22nd Klash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Soze
vs
Hart

177 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Soze as Hart shoots in.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soze pinned against the cage. Soze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaiser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hart.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soze swivels and escapes.
Soze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soze keeps working.
Hart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hart trying to pass the guard but Soze defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to control from half guard but Soze is working away.
Soze tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Soze is breathing heavily.
Hart controlling the action here.
I looks like Hart 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.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Soze defends it.
Soze is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Soze is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.

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

Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Soze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hart had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Soze is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hart Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Soze's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Soze turns into Hart and is now in his guard.
Hart looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hart looking to control.
Hart is looking to sweep but instead, Soze has passed into half guard.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Soze is very close to passing his half guard.
Hart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hart has his foot on Soze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soze works his way back into a safe position though.

Hart has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Soze doesn't defend quickly enough and Hart has managed to lock this one up! Can Soze escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hart on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Hart!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crusher Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Top 3 Selected. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Jones

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crusher Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jones wants to stall.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Jackson lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Action Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between At las (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Bird will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

las
vs
Bird

183 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, At las!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Bird!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
las stuffs the takedown.
las is looking to clinch.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says las as he avoids it easily.

las shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than las was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
las avoids the attempt from Bird to control.
Bird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

las looking to isolate an arm here. Bird doesn't see it coming and as las extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by las!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). At las!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton Knuckles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Smith
vs
Knuckles

183 cm
23
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.

Smith forces Knuckles back against the cage and clinches.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off.

It looks like Newton Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Knuckles is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Knuckles.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.

Smith pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knuckles!
Smith tries to control but Knuckles wriggling away.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Knuckles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith breaks from Knuckles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knuckles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Knuckles prevents Smith from taking his back.

Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Knuckles is rocked!
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Knuckles looks gassed!
Smith lands an elbow inside.

Smith pulls Knuckles into guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knuckles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knuckles.
Smith wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy.
Knuckles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knuckles tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knuckles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow just above Knuckles 's eye.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off.
Knuckles wants to break free but Smith has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Knuckles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith turns into Knuckles and is now in his guard.

Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to move to mount but Knuckles blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Knuckles's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knuckles trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Smith has an active guard here but Knuckles has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Knuckles is controlling well.
Knuckles uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Knuckles goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Knuckles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knuckles tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smith clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knuckles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith stalling against the cage.

Knuckles is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knuckles to the mat. Knuckles regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knuckles controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knuckles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles content to control rather than advance.
Knuckles wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Knuckles is controlling well.
Knuckles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Newton Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Newton Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Newton Knuckles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knuckles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Knuckles scores with a jab to the head.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land a body kick

and Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knuckles is tying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to sweep but Knuckles has passed to side control!
Knuckles is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to control Knuckles's posture but Knuckles avoids it.

Knuckles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Knuckles counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Knuckles tries for a takedown. No joy.

Smith pulls guard.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

Knuckles stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Knuckles doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knuckles drops back down to his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Knuckles.

Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

Knuckles has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knuckles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is looking to control Knuckles's arms but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knuckles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knuckles fails to pull guard.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Knuckles into the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Knuckles avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Knuckles fails to pull guard.
Smith tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
Smith keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks the inside of Knuckles's front leg.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Knuckles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Knuckles manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knuckles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to escape.

Knuckles postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
Knuckles throws a leg kick

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knuckles!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Labont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labont comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Religion's Walk Away kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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?

Campbell
vs
Labont

178 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

KRRO Wear

Malicious Intent Fight 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Labont!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Labont with that takedown attempt.

Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there.
Labont wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.

Labont actively working from the bottom here.
Labont is pressing down on Campbell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Campbell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Labont looking for a sweep. Not yet Labont, not yet.
Labont is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Labont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell pushing down on Labont's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Labont is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell passes to full mount!
Campbell controlling his opponent.

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

Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Labont regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Labont manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Labont manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Labont working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.

