CFC 6: First Gold PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Everhart Cruse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Remember the Name-Fort Miner as his entrance music. Ansan Brown struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs 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. Everhart Cruse looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Cruse
vs
Brown

195 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Everhart Cruse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruse has Brown pressed against the cage.
Cruse tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruse fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Cruse closes the distance and clinches.

Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cruse wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruse is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cruse.
Cruse tries to escape but Brown is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruse throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Cruse is breathing heavily.
Cruse stuffs the takedown.

Cruse moves into the clinch.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Everhart Cruse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansan Brown.

Cruse forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruse prevents it.
Cruse gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Cruse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cruse has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruse lands a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Cruse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cruse keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Brown pulls guard successfully.

Cruse stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruse.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Cruse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruse as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruse tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Cruse fails in his attempt to clinch.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown distracts Cruse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruse wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruse is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control.
Cruse is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruse wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Cruse's back!
You get the feeling that Cruse really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Everhart Cruse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cruse wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cruse clinches up against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Cruse manages to get underhooks.
Brown letting Cruse take a breather here.

Brown successfully pulls guard.

Cruse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cruse forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to pull guard but Cruse holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Everhart Cruse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansan Brown.

Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruse is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cruse tries to clinch up.

Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruse is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.

Cruse explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruse as he avoids it easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Cruse.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruse tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruse fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt

and Cruse moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cruse.
Cruse gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown is looking to stand up but Cruse isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruse wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruse manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ansan Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Cruse throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Cruse misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Cruse tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Cruse throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Cruse sprawls well.

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.

Cruse has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cruse is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruse persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brown trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brown has his hands on Cruse's head, controlling the position.
Cruse tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Everhart Cruse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Cruse wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruse tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Cruse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruse stalling the fight.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Everhart Cruse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansan Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruse misses with a knee strike.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Cruse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruse wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped.
Cruse wants to stand but Brown has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Cruse 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.

Cruse gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ansan Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruse is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Cruse wants to clinch.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown fails with the takedown

and Cruse counters by moving into the clinch.
Cruse tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Cruse's takedown attempt.
Brown tries to pull guard but Cruse holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Cruse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruse can't get the takedown.
Cruse landing knees to the head.
Cruse avoiding damage.
Cruse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruse controlling the action here for a moment.
Cruse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruse.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Cruse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruse counters with a slapping leg kick.

Cruse clinches with his opponent.
Cruse lands a knee to the head.

Brown jumps into guard, dragging Cruse to the mat.
Cruse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown is looking to stand up but Cruse isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruse tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.

Cruse gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.
Cruse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Cruse stuffs the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruse looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruse prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Everhart Cruse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruse, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everhart Cruse!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

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

Sekigaru
vs
Bourque

177 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Blaze Ronin Street Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toranaga Sekigaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekigaru shoots in but Bourque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Sekigaru.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Sekigaru.
A lazy left from Sekigaru finds it's target.
Sekigaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sekigaru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Sekigaru or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Sekigaru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sekigaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourque.

Bourque closes the distance and clinches.
Bourque with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bourque gets through Sekigaru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bourque lands with a short shot to the head.
Bourque tries to land a knee to the head but Sekigaru blocks with his arms.
Sekigaru blocks the elbow strike.
Sekigaru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toranaga Sekigaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sekigaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sekigaru takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Toranaga Sekigaru has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekigaru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bourque.

Bourque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sekigaru with a poor takedown

and Bourque counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sekigaru tries to roll over but Bourque keeps him under control.

Bourque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sekigaru is just riding it out for now. Bourque eventually gives up the hold.
Sekigaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sekigaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sekigaru is breathing heavily.

Bourque 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.

Bourque is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sekigaru still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sekigaru has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bourque wants to improve his position but Sekigaru is controlling well.
Sekigaru wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.

