses with a takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slick off to one side.
Silva scores with the left hand. Slick knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a hook but Slick blocks it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Slick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.

Slick 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Silva has control of Slick's left arm, preventing Slick from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Slick distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slick.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slick is one step ahead there.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slick thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slick wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to control but Slick passes into half guard.

Slick 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junie Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva tries to clinch but Slick moves out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Slick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Slick shoots in.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Slick circles away.
Silva throws a head kick but Slick moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Slick is just out of range.
Slick shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Slick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva with a hook.
Slick takes one to the chin there.

Slick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Slick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Slick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Slick is trying to get back to half guard.
Slick looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Slick is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick gets back to half guard.
Slick is looking to improve his position.
Slick is working hard here to advance position.
Slick misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slick is on top in guard.
Silva is trying to keep Slick in close.
Slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nick Slick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Slick wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slick wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slick lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Slick there.
Slick thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.

Slick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slick tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Slick is controlling him well.

Slick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junie Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva cracks Slick with a good jab.
Slick avoids a punch combination nicely.

Slick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva trying to control but Slick postures up.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Slick there.
Slick wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slick 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Slick.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slick's back!
Silva is not going to allow Slick to sit and survive in this position.
Slick is in bad spot here.

That's two 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.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Slick manages to turn into his guard.
Slick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slick connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.

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

Slick gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Slick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Slick.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Slick.

Slick is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slick throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nick Slick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Slick landing strikes from the bottom.
Slick tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.

Slick actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Slick.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junie Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Castaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcus davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castaway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Ones Left by Tupac Shakur. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Castaway
vs
davis

188 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupac Castaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, marcus davis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castaway pinned against the cage. Castaway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
davis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Castaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
davis trying to control but Castaway is working from the bottom.
davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castaway trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaway 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.
Castaway is working hard here to advance position.
davis wants to control from the top but Castaway keeps moving.
Castaway 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castaway is looking to land body kicks.
davis throws a sloppy head kick and Castaway moves out of range easily.
Castaway shoots for a takedown but davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castaway tries for a takedown but davis circles away easily
and davis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tupac Castaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaway tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaway controls davis momentarily but davis frees himself.
Castaway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as davis controls the pace.
Castaway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castaway is keeping the position for now.
Castaway looking for a sweep. Not yet Castaway, not yet.
Castaway is trying to keep davis in close.
davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
I looks like davis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, marcus davis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castaway with a lazy takedown attempt

and davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by davis.
Castaway is breathing heavily.
davis forces his way into half guard.
davis is controlling the pace.
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.

marcus davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Castaway misses the shot to the body.
Castaway tries for a takedown but davis circles away easily

and davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Castaway breaks the clinch.
davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaway misses with a takedown attempt
and davis counters with a big head kick but Castaway shrugs it off.

Castaway shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castaway was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
davis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
davis is controlling Castaway's trapped leg to prevent Castaway from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
davis wants to control but Castaway is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Castaway is keen to just control but davis is a slippery customer.
davis is trying to control but can't.
Castaway prevents davis from improving his position.

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

Castaway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castaway preventing the sweep.
davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
davis has Castaway pulled in close to control his posture.
Castaway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castaway wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaway is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castaway being controlled here momentarily.
davis looking to control.
davis managing to control the position.
davis keeping moving, preventing Castaway from controlling successfully.
Castaway controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
davis 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.
davis has a closed guard, preventing Castaway from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castaway misses with a takedown attempt
and davis counters with a head kick. That will keep Castaway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tupac Castaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaway misses with a takedown

and davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
davis wants to control from the top but Castaway keeps moving.
davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castaway kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

marcus davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Castaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castaway lands in his opponent's guard.
Castaway wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
davis has Castaway pulled in close to control his posture.
davis being controlled here, momentarily.
davis is trying to control the position but Castaway postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castaway won't allow davis to sweep him here.
davis working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
davis 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.

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

and davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Castaway gets underhooks to prevent davis's takedown attempt.
davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Castaway tries to break the clinch but davis is controlling the position.
davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Castaway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tupac Castaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of marcus davis.
davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castaway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castaway is trying to keep an underhook but davis manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castaway is looking for a sweep. davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castaway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take davis's back!
Castaway missing with strikes from the back.
davis wants to control his opponent's hands but Castaway gets his hands free.

