One More Time PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dafoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dafoe comes into the arena with Rooster blaring out of the sound system. Brian McBride is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dafoe
vs
McBride

179 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition
Biobonds Supplements

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Dafoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McBride!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride throws a right hand that Dafoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Dafoe also avoids with ease.

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

Dafoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dafoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Dafoe from controlling successfully.

McBride throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dafoe escapes and throws McBride's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dafoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass McBride's legs.
Dafoe working the ground and pound but McBride is defending the strikes.
McBride is trying to improve his position.

Dafoe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBride knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dafoe working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBride wants to improve his position but Dafoe is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dafoe leaves McBride with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dafoe tries to work over McBride's front leg with a kick but McBride checks it.
McBride tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dafoe was well out of range. Poor timing from McBride.
Dafoe misses with a body shot.
McBride tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dafoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBride somewhat.
McBride takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McBride shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dafoe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dafoe.
Bill Dafoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McBride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dafoe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dafoe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McBride dives on top into guard.
McBride looking to pass the guard.
McBride passes Dafoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dafoe tries to roll over but McBride keeps him under control.
McBride wants to take a breather but Dafoe is having none of it.
McBride prevents Dafoe from improving his position.
Dafoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBride is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McBride slaps away a takedown attempt from Dafoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dafoe misses the jab.
Dafoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McBride is just out of range.
McBride fails in his attempt to clinch.

McBride closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dafoe to the mat! Dafoe manages to get full guard.
McBride wants to pass the guard but Dafoe is keeping the position.
Dafoe wants to sweep but no luck.
McBride pushing down on Dafoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dafoe is refusing to be controlled, as McBride sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McBride lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe is looking to improve his position.
Dafoe is refusing to be controlled, as McBride sits in half guard.
McBride not landing any meaningful shots this time.

McBride is looking for a kimura but Dafoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBride to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dafoe manages to get to full guard.
Dafoe keeping full guard, as McBride tries to pass.
McBride wants to control from the top but Dafoe keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dafoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Bill Dafoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dafoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBride sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dafoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBride.
McBride throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dafoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McBride misses with a wild combination.
Dafoe with a poor takedown
enabling McBride to counter with a crisp jab.

Dafoe scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBride really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dafoe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McBride manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBride manages to get back to half guard.
McBride manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dafoe is one step ahead there.

Dafoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dafoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dafoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McBride is looking for a triangle but Dafoe pushes his legs off easily.

McBride is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Dafoe frees his head nicely. Oh but McBride has switched to an armbar! Dafoe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian McBride!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akemi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Macdonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macdonnell has chosen Braveheart Theme - Saskin Mix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Davis Macdonnell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akemi Takeshi's chin.

Takeshi
vs
Macdonnell

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

SCP Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akemi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Macdonnell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Macdonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonnell misses with a head kick.
Takeshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macdonnell. Macdonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Macdonnell instigates a clinch.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Akemi Takeshi has been cut.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Takeshi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macdonnell smiles and moves away.
Macdonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macdonnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macdonnell with a knee to the head.

Akemi Takeshi's cut is getting worse.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell slows down the pace here.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeshi is trying to drag Macdonnell to the mat but Macdonnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonnell lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Macdonnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Macdonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Macdonnell stalling in the clinch.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Macdonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonnell looks gassed!
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.

Akemi Takeshi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell is looking to control Takeshi's arms but Takeshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonnell has his back to the cage.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi tries to break the clinch but Macdonnell is controlling the position.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macdonnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Macdonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi dodges an elbow strike from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Macdonnell, against the cage.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Macdonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macdonnell is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Takeshi gets a clinch.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Macdonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Macdonnell with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macdonnell is keeping busy.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Macdonnell.
Takeshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macdonnell.
Takeshi has Macdonnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macdonnell prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macdonnell slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Takeshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macdonnell as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Macdonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akemi Takeshi's cut.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Macdonnell pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeshi as Macdonnell tries to tie him up.
Macdonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonnell throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is looking to control Takeshi's arms but Takeshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonnell has his back to the cage.
Macdonnell is breathing heavily.
Macdonnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeshi has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonnell prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Macdonnell is pressed up against the cage. Takeshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonnell down to the mat. Macdonnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Takeshi.
Macdonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macdonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Macdonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonnell wants to clinch.
Takeshi scores with a three punch combo!