Bourque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sekigaru is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sekigaru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekigaru prevents Bourque from improving his position.

Bourque looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque trying to control but Sekigaru postures up.
Bourque tries to roll over but Sekigaru keeps him under control.

Sekigaru 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.
Bourque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Sekigaru from controlling successfully.
Sekigaru preventing the sweep.

Bourque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sekigaru looking to pass the guard.
Sekigaru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sekigaru is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bourque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sekigaru wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toranaga Sekigaru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sekigaru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bourque.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Sekigaru throws a lazy head kick
and Bourque counters with a solid body kick.
Bourque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to de liver by Sekigaru. Beautiful body shot.
Sekigaru doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bourque counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bourque.

Bourque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sekigaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sekigaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sekigaru!
Bourque is not content to let Sekigaru control the position.
Bourque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Bourque actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sekigaru trying to control from half guard but Bourque is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bourque looking to control.

Bourque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sekigaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sekigaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sekigaru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bourque is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bourque is looking for a triangle but Sekigaru pushes his legs off easily.

Bourque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

Bourque is looking for a triangle but Sekigaru pushes his legs off easily.

Sekigaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sekigaru trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.

Bourque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sekigaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque working a defensive guard here.

Bourque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bourque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sekigaru wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Bourque controlling Sekigaru's posture.

Sekigaru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bourque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bourque has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekigaru trying to control the position.
Bourque wanted to stand there but Sekigaru had control of the position.
Bourque advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sekigaru works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bourque is pressing down on Sekigaru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sekigaru is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bourque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toranaga Sekigaru'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. This is the final round!

Sekigaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sekigaru counters with a one-two to the body.
Sekigaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bourque can pounce on him.
Toranaga Sekigaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Sekigaru tries to keep at a distance but Bourque has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bourque using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bourque landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bourque throws an elbow but misses.

Bourque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toranaga Sekigaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Sekigaru misses
and Bourque counters with a leg kick.
Sekigaru misses with a takedown
and Bourque counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Sekigaru scores with a four punch combination!
Sekigaru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bourque counters with a body kick that stops Sekigaru in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourque looks for a takedown but Sekigaru sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque slips a straight right by Sekigaru.

Bourque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sekigaru, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourque trying to land knees to the body.
Bourque prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toranaga Sekigaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourque scores a nice knee to the body.

Bourque manages to break the clinch.
Bourque scoring well with a low kick there.
Bourque lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

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

Bourque drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sekigaru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bourque has Sekigaru in his guard.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sekigaru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bourque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bourque working for a triangle but Sekigaru defends it easily.
Bourque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bourque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bourque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bourque trying to control the position.
Bourque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sekigaru's guard.
Sekigaru keeping full guard, as Bourque tries to pass.
Bourque wants to control from the top but Sekigaru keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sekigaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sekigaru keeping moving, preventing Bourque from controlling successfully.
Bourque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toranaga Sekigaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekigaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul Bourque has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sekigaru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sekigaru keeping full guard, as Bourque tries to pass.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekigaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekigaru is trying to keep Bourque in close.

Sekigaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sekigaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sekigaru has his hands on Bourque's head, controlling the position.

Sekigaru working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bourque has passed into half guard!
Sekigaru is not content to let Bourque control the position.
Bourque is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sekigaru reverses the position - he's now on top in Bourque's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bourque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sekigaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bourque 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Groves's choice of entrance music: Famous-Puddle of Mudd. Calvin Groves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Francis
vs
Groves

196 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Granite chin

Swiss Systems Fight School

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin Groves!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groves slips a straight right by Francis.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Francis catches Groves right on the button with a cross.

Francis shoots in and bounces Groves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Groves looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.

Francis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Groves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Francis is looking to defend but Groves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Francis! Groves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Francis taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Calvin Groves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikomachos Theodoridis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Chang
vs
Theodoridis

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Apocalypse Clothing
Swiss Systems Fight School

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, Greg Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikomachos Theodoridis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Theodoridis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Theodoridis from controlling successfully.