Castaway is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
davis turns into Castaway and is now in his guard.
Castaway is looking to stand up but davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Castaway lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for davis!
Castaway prevents davis from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
marcus davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castaway looking to control but davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
davis is trying desperately to improve position.
davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
davis is squirming around, avoiding Castaway's attempts to control the action.

Castaway goes for an armbar but he's not got it… davis turns into him and now he's in Castaway's guard.
davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
davis pushing down on Castaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that davis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
davis trying to pass the guard but Castaway defending well.
davis trying to control the pace.
Tupac Castaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to marcus davis.
Well davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcus davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Growth Hormone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hargrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hormone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I wanna be sedated. 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.

Hormone
vs
Hargrave

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Growth Hormone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Hargrave!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargrave lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hormone can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hargrave and Hormone drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hargrave.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hargrave!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Frankenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Georges comes to the cage accompanied by Canadian National Anthem. Frankenberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Polish Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rafal Frankenberg struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rafal Frankenberg enters the cage!

St Georges
vs
Frankenberg

178 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Frankenberg!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Georges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frankenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frankenberg.
Pierre St Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frankenberg.
Frankenberg has a takedown stuffed.
St Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frankenberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Georges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Georges is breathing heavily.
St Georges tries to clinch but Frankenberg is having none of it.
Frankenberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
St Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Georges misses with a takedown attempt

so Frankenberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frankenberg is pushing down on St Georges's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Frankenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frankenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Frankenberg is keen to just control but St Georges is a slippery customer.
St Georges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frankenberg is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Georges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Georges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Frankenberg has eaten all the pies!
Frankenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

St Georges working for a triangle but Frankenberg defends it easily.
Frankenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

St Georges has his foot on Frankenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frankenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
St Georges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frankenberg's guard.

St Georges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Georges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frankenberg managing to control the position.
St Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frankenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Georges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Georges passes Frankenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

St Georges is looking for a kimura but Frankenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Georges to get the leverage.

St Georges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankenberg is just riding it out for now. St Georges eventually gives up the hold.
St Georges is looking to advance position but Frankenberg won't allow it.
Frankenberg keeping hold of St Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
St Georges wants to free his trapped foot but Frankenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg is controlling St Georges's trapped leg to prevent St Georges from advancing to side control.
Frankenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Frankenberg is looking to improve his position.

Frankenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Frankenberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Frankenberg is trying to maintain the position but St Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Frankenberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Rafal Frankenberg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Georges misses with a combination

and Frankenberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frankenberg.

Frankenberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics St Georges uses from the top position.
St Georges thows a big elbow that misses.
St Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frankenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Georges throwing strikes from guard but Frankenberg blocks nicely.
Frankenberg is trying to keep St Georges in close.
St Georges would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frankenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Georges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frankenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Frankenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from St Georges misses.
St Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Frankenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
St Georges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frankenberg smiles and moves away.
Frankenberg moves in looking to clinch but St Georges pushes him off.
St Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Frankenberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frankenberg.
Frankenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Frankenberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Frankenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frankenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Georges manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by St Georges.
St Georges fails to advance to Frankenberg's back.
St Georges lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Frankenberg hang on?

St Georges is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frankenberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frankenberg!
Rafal Frankenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.

St Georges is looking for a triangle but Frankenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Frankenberg content to stall in guard here.
Frankenberg trying to control but St Georges is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges wants to sweep here but Frankenberg controlling him for the moment.

St Georges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frankenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frankenberg is pushing down on St Georges's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Frankenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Georges is pressing down on Frankenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

St Georges working for a triangle but Frankenberg defends it easily.

St Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frankenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frankenberg is one step ahead there.
St Georges lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frankenberg!
St Georges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
St Georges wants to control the action but instead Frankenberg gets a body lock and reverses into St Georges's guard! Nice work!
Frankenberg 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.
Frankenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Georges looking for a sweep. Not yet St Georges, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frankenberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
St Georges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Georges throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from St Georges is predictable there

and Frankenberg counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Frankenberg stands up.

Frankenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frankenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frankenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Frankenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! St Georges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

St Georges tries to clinch
and Frankenberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frankenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. St Georges tries to sprawl out of it but Frankenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Georges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Georges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frankenberg wants to clinch up but St Georges keeps it at a distance.
Frankenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St Georges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frankenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but St Georges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Georges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Frankenberg counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankenberg 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 St Georges's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on St Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frankenberg is looking to take a break and control but St Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges tries to buck Frankenberg off but Frankenberg is having none of it.
St Georges stops Frankenberg from passing to mount.
St Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Georges striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frankenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but St Georges sprawls well. He's pushed Frankenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Frankenberg.
St Georges throws a body kick that misses.

Frankenberg scores with a takedown into St Georges's guard.