Labont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Labont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Labont has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Labont had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Campbell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Labont Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Campbell's back instead.
Campbell trying to control the hands but Labont breaks the grip.
Campbell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Labont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labont.
Campbell gets back to full guard.
Labont preventing the sweep.
Labont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Campbell is looking for a triangle but Labont pushes his legs off easily.

That's four 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.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Labont advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Labont is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Labont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labont.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Campbell working for a triangle but Labont defends it easily.
Labont pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Labont wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Labont will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Campbell has his takedown stuffed

and Labont counters with a nice double leg into side control. Campbell won't be happy with that.
Campbell manages to get back to half guard.

Labont wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell punching from the bottom.
Labont tries to pass to full mount but Campbell defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Campbell looking for submissions off his back.

Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre Labont has got the better of the ground game so far.

Labont is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is pressing down on Labont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Labont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Labont has gone for a leg lock! Campbell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Labont's guard.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Labont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Labont pushes a forearm under Campbell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Campbell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Labont!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mercury Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lando Calrissian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Everybody Knows My Name blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Mercury Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Calrissian

190 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mercury Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lando Calrissian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Calrissian can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jones and Calrissian drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jones.

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

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furious Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bastard
vs
Hastings

185 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
208 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Furious Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Hastings!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bastard is looking to advance position but Hastings won't allow it.
Hastings pushes Bastard off looking to stand but Bastard dives back in and keeps control.
Bastard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hastings working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hastings squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bastard is landing with some decent strikes but Hastings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bastard looking to finish Hastings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hastings!

Hastings is rocked!
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hastings is still in real trouble! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard lands a big elbow - Hastings is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hastings is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Furious Bastard!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Via Dios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OMG Zulud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandstorm. Zulud has chosen DJ Tiesto - Adagia For Strings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dios
vs
Zulud

185 cm
23
141 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
133 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Crippler's Corner
White Gorilla Nutrition

Organic Extracts

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Via Dios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, OMG Zulud!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulud tries to avoid it but Dios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulud to the ground. Zulud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dios blocks a head kick by Zulud.
Zulud is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Zulud tries to clinch up but Dios circles away and keeps his distance.
Dios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulud as he avoids it easily.
Zulud looks to land a combination but Dios avoids it well.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulud moves in looking to clinch but Dios pushes him off.
Zulud is looking to clinch.
Dios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Via Dios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulud doesn't manage to clinch there - Dios circles away.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulud tries to clinch there but Dios circles away.
Zulud is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dios fails with the takedown.
Dios keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud wants to clinch up but Dios keeps it at a distance.
Zulud throws a nice looking combination but Dios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulud tries to clinch there but Dios circles away.
Dios dodges the punch combination from Zulud.
Dios fails with a takedown attempt.
Zulud tries to clinch but Dios is having none of it.
Dios misses with a series of wild punches.
Zulud moves in looking to clinch but Dios pushes him off.
Zulud wants to clinch.
Zulud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dios circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dios with a jab.
Zulud tries to clinch there but Dios circles away.
Zulud is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Zulud misses with a head kick.
Dios shoots in looking for a takedown. Zulud tries to sprawl out of it but Dios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zulud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dios scores a takedown into full mount!
Dios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dios avoids the attempt from Zulud to control.
Dios looking to control but Zulud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dios swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zulud is now in Dios's guard. A big mistake from Dios there, giving up the dominant position!

Zulud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dios circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dios looks for a takedown but Zulud sprawls well.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulud is looking to clinch.
Dios lands a lovely overhand right.
Zulud moves in looking to clinch but Dios pushes him off.
Zulud is looking to clinch.
Zulud wants to clinch.
Zulud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Dios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dios scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zulud wants to get back to his feet.

Dios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulud is just riding it out for now. Dios eventually gives up the hold.
Dios is breathing heavily.
Zulud is positioning himself well to prevent Dios advancing to mount.
Dios is just content to waste time from the top position. Zulud takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Via Dios will probably get the nod.
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.

