RFC 11: Frederman vs Swick PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruci Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ivan navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruci Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burns
vs
navarro

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
189 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kruci Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ivan navarro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
navarro dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on navarro's head and hops out.
Burns shoots and misses

and navarro counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burns!
navarro lands with some strikes.
navarro looking to finish Burns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burns!
navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
navarro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to lock up and control but navarro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
navarro tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
navarro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burns wants to control but navarro is having none of it.
navarro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burns can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Burns is rocked!
A big strike lands for navarro! That's really hurt Burns and he's turned his back - navarro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! navarro Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ivan navarro!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinson comes into the arena with On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Barney Stinson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barney Stinson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stinson
vs
Maximilian

172 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian slaps away a takedown attempt from Stinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maximilian fails with the takedown

and Stinson counters with a shoot takedown. Maximilian fights it but they end up in guard.
Stinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximilian is keeping the position for now.
Maximilian keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
Maximilian keeping full guard, as Stinson tries to pass.
Stinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximilian working a defensive guard here.

Maximilian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Maximilian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stinson trying to pass the guard but Maximilian defending well.
Stinson is thwarting Maximilian's attempts to control the position.
Maximilian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximilian trying to control from the bottom.
Stinson wants to control but Maximilian is keeping him busy.

Stinson 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.
Stinson wants to take a breather but Maximilian is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Maximilian takes the fight into the clinch.

Maximilian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Stinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maximilian doesn't have the hooks in and Stinson manages to turn into his guard.
Maximilian is trying to hold Stinson in close to prevent damage but Stinson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stinson controlling the position easily from mount.

Stinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximilian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stinson trying to control the action but Maximilian is working from the bottom.
Stinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maximilian!
Stinson tries to control but Maximilian wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stinson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Stinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barney Stinson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. 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.

Baker
vs
Akiyama

188 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Akiyama misses with an attempted mid kick.

Baker has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands a knee to the head.
Baker scores with a knee to the head.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker avoiding damage as Akiyama throws knees to the body.
Baker has Akiyama pushed against the cage.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Baker scores with a knee to the head.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akiyama wants to clinch

and Baker counters by moving into the clinch.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baker obliges.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Baker in his tracks for a moment.
Baker stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Akiyama is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bryan Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Akiyama.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Akiyama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Baker dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akiyama is keeping busy.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama stalling against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akiyama avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akiyama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Baker lands a knee to the head.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baker darts in trying to clinch

and Akiyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baker misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the cage.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
A knee to the head by Baker.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Baker in his tracks for a moment.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryan Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Akiyama.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Baker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama is trying to stall.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baker with a knee to the head.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama is pushing Baker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akiyama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker landing knees to the head.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akiyama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Baker connects with a knee to the head.
Akiyama is trying to stall.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akiyama is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Baker connects with a knee to the head.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akiyama tries to clinch

and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baker.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bryan Baker has been cut.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akiyama has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bryan Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Akiyama.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Baker misses with a knee strike.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Akiyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the cage.
Baker landing knees to the head.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama has Baker pressed against the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Masato Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Akiyama's takedown attempt.
Baker landing knees to the head.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akiyama avoids it.
Bryan Baker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama is struggling to control the position.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Baker 's eye.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Akiyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akiyama is keeping busy.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Akiyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryan Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masato Akiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Baker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chulo Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kross Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulo Valasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valasquez
vs
Burns

183 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Silver Dragon Pharmacies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chulo Valasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kross Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valasquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Valasquez scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.

Valasquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valasquez has Burns in his guard.

Valasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valasquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Burns takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Valasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valasquez wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns advances position into side control!
Valasquez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.

Valasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valasquez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Valasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns looks gassed!

Valasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valasquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burns 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.
Valasquez wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Valasquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valasquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Valasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns is looking to stand up but Valasquez won't let him.
Burns trying to control but Valasquez is working from the bottom.
Burns won't allow Valasquez to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Valasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valasquez wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valasquez cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.

Valasquez gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valasquez is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.

Valasquez looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.

Valasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Valasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valasquez with a poor takedown

and Burns counters by clinching up.

Valasquez breaks from the clinch.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Valasquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valasquez connects with a decent elbow.
Valasquez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valasquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valasquez misses with a takedown

and Burns counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valasquez!
Valasquez gets back to half guard.
Valasquez pushes Burns off but Burns dives into side control.
Burns scores with punches from side control.
Valasquez pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Valasquez is defending well.
Valasquez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valasquez tries to escape but Burns is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kross Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valasquez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Valasquez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Valasquez misses with a double jab.
Burns is looking to clinch but Valasquez is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valasquez.
Burns fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Valasquez sprawls well.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chulo Valasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valasquez's guard.

Valasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valasquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Valasquez keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.