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.
Macdonnell tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Macdonnell.

Macdonnell clinches with his opponent.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi throws a head punch that misses.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takeshi's efforts to push away.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takeshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonnell won't allow it.
Takeshi is trying to break the clinch but Macdonnell is controlling him.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Macdonnell improves position.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macdonnell misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell can't break the clinch.

Macdonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Macdonnell.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Macdonnell.
Macdonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeshi closes the distance but Macdonnell moves to the side
and Macdonnell counters with a big head kick but Takeshi shrugs it off.
Takeshi lands a head kick. Macdonnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macdonnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macdonnell throws a lazy head kick

and Takeshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macdonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Macdonnell as Takeshi shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell scores with a push kick.
Macdonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi tries to clinch up
and Macdonnell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takeshi tries to clinch

and Macdonnell counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macdonnell throws an elbow but misses.
Takeshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macdonnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macdonnell.
Macdonnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macdonnell blocks an elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Macdonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Davis Macdonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akemi Takeshi's cut.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Macdonnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed

and Macdonnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takeshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macdonnell is defending well for now.
Macdonnell takes a knee to the side of the body.

Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Macdonnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macdonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Macdonnell moves away

and Macdonnell moves into the clinch.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macdonnell trying to land knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Macdonnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonnell avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Macdonnell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macdonnell prevents it.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body.
Macdonnell prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi can't get the takedown.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi fails to pull guard.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macdonnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Macdonnell avoiding damage.
Takeshi wants to stall.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeshi looking for a takedown.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
Takeshi effectively controlling the action here.
Macdonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Macdonnell breaks the clinch.
Takeshi clinches but Macdonnell breaks the clinch
and Macdonnell counters with a big head kick but Takeshi shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Macdonnell tries to clinch but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonnell's waist but Macdonnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Macdonnell wants to clinch.

Macdonnell closes the distance and pushes Takeshi back into the cage.
Takeshi has Macdonnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeshi trying to land knees to the body.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.

Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Takeshi with that takedown attempt.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonnell misses with a head kick.
Takeshi misses with a double jab.
Davis Macdonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonnell throws a lazy head kick

and Takeshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonnell won't allow it.
Akemi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis Macdonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis Macdonnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macdonnell stops a takedown attempt from Takeshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Macdonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macdonnell 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Macdonnell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). filipovic comes into the arena with blood sugar blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

filipovic
vs
West

189 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
filipovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West misses the jab.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
West throws a jab when filipovic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
filipovic moves out of range of the strikes.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around filipovic's waist but filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West misses the jab.
West throws a combination that misses
and filipovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West misses with a combination
and filipovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
West looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a shot from downtown. filipovic moves away and avoids it.
filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a combination that misses
and filipovic counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at filipovic to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West avoids the head kick by filipovic.
filipovic lands a hook that stumbles West back into the cage. filipovic follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping West to the canvas! filipovic pounces and lands several unanswered shots - West has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko filipovic!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Butler Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FACE Fighting. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Butler Yates
vs
Huerta

174 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

UCF 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Butler Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta shoots in but Yates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yates with a poor takedown

and Huerta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yates won't be happy with that.
Huerta is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yates can't do much from the bottom here.
Huerta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Yates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yates trying to control from the bottom.

Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huerta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.

Huerta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates preventing the sweep.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huerta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yates connects with a couple of short punches.
Yates passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates trying to advance position but Huerta counters by regaining guard.
Yates thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates stands up over Huerta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates thows a big elbow that misses.
Yates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huerta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yates postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huerta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Butler Yates. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yates scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yates looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Yates goes for an armbar but Huerta turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Huerta.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Huerta from controlling successfully.
Yates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huerta is one step ahead there.
Huerta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Huerta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huerta thows a big elbow that misses.
Huerta tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.

Huerta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yates dives on top into guard.

Yates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huerta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yates showed some decent athleticism there.