Zulud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zulud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dios's sensitive parts.
Via Dios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dios swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zulud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Zulud gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulud.
Zulud prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulud misses with a knee strike.
Dios avoiding damage as Zulud throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios blocks an elbow strike.
Dios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulud stops a takedown attempt from Dios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Via Dios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulud tries a knee to the head but Dios blocks it.
Zulud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zulud trying to land knees to the body.
Zulud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zulud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zulud throws an elbow but misses.
Dios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulud.
A shot in the inside from Zulud.
Zulud misses with a knee to the head.
Zulud trying to land knees to the body.
Zulud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dios blocks it with crossed arms.
Dios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dioss head.
Dios is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Dios breaks from the clinch.
Dios shoots in for a takedown but Zulud shows good takedown defense.
Zulud stuffs the takedown attempt from Dios. Dios gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulud misses with a two punch combination.
Zulud tries to clinch but Dios moves out of range.
Zulud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zulud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulud tries to land a front kick but Dios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dios keeps the fight on the outside.
Zulud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zulud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dios shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zulud as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud wants to clinch up but Dios keeps it at a distance.
OMG Zulud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dios misses with a kick to the body.

Dios shoots in and bounces Zulud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dios drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zulud looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zulud looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zulud!

Zulud has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulud as he avoids it easily.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dios paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Dios looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulud has picked Dios up and slammed him! Dios can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulud manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OMG Zulud 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.

Dios swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulud.
Dios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dios shoots in but Zulud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zulud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulud tries to clinch but Dios is having none of it.
Zulud tries to clinch but Dios is having none of it.

Dios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dios tries to move to mount but Zulud blocks the move with his legs.
Zulud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dios connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dios works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios advances nicely into full mount.

Dios looking for a guillotine from mount but Zulud is having none of it.

Dios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zulud is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zulud and Dios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulud manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dios wants to improve his position but Zulud is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Zulud is going to stand back up.

Dios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Via Dios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zulud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zulud wants to control but Dios is keeping him busy.
Dios works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulud trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dios's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dios had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zulud is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dios Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zulud's back instead.

Dios is looking for a choke. Zulud gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Zulud manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Dios throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dios looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zulud wants to control his opponent's hands but Dios gets his hands free.

Dios is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zulud is defending well though. Dios let's go of the attempt for now.

Dios is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zulud has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dios doesn't have the hooks in and Zulud manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulud stopping the sweep attempt from Dios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Via Dios clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dios scores with a takedown into Zulud's guard.
Dios trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dios preventing the sweep.
Dios wants to pass the guard but Zulud is keeping the position.
Dios trying to control but Zulud is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dios is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulud controlling from the full mount.
Dios is looking to improve his position but Zulud isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Dios is working hard here to advance position.
Zulud controlling from mount.
Dios swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dios throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zulud. What's that going to do exactly?
Dios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dios regains half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dios is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zulud pulls his head out easily.

Zulud stands up and beckons Dios to join him on the feet.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulud is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Zulud wants to clinch up but Dios keeps it at a distance.
Zulud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Zulud pushes Dios up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulud landing knees to the body.
Zulud misses with a knee to the head.
Zulud trying to land knees to the body.
Zulud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zulud misses with some punches.

Dios manages to pull guard.
Zulud wants to control from the top but Dios keeps moving.
Zulud stopping the sweep attempt from Dios.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dios has his foot on Zulud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulud works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Via Dios will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zulud looks to land a combination but Dios avoids it well.

Zulud gets caught flat footed, as Dios shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dios looking to pass the guard.

Dios drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zulud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dios has Zulud in his guard.
Dios wants to sweep but no luck.
Dios trying to keep a closed guard but Zulud is proving a slippery customer.
Zulud is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios wants to sweep here but Zulud controlling him for the moment.
Dios is trying to keep Zulud in close.
Dios throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.
Zulud wants to stand but Dios has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dios wants to sweep here but Zulud controlling him for the moment.
Zulud wants to get up but he can't break Dios's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulud trying to control the position from guard on top but Dios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dios wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Dios or perhaps it was just good defense by Zulud which made him look bad.
Zulud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulud fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zulud throws a sloppy head kick and Dios moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Dios.
Zulud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulud throws a combination that misses

and Dios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zulud won't be happy with that.