St Georges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Georges 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.
Frankenberg wanted to stand there but St Georges had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but St Georges is retaining full guard.
Frankenberg pushing down on St Georges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frankenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St Georges wants to improve his position but Frankenberg is controlling well.
Frankenberg uses his free foot to push down on St Georges's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Georges.
Frankenberg content just to control the position here.
Frankenberg avoids the attempt from St Georges to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Frankenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
St Georges is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Frankenberg trying to control but St Georges is having none of it.

Frankenberg looking to secure an arm triangle but St Georges defends it well.
St Georges tries to hold on but Frankenberg postures up.
Frankenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Frankenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pierre St Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Frankenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frankenberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Frankenberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and iLL Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

St Pierre
vs
Nasty

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, iLL Nasty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nasty working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Nasty's temple.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
St Pierre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nasty looks gassed!
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St Pierre scoring with punches from side control.
Nasty is trying to buck St Pierre off.
St Pierre scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty taking a bit of punishment here - St Pierre scoring with strikes.
Nasty is being controlled here.
Nasty is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
St Pierre lands an elbow.
Nasty is letting St Pierre control him for a moment.
Nasty taking a bit of punishment here - St Pierre scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty seems a little lost for a moment, as St Pierre dominates the positioning.
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on St Pierre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nasty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Pierre off and has taken his back!
St Pierre turns into Nasty and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty looking to control.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre stands and throws Nasty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre working the ground and pound.
St Pierre staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a decent elbow from side control.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
St Pierre scoring with punches from side control.
Nasty is trying to get back to his feet.
Nasty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasty prevents St Pierre from moving into mount.
St Pierre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with a big right hand but Nasty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working the head with strikes.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre lands an elbow.
Nasty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
St Pierre taking a breather here.
Nasty taking a bit of punishment here - St Pierre scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre takes a little break here. Nasty wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nasty down.
Nasty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nasty trying to remain calm as St Pierre controls from the top position.
St Pierre is putting a hurting on Nasty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nasty is breathing heavily.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with a big right hand but Nasty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with a big right hand but Nasty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nasty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Pierre is putting a hurting on Nasty here, landing some big shots from side control.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Nasty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nasty stops St Pierre from passing to mount.
Nasty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nasty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nasty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nasty taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nasty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
St Pierre working the ground and pound from side control.
St Pierre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nasty seems a little lost for a moment, as St Pierre dominates the positioning.
Nasty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
St Pierre lands a few punches from side control.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Nasty is working away.
St Pierre lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nasty to see if he's OK.
St Pierre working away.
St Pierre controlling from side mount.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
St Pierre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nasty some visible discomfort.
St Pierre landing strikes.
Nasty taking punishment in the form of punches.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with a big elbow.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nasty down.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nasty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nasty is trying to escape the position but St Pierre is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scores with punches from side control.
Nasty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Pierre landing strikes.
Nasty is working to avoid the ground and pound but St Pierre connects with a decent elbow.
St Pierre controlling the position.
Nasty gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
St Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
St Pierre with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George St Pierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

St Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nasty keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre is working Nasty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nasty keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Nasty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasty can do to turn this around?
Nasty keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre cracks Nasty with a solid left hand.
St Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasty wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Nasty trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
iLL Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Pierre in particular looking to stall.

The referee stands the fighters back up. George St Pierre just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nasty's guard.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
St Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasty keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Nasty trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Nasty working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Pierre 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Boogaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcu Bilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Boogaard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Boogaard
vs
Bilo

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Boogaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcu Bilo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bilo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boogaard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bilo working the ground and pound.

Bilo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bilo stands up and beckons Boogaard to his feet.
Bilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boogaard scores with a shot to the body.
Bilo shoots for a takedown but Boogaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bilo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bilo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bilo trying to control but Boogaard is having none of it.
Bilo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boogaard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilo breaks from Boogaard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boogaard is trying desperately to improve position.

Bilo looking for a guillotine from mount but Boogaard is having none of it.
Bilo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bilo working Boogaard over with strikes here.
Bilo controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogaard is in a horrible position here. Bilo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Bilo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boogaard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Bilo.
Bilo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boogaard tries to lock up and control but Bilo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boogaard can't escape the position.
Boogaard tries to hold on but Bilo pushes him away.
Bilo tries to control but Boogaard wriggling away.
Bilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boogaard can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bilo scoring with strikes but Boogaard is staying in there.
Boogaard wants to hold on but Bilo pushes him away.
Bilo looking to control but Boogaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bilo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boogaard tries to hold on but Bilo postures up.
Boogaard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boogaard is trying to reverse the position but instead Bilo has taken his back - oops!
Boogaard rolls, trying to escape but Bilo keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boogaard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bilo's guard. Nice work there by Boogaard.
Bilo trying to control the position.