Yates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huerta is looking to get back to is feet but Yates passes into side control.
Yates working the body and head with strikes.
Yates trying to control the position but Huerta is working away.
Huerta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yates trying to control the position but Huerta is working away.
Huerta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Huerta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yates pulls his head out easily.
Yates is controlling the pace.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Yates uses his free foot to push down on Huerta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huerta.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yates swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Huerta is now in Yates's guard. A big mistake from Yates there, giving up the dominant position!
Yates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Yates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huerta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yates is tightening it up a little... Huerta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Huerta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Huerta taps out! nice BJJ there by Yates!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Butler Yates!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Claudio Huaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huaman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to .. Henderson has chosen Roundabout as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Claudio Huaman
vs
Henderson

170 cm
19
132 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

166 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Claudio Huaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huaman slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huaman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson cracks Huaman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Huaman's face as Henderson controls the position.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Huaman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huaman tries to improve position but can't.

Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huaman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson tries to roll over but Huaman keeps him under control.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huaman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huaman is one step ahead there.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Huaman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henderson stops Huaman from passing to mount.

Huaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huaman.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Huaman 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.
Huaman prevents Henderson from improving his position.

Huaman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson gets back to full guard.
Henderson pulls Huaman in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling Huaman's posture.

Huaman 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.
Huaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson controls Huaman momentarily but Huaman frees himself.
Huaman being controlled here momentarily.

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

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.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huaman manages to get himself to full guard.
Huaman keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Huaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huaman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huaman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Huaman has control of the leg.
Huaman is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.
Huaman tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huaman sprawls well. Huaman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Huaman misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Huaman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson scores with a nice right hand.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Huaman drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huaman wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huaman is one step ahead there.
Henderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huaman is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson passes Huaman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson uses his free foot to push down on Huaman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huaman.
Henderson blocks Huaman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Huaman tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huaman is looking to escape.
Huaman is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.

Henderson has control of Huaman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huaman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Henderson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control but Huaman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huaman is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Huaman is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for the choke but no joy.
Huaman is in bad spot here.
Henderson avoiding Huaman 's attempts to control his hands.
Andy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Huaman manages to turn into his guard.

Huaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Huaman tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.

Huaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huaman has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Huaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huaman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huaman trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Huaman controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huaman preventing the sweep.
Huaman trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson 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.

Huaman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huaman manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Henderson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Huaman has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huaman with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huaman walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.

Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson pushing down on Huaman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huaman is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson works his way into side control.

Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huaman, who protects the arm well.
Huaman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huaman is looking to improve his position.
Henderson works his way into side control.
Henderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huaman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huaman is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Huaman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Huaman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Huaman defends it.

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.
Henderson prevents Huaman from improving his position.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Huaman is defending well.

Huaman looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Huaman defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Claudio Huaman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huaman tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Claudio Huaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huaman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.

Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huaman tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson wants to control but Huaman is keeping him busy.
Huaman sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson passes to side control.
Henderson works to advance to full mount. Huaman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Huaman is trying to escape the mount but Henderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Huaman's back.
Huaman is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Huaman's body.

Henderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huaman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huaman can't escape the position.
Huaman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson's guard. Nice work there by Huaman.
Henderson pulls Huaman in close to prevent any damage.
Huaman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Juan Claudio Huaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huaman passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huaman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Henderson is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Kard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Alejandro Uriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kard
vs
Alejandro Uriza

164 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Anarchy Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Kard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Alejandro Uriza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro Uriza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kard throws a wild body kick that Alejandro Uriza sees coming a mile off.
Cameron Kard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alejandro Uriza checks a leg kick.
Kard takes a swing at Alejandro Uriza's ribcage but misses.
Alejandro Uriza is looking to clinch.
Alejandro Uriza slips a jab from Kard.
Kard takes one on the button.
Kard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kard looks to land a combination but Alejandro Uriza avoids it well.
Alejandro Uriza doesn't manage to clinch there - Kard circles away.
Kard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro Uriza circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kard!
Kard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kard throws the left hand but Alejandro Uriza avoids the punch easily.
Alejandro Uriza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alejandro Uriza dodges the punch combination from Kard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kard looks to land a body kick but Alejandro Uriza moved away.
Kard throws a series of punches but Alejandro Uriza avoids them all with ease.
Alejandro Uriza tests Kard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alejandro Uriza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alejandro Uriza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Kard misses.
Kard misses with the combination.
Alejandro Uriza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kard on the side of the head.
Alejandro Uriza scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alejandro Uriza throws a shot from downtown. Kard moves away and avoids it.