Dios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zulud can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OMG Zulud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Via Dios!
Via Dios retains his bantamweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirlo Ribeiro 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You've Lost Your Mind by Nocturnal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hirlo Ribeiro
vs
Brown

192 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

ev0lved Fight Gear
White Gorilla Nutrition

Golden Lilium

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hirlo Ribeiro .
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirlo Ribeiro moves away.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slow jab from Hirlo Ribeiro misses its intended target.

Hirlo Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hirlo Ribeiro defends easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hirlo Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hirlo Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Brown won't allow Hirlo Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hirlo Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Hirlo Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirlo Ribeiro manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirlo Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hirlo Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown takes a swing at Hirlo Ribeiro 's ribcage but misses.

Hirlo Ribeiro moves into the clinch.

Hirlo Ribeiro pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirlo Ribeiro , not yet.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown looks gassed!

Hirlo Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirlo Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirlo Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hirlo Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Hirlo Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirlo Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown won't allow Hirlo Ribeiro to sweep him here.

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.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirlo Ribeiro , not yet.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirlo Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown avoids the head kick by Hirlo Ribeiro .
Brown tries for a takedown but Hirlo Ribeiro circles away easily
and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hirlo Ribeiro lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Hirlo Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hirlo Ribeiro can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown takes a swing at Hirlo Ribeiro 's ribcage but misses.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown scores with a nice strike.

Hirlo Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hirlo Ribeiro is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hirlo Ribeiro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hirlo Ribeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirlo Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hirlo Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hirlo Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps control of the position.

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Hirlo Ribeiro .

Brown defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hirlo Ribeiro 's arms.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hirlo Ribeiro doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirlo Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is working Hirlo Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirlo Ribeiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!

Hirlo Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hirlo Ribeiro .

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.

Hirlo Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Brown is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown regains half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hirlo Ribeiro passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro dominated that second 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.

Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Hirlo Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Hirlo Ribeiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirlo Ribeiro .
Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries to work over Hirlo Ribeiro 's front leg with a kick but Hirlo Ribeiro checks it.
Hirlo Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown looks to land a combination but Hirlo Ribeiro avoids it well.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Hirlo Ribeiro misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirlo Ribeiro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hirlo Ribeiro tries to pass.

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirlo Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hirlo Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hirlo Ribeiro off! Hirlo Ribeiro jumps back into Brown's guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls Hirlo Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirlo Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Hirlo Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hirlo Ribeiro is working away.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hirlo Ribeiro gets full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirlo Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirlo Ribeiro passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hirlo Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hirlo Ribeiro !
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown tries to control but Hirlo Ribeiro wriggling away.

Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hirlo Ribeiro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown throws a jab when Hirlo Ribeiro was well out of range.
Hirlo Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirlo Ribeiro .
Hirlo Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Hirlo Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirlo Ribeiro swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirlo Ribeiro checks the leg kick.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Hirlo Ribeiro sprawls well.
Brown is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hirlo Ribeiro .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown gets caught flat footed, as Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hirlo Ribeiro tries to pass.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.

Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hirlo Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro works his foot free and advances to mount.

Hirlo Ribeiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirlo Ribeiro .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hirlo Ribeiro !
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Hirlo Ribeiro is rocked!

Brown has control of Hirlo Ribeiro 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hirlo Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to control but Hirlo Ribeiro wriggling away.

Brown has hold of Hirlo Ribeiro 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hirlo Ribeiro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hirlo Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown passes to side control.
Hirlo Ribeiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hirlo Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown wants to take a breather but Hirlo Ribeiro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lee Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hirlo Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Hirlo Ribeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hirlo Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Brown takes a swing at Hirlo Ribeiro 's ribcage but misses.
Hirlo Ribeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirlo Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirlo Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirlo Ribeiro , who protects the arm well.
Hirlo Ribeiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirlo Ribeiro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brown. Oh but Hirlo Ribeiro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brown goes limp - he's gone! Hirlo Ribeiro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro retains his light heavyweight title!