Chang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chang being controlled here, momentarily.

Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodoridis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodoridis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theodoridis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Chang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theodoridis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theodoridis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Theodoridis is proving a slippery customer.
Theodoridis wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Theodoridis content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikomachos Theodoridis.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodoridis.
Chang misses with a looping left.

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.

Theodoridis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

Chang is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Theodoridis pulls his head out easily.
Chang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Theodoridis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chang wants to control but Theodoridis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Theodoridis is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chang is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoridis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Theodoridis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Theodoridis trying to control from half guard but Chang is working away.
Theodoridis looks gassed!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikomachos Theodoridis.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang lands the left hand.

It looks like Nikomachos Theodoridis has been cut.
Chang seems to be stalking Theodoridis here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Theodoridis drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Chang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Bjorlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Kane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddy Bjorlin's chin.

Bjorlin
vs
Kane

183 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Green Spirit Supplements
Swiss Systems Fight School

Apocalypse Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Bjorlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Kane!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bjorlin.
Bjorlin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bjorlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Bjorlin pushes him off.
Kane lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bjorlin - he's out on his feet here! Kane follows up with another monster hook that separates Bjorlin from consciousness! Bjorlin falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kane stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Kane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Neztil
vs
Hard

188 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Swiss Systems Fight School
Syndicate Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Hard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neztil takes the fight into the clinch.

Neztil jumps into guard, dragging Hard to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard stops Neztil from standing up.
Hard wants to control from the top but Neztil keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mij Neztil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kinlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Numb-Linkin Park. Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle. 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.

Kinlaw
vs
Cruz

180 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Fast

Swiss Systems Fight School

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Kinlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinlaw moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.

Kinlaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kinlaw keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Kinlaw is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinlaw has wrist control.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinlaw is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Kinlaw keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Kinlaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinlaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinlaw is keeping the position for now.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.

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.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Kinlaw blocks nicely.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Kinlaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kinlaw dives on top into guard.
Cruz looks gassed!
Kinlaw won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kinlaw from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kinlaw uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz is trying to strike from the bottom but Kinlaw has passed into full mount.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kinlaw scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Kinlaw throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cruz could be in trouble here!
Cruz breaks Kinlaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his 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.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Kinlaw is keeping the position.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Kinlaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Kinlaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz tries to move to mount but Kinlaw blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Kinlaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kinlaw slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinlaw trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinlaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinlaw's back!
Cruz is throwing shots to the body but Kinlaw manages to wriggle free. Cruz pounces on him again and ends up in Kinlaw's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Cruz postures up in Kinlaw's guard and throws a big left but Kinlaw blocks it.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kinlaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kinlaw's head.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinlaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kinlaw lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinlaw has wrist control.
Cruz postures up in Kinlaw's guard and throws a big left but Kinlaw blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinlaw is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Kinlaw blocks nicely.
Kinlaw keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Kinlaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard.
Kinlaw looking to pass the guard.
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kinlaw landing with the ground and pound.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Kinlaw pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Kinlaw preventing the sweep.
Kinlaw stands up out of Cruz's guard for a moment - Cruz manages to land a nice upkick.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinlaw's guard.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Justin Kinlaw has been cut.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz is trying to ground and pound but Kinlaw uses the momentary lack of control by Cruz to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Kinlaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kinlaw tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Kinlaw wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinlaw's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Kinlaw throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Kinlaw shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Justin Kinlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinlaw throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Kinlaw stuffs the takedown.
Kinlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.

Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Kinlaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinlaw manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Kinlaw's guard.
Kinlaw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cruz stands up over Kinlaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.

Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kinlaw rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Kinlaw!
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Justin Kinlaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Kinlaw trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kinlaw!
Kinlaw taking shots to the head.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Kale Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinlaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cruz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz unloads with some shots from mount but Kinlaw bucks and avoids them well.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kinlaw blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to land elbow strikes but Kinlaw uses the position to regain half guard.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz wants to take his opponent's back but Kinlaw doesn't allow it.