Alejandro Uriza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.
Kard dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alejandro Uriza scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Cameron Kard has been cut.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alejandro Uriza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee to the head.
Alejandro Uriza with a knee to the head.
Kard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kard blocks the elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow inside.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alejandro Uriza looking to throw knees to the head but Kard is blocking nicely.
Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to stall.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it misses.
Alejandro Uriza has Kard pressed against the cage, preventing Kard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kard's efforts to push away.
A short right from Kard.
Kard tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alejandro Uriza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kard blocks it with crossed arms.
Kard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kard tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Kard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kard's defenses.

Cameron Kard's cut is getting worse.
Alejandro Uriza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alejandro Uriza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alejandro Uriza scores with a knee to the head.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee strike.
Alejandro Uriza looks gassed!
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.
Alejandro Uriza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alejandro Uriza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Kard blocks an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow.
Alejandro Uriza has Kard pressed against the cage, preventing Kard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alejandro Uriza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kard's efforts to push away.
Alejandro Uriza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alejandro Uriza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee to the head.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza looking to throw knees to the head but Kard is blocking nicely.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but Kard blocks it.
Alejandro Uriza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kard's efforts to push away.
Alejandro Uriza lands a knee to the head.
Kard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alejandro Uriza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kard blocks it with crossed arms.
Kard tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza prevents Kard from breaking the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kard is looking to break free of the clinch but Alejandro Uriza has double underhooks.
Kard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kard can't break the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow strike.
Kard wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Alejandro Uriza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Kard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Kard does no damage.
Kard throws out a loose jab but Alejandro Uriza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alejandro Uriza looks to land a left hand but Kard moved out of range nicely.
Kard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alejandro Uriza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alejandro Uriza.
Kard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kard throws a right and a left that Alejandro Uriza avoids nicely.
Kard tries to land a leg kick but Alejandro Uriza saw it coming and moves away.
Kard connects with a jab.
Kard tries to score with a low kick but Alejandro Uriza moves his leg out of the way.
Kard throws a series of punches but Alejandro Uriza avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kard fails to land with a series of punches.
Alejandro Uriza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch up but Kard keeps it at a distance.
Kard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alejandro Uriza.
Kard misses with a low kick as Alejandro Uriza jumps back.
Kard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alejandro Uriza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alejandro Uriza throws an overhand right that lands on Kard's shoulder, as Kard tries to avoid the shot.
Kard misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kard does no damage.
Kard thows a body shot but no joy.
Kard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro Uriza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alejandro Uriza slips a jab and a cross from Kard.
Alejandro Uriza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kard misses with the combination.
Alejandro Uriza blocks the body kick.
Kard throws a right hand that Alejandro Uriza ducks under and follows up with a left that Alejandro Uriza also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alejandro Uriza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kard.
Kard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kard looks to land a combination but Alejandro Uriza avoids it well.
Kard looks to land a left hand but Alejandro Uriza moved out of range nicely.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kard throws a series of punches but Alejandro Uriza avoids them all with ease.
Kard throws a series of punches but Alejandro Uriza avoids them all with ease.

Alejandro Uriza closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza has Kard pushed against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kard's defenses.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alejandro Uriza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kard's face.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow inside.

Cameron Kard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kard dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Kard working hard to break the clinch.
Kard tries to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alejandro Uriza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Alejandro Uriza.
Kard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alejandro Uriza trying to control the position but instead, Kard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alejandro Uriza into the cage.
Alejandro Uriza with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off an throws an elbow but Kard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Alejandro Uriza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alejandro Uriza is breathing heavily.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kard is keeping busy.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kard.
Alejandro Uriza tries to land a knee to the head but Kard blocks with his arms.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kard's defenses.
Kard tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Kard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kard is trying to break free.
Alejandro Uriza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro Uriza keeps control of Kard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alejandro Uriza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kard is looking to control Alejandro Uriza's arms but Alejandro Uriza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kard has his back to the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alejandro Uriza in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kard tries to break free but Alejandro Uriza pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Alejandro Uriza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cameron Kard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kard throws out a leg kick but Alejandro Uriza moves out of range and Kard only half commits.
Kard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kard misses with a double jab.

Alejandro Uriza gets a clinch.
Kard is looking to break free of the clinch but Alejandro Uriza has double underhooks.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kard as Alejandro Uriza tries to tie him up.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow inside that Kard shrugs off.
Kard has had enough of the clinch but Alejandro Uriza keeps him there for the moment.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Kard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alejandro Uriza tries a knee to the head but Kard blocks it.
Kard takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alejandro Uriza keeps control of Kard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alejandro Uriza looking to throw knees to the head but Kard is blocking nicely.
Alejandro Uriza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Alejandro Uriza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kard's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Kard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Alejandro Uriza.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Alejandro Uriza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a knee strike.
Kard is trying to break free.
Kard tries to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling the position.
Kard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alejandro Uriza looking to throw knees to the head but Kard is blocking nicely.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.
Kard blocks an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza is struggling to control the position.