That's four 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.
Boogaard trying to control but Bilo is working from the bottom.
Bilo controlling the position.

Bilo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boogaard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bilo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Bilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Boogaard which made him look bad.
Derek Boogaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcu Bilo.

Bilo shoots in and bounces Boogaard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bilo stands and steps away. Boogaard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boogaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bilo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bilo looks for a takedown but Boogaard sprawls well.
Bilo shoots for a takedown but Boogaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bilo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boogaard looks to move to half guard but instead Bilo has passed into mount! Damn!
Bilo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilo with shots to the head and body - Boogaard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bilo controlling his opponent.
Boogaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bilo landing strikes from the mount.
Bilo controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilo wants to control the pace but Boogaard is squirming around nicely.
Boogaard wants to hold on but Bilo pushes him away.
Bilo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bilo dominating with strikes here.
Bilo prevents Boogaard from getting the reversal.
Boogaard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bilo tries to pass to full mount but Boogaard defends it.
Bilo throwing shots but Boogaard is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bilo content to control rather than advance.
Boogaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bilo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bilo's back!
Bilo tries to break free.
Bilo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bilo trying to control from the bottom.
Boogaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bilo wants to control but Boogaard is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilo is holding on to half guard well.
Bilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilo trying to hold on to Boogaard's head to control him but Boogaard postures up.
Bilo tries to get to full guard but Boogaard has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Boogaard scores with a shot to the body.
Marcu Bilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boogaard gets caught flat footed, as Bilo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boogaard is looking to stand up but Bilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bilo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boogaard is retaining full guard.

Bilo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bilo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bilo tries to close the distance and clinch but Boogaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilo shoots in for a takedown but Boogaard shows good takedown defense.
Derek Boogaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcu Bilo.
Good standup being displayed there by Boogaard as he connects with a hook.
Boogaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bilo has his takedown stuffed
and Boogaard counters with a left to the body.
Bilo shoots in looking for a takedown. Boogaard tries to sprawl out of it but Bilo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boogaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bilo darts in and clinches Boogaard up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcu Bilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Bilo.
Bilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boogaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bilo tries to avoid it but Boogaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bilo to the ground. Bilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bilo has Boogaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boogaard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bilo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bilo scores with a knee to the head.
Boogaard blocks the elbow strike.
Bilo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilo is pressed up against the cage. Boogaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bilo down to the mat. Bilo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bilo thuds his shin into the meat of Boogaard's side.
Bilo just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boogaard misses with a takedown

and Bilo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boogaard!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Boogaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilo controlling the position easily from mount.
Bilo breaks from Boogaard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bilo with good strikes from the mount here!
Boogaard is squirming around, avoiding Bilo's attempts to control the action.
Bilo lands a nice shot to the head.
Boogaard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boogaard tries to lock up and control but Bilo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bilo lands a nice shot to the head.

Bilo looking for a guillotine from mount but Boogaard is having none of it.
Bilo wants to control the pace but Boogaard is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bilo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boogaard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bilo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bilo landing strikes from the mount.
Bilo landing punches.

Bilo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boogaard tries to reverse the position but Bilo maintains control.
Boogaard is working hard here to advance position.
Bilo content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogaard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bilo looking to control but Boogaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boogaard wants to hold on but Bilo pushes him away.
Boogaard is bucking up trying to escape but Bilo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bilo prevents Boogaard from getting the reversal.
Bilo is landing with some decent strikes but Boogaard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boogaard tries to lock up and control but Bilo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bilo content just to control the position here.
Bilo scoring with strikes but Boogaard is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice elbow there by Bilo.
Boogaard is working to get back to half guard.
Bilo controlling the position easily from mount.
Bilo tries to control but Boogaard wriggling away.
Bilo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boogaard because Bilo loaded up on that one.
Bilo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilo trying to control but Boogaard is having none of it.
Derek Boogaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boogaard taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcu Bilo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bilo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcu Bilo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Prudlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalas comes to the cage accompanied by I Abstain, Converge. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Christian Prudlo enters the cage!

Kalas
vs
Prudlo

174 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
21
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Kalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Prudlo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalas gets caught flat footed, as Prudlo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kalas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Prudlo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kalas has tightened it up now! Prudlo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Kalas!