Cruz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinlaw is surviving well by controlling Cruz's body position as best he can.
Cruz thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cruz has hold of Kinlaw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kinlaw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Cruz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Cruz working for a submission but Kinlaw is keeping him at bay.
Kinlaw is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Cruz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bourque's choice of entrance music: tnt buy acdc. Jesper Rush could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keith Bourque's chin.

Rush
vs
Bourque

187 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Green Spirit Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a head kick that half lands.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bourque tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily

and Rush counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bourque!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Bourque really wants to buck Rush off and get back to his feet.
Rush controlling the position easily from mount.
Bourque tries to reverse the position but Rush maintains control.

Rush looking to secure an arm triangle but Bourque defends it well.

Rush with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rush controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bourque manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rush controlling from side mount.
Bourque is trying to improve his position.
Bourque gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque won't allow Rush to pass to mount.
Bourque is trying to escape back to his feet but Rush uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rush working away.
Bourque looks gassed!
Bourque might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rush kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Rush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourque keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Rush dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rush scores a takedown into full mount!
Rush unloading with bombs!
Rush looking to control but Bourque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rush pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rush forces the positional change into back control.
Rush has the hooks in. Bourque is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Rush.

Rush looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Rush go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bourque turns into Rush and is now in his guard.
Bourque is breathing heavily.
Bourque throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Bourque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush wants to hit a switch here but Bourque passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rush there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to stand but Bourque is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rush can't escape the position.
Rush tries to lock up and control but Bourque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bourque tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Bourque is working for a guillotine from mount but Rush frees his head quite easily.
Bourque prevents Rush from getting the reversal.
Bourque can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rush is looking to escape.
Rush is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Rush 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!

Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Bourque throws a body kick the misses

and Rush counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rush passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bourque is looking to get to half guard.
Rush wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush tries to control but Bourque wriggling away.
Bourque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bourque tries to hold on but Rush pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush controlling the position easily from mount.

Rush looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bourque is squirming around, avoiding Rush's attempts to control the action.
Rush is looking to take Bourque's back but instead Bourque gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Bourque is in trouble now - Rush has advanced to mount!
Bourque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush controlling the pace for now.
Rush looking to control but Bourque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keith Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesper Rush.
Nice defenses there by Rush.

Bourque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rush parries the strikes from Bourque easily there. Bourque is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rush to escape.
Rush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bourque's best efforts.
Rush gets full guard.
Rush working a defensive guard here.

Bourque drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bourque jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Rush!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrice Desbiens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Desbiens
vs
Sol

192 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Swiss Systems Fight School
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Desbiens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desbiens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desbiens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desbiens misses with a few strikes there.
Sol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Desbiens looks to land a right hand but Sol moved out of range.
Desbiens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sol moves in looking to clinch but Desbiens pushes him off.
Sol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Desbiens on the side of the head.
Sol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desbiens keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Desbiens does no damage.
Sol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desbiens throws out the jab.
Patrice Desbiens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbiens misses with a double jab.
Desbiens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sol counters by clinching up.
Sol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Desbiens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patrice Desbiens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YB Sol.
Sol fails to pull guard.

Desbiens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desbiens misses with a left hand
and Sol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Desbiens throws a poor cross that misses

and Sol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Desbiens's guard now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol looking to pass the guard.

Sol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Desbiens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sol, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desbiens trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Desbiens postures up.

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.

Desbiens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sol controlling Desbiens's posture.
Sol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Desbiens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Desbiens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desbiens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Sol working for a triangle but Desbiens defends it easily.
Desbiens tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Desbiens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sol on the ground.
Sol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Desbiens's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Desbiens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Desbiens is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.

Sol drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions now. Sol seems to have locked his on tight now - Desbiens screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sol, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). YB Sol!
YB Sol is the new light heavyweight champion!