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.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow that misses.
Kard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Cameron Kard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Kard takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Alejandro Uriza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alejandro Uriza looking to throw knees to the head but Kard is blocking nicely.
Kard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Kard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kard avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza, against the cage.
Kard is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow that stopped Kard in his tracks for a moment.
Kard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alejandro Uriza backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kard dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alejandro Uriza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Kard is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Uriza has the dominant position.
Kard lands with a right to the head.
Kard tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Kard blocks an elbow strike.
Kard wants to break free but Alejandro Uriza has control.
Kard lands a right hand.
Kard working hard to break the clinch.
Kard can't break the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kard's efforts to push away.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kard's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cameron Kard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesus Alejandro Uriza!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Yacht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martel (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?

Yacht
vs
Martel

175 cm
23
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Black Skull Clothing
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Yacht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Martel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yacht dodges the punch combination from Martel.
Martel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yacht.
Yacht tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yacht avoids the body shot from Martel.

Yacht is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martel's half guard.
Yacht trying to advance position but Martel counters by regaining guard.
Yacht slips nicely into half guard.

Yacht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel is controlling Yacht's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martel keeping control of the position.
Martel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yacht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yacht is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martel reverses the position - he's now on top in Yacht's 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.
Yacht wants to sweep here but Martel controlling him for the moment.
Yacht controls Martel momentarily but Martel frees himself.
Martel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yacht is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yacht tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Yacht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yacht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Yacht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Martel misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yacht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martel swivels and escapes.
Yacht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martel avoids it really well and circles away.
Yacht dives in and grabs Martel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martel pushes down on Yacht's head and hops out.
Martel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yacht moves out of range as Martel strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yacht ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Yacht shoots in looking for a takedown. Martel tries to sprawl out of it but Yacht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yacht.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yacht scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yacht seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yacht is taking a breather. Martel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martel is not content to let Yacht control the position.
Martel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yacht.
Yacht works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yacht wants to take Martel's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yacht goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martel turns into him and now he's in Yacht's guard.

Yacht throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Martel escapes and throws Yacht's legs to the side, diving into side control!

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.

Martel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martel throws a shot to the body.

Yacht shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yacht was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yacht is landing with some decent strikes but Martel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yacht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yacht fails to advance to Martel's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yacht.
Yacht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yacht is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yacht works his way to his opponent's back.
Even with his hooks in, Yacht manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.

Yacht working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martel trying to control the position but Yacht manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Yacht dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yacht misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yacht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yacht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martel.
Martel throws out a powerful jab.
Martel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yacht doesn't seem bothered though.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Yacht misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Yacht. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yacht takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martel throws a jab when Yacht was well out of range.
Martel throws a body punch but Yacht moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yacht is defended easily by Martel.
Martel throws a hook but Yacht blocks it.
No luck for Yacht with that takedown attempt.
Yacht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Yacht with that takedown attempt.
Yacht shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yacht gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martel throws a nice looking combination but Yacht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Yacht is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel clobbers Yacht with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Yacht scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Yacht swings around for an armbar but Martel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yacht's guard.
Yacht controlling Martel's posture.

Yacht is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martel defends well.
Yacht has a closed guard, preventing Martel from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yacht controls Martel momentarily but Martel frees himself.
Martel controlling from the top position.

Yacht has an active guard here but Martel has managed to pass into half guard.
Martel controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martel scores with a three punch combo!
Yacht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martel swivels and escapes.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yacht shoots in for a double leg but Martel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yacht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Yacht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yacht blocks a jab.
Yacht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martel looks to land a right hand but Yacht moved out of range.
Yacht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel swings for the body but Yacht moves out of range.
Yacht takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yacht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles Martel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yacht throws a nice looking combination but Martel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yacht.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yacht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martel.
Martel throws a nice looking combination but Yacht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
Yacht shoots for a takedown but Martel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Martel. No joy for Yacht on that attempt.
Martel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yacht's hands.
Martel misses with a hook.
Yacht dodges the punch combination from Martel.
Yacht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Martel misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a hook but Yacht avoids it easily.
Yacht closes the distance and clinches up with Martel, looking for a takedown. Yacht pushes Martel against the cage but Martel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martel misses the jab.
Martel lands with a nice combination. Yacht backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Raymond Yacht has been cut.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yacht was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
Yacht shoots in and drives through. Martel sprawls well.
Martel scores with a hook to the body. Yacht takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yacht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yacht defending well as Martel loads up on a big left hand.
Martel cracks Yacht with a right hand to the side of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yacht.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yacht trying to control the action but Martel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Yacht's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Martel slaps away a takedown attempt from Yacht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yacht was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
Martel misses with a double jab

and Yacht counters with a single leg into guard. Martel didn't expect that.
Yacht slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martel keeping moving, preventing Yacht from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yacht tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
Yacht works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Yacht is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martel sees it coming and defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

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.
Yacht stops Martel from getting back to his feet.
Yacht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yacht seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yacht trying to advance position but Martel counters by regaining guard.
Yacht trying to control the position from guard on top but Martel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymond Yacht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yacht tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martel slaps away a takedown attempt from Yacht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yacht's head.
Yacht slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Yacht or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Yacht. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Martel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Yacht counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yacht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martel is keeping the position for now.
Martel looking for a sweep. Not yet Martel, not yet.
Charles Martel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yacht controlling from the top position.
Raymond Yacht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yacht is pushing down on Martel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martel is fighting to maintain full guard but Yacht has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Yacht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Havoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dugre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to knock em out - bizarre. 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.

Dugre
vs
Mendes

185 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Hellbent, Inc.

Biobonds Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Havoc Dugre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dugre.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Dugre on that attempt.
Mendes lands a nice hook to Dugre's body. Dugre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dugre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dugre doesn't seem phased though.
Joe Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dugre shoots in but no luck this time.

Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.

Mendes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mendes fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes digs a good body shot into Dugre's ribs.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Mendes finds it's target.
Dugre with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugre is breathing heavily.
Dugre moves out of range of the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dugre. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dugre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mendes scores with a jab. Dugre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Mendes lands a big uppercut and Dugre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dugre looks OK. Mendes waves Dugre back to his feet!

Dugre is rocked!

Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh Dugre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dugre seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mendes gets to his feet - Dugre follows without any prompting.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dugre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Mendes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dugre to the mat! Dugre manages to get full guard.

Mendes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mendes tries to clinch there but Dugre circles away.
Dugre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dugre is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dugre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dugre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes throws a nice looking combination but Dugre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dugre dodges the punch combination from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendes.
Joe Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mendes.
Dugre shoots and misses
and Mendes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.

Mendes lands a left and a right that send Dugre crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Dugre moves out of range.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dugre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Mendes throws a hook but Dugre blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes swinging wilding here.

Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Dugre is trying to stand.
Mendes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendes working Dugre over with strikes.
Mendes controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Dugre's hands, connecting with Dugre's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Mendes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dugre to stand up.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Dugre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendes 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.

Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dugre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dugre with a poor takedown

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes moves into full mount! Dugre won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Mendes.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Mendes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugre misses with a takedown attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position from side mount.
Mendes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dugre is trying to buck Mendes off.

Mendes stands up and beckons Dugre to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendes really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mendes swinging wilding here.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mendes feints and as Dugre raises his hands in defense, Mendes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mendes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab from Mendes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dugre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Dugre moves away and avoids it.
Dugre moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Dugre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dugre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dugre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mendes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dugre momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dugre manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dugre.
Mendes scores with a jab. Dugre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendes.
Dugre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Dugre tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dugre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mendes decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Mendes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendes dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dugre circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dugre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.

Mendes stands up and waves to Dugre to follow him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Dugre keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dugre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dugre showed some decent athleticism there.

Mendes kicks off Dugre and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.

Mendes lands a left and a right that send Dugre crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendes throws a right hand that Dugre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dugre also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Mendes finds it's target.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dugre.
Mendes throws a hook but Dugre blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looks to throw the jab but Dugre is out of range.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dugre manages to avoid it.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Dugre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dugre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendes lands a lovely overhand right.
Havoc Dugre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Havoc Dugre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dugre manages to avoid it.
Joe Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dugre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 41:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 41:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mendes! Joe Mendes retains his lightweight title!

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