Valasquez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Valasquez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burns!
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control.
Valasquez pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Valasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Valasquez gets back to half guard.
Burns blocks the strikes from Valasquez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Burns works his way into side control.
Burns working the head with strikes.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valasquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Valasquez wants to get back to his feet.

Valasquez kicks Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns with a poor takedown

and Valasquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kross Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Valasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Valasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Valasquez.
Valasquez shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valasquez throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Burns cracks Valasquez with a good jab.

Valasquez has Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valasquez prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Valasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulo Valasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Valasquez gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valasquez raining down shots from the mount!
Valasquez landing shots from mount.
Burns is bucking up trying to escape but Valasquez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Valasquez.

Valasquez has hold of Burns's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burns manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Valasquez cracks Burns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Valasquez.
Valasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valasquez raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Valasquez working the ground and pound effectively.
Valasquez lands a big elbow.
Valasquez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valasquez working Burns over with strikes here.
Valasquez lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valasquez landing strikes from the mount and Burns is in trouble!
Valasquez working Burns over with strikes here.
Valasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valasquez unloading with bombs!
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
Valasquez cracks Burns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valasquez landing strikes from the mount and Burns is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez looking to finish Burns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burns!
Valasquez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Burns but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valasquez lands a nice shot to the head.
Burns tries to hold on but Valasquez pushes him away.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Valasquez with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Valasquez unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasquez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valasquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chulo Valasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kris Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Burns
vs
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich

182 cm
18
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

5th Round
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich jabs at Burns's body.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Kris Burns has been cut.
Jab from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Burns to the canvas! Burns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ynnub
vs
Rage

172 cm
22
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Monster MMA [ACME]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Ynnub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Rage!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rage wants it to stay on the feet.
Ynnub tries to clinch but Rage moves out of range.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Ynnub saw that one coming.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ynnub moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage throws a series of punches but Ynnub moves out of range.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ynnub controlling his opponent.
Rage is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub unloads with some shots from mount but Rage bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ynnub controlling his opponent.
Ynnub thowing shots but they're missing.

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.
Ynnub throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ynnub controlling the position easily from mount.
Ynnub landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rage's face.
Rage is working to get back to half guard.
Ynnub controlling the pace for now.

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.
The referee warns Rage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ynnub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rage can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub avoids the attempt from Rage to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ynnub wants to clinch.
Rage punishes Ynnub's body with a nice straight punch.
Rage throws a big shot that misses.
Ynnub slips a straight right by Rage.
Ynnub moves out of range as Rage strikes.
Ynnub doesn't manage to clinch there - Rage circles away.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ynnub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ynnub lands in his opponent's guard.
Ynnub slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ynnub's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ynnub throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ynnub is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Ynnub controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ynnub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rage being controlled here, momentarily.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Ynnub from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bunny Ynnub just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ynnub fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rage sprawls well initially but Ynnub persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ynnub sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ynnub is working away from the top position though.
Ynnub not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ynnub stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rage sprawls well. Rage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ynnub gets slowly back to his feet.
Ynnub tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rage.
Bunny Ynnub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Ynnub saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub dodges the punch combination from Rage.
Rage throws an overhand right that lands on Ynnub's shoulder, as Ynnub tries to avoid the shot.
Rage lands the left hand.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Ynnub is just out of range.
Ynnub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ynnub misses with a jab to the body
and Rage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ynnub thinking.
Rage lands a body shot.

Rage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ynnub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ynnub with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ynnub content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ynnub with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage can't keep his opponent in guard - Ynnub advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage is trying to control but can't.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
Ynnub with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rage is trying to escape back to his feet but Ynnub uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Rage dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ynnub's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ynnub slips under a jab from Rage.
Ynnub moves out of range of the strikes.
Ynnub just misses with a punch to the body.
Ynnub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Ynnub.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ynnub on the side of the head.
Rage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands with an overhand left.
Rage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ynnub closes the distance but Rage moves to the side
letting Rage counter with a right hand.
Ynnub takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rage throws a hook but Ynnub blocks it.
Ynnub shoots in but Rage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rage jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage cracks Ynnub with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Ynnub moves away and avoids it.
Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ynnub.
Ynnub looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to de liver by Rage. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ynnub moves away from the strike by Rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub clinches but Rage breaks the clinch
and Rage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage misses with the combination.
Ynnub looks for a takedown but Rage sprawls well.
Rage throws out a loose jab but Ynnub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ynnub was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ynnub is trying to control here but Rage has managed to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy.
Zeke Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunny Ynnub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ynnub has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Ynnub!
Bunny Ynnub retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Swicksizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Frederman
vs
Swicksizzle

195 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Monster MMA [ACME]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Swicksizzle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swicksizzle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swicksizzle connects with a crisp jab.
Swicksizzle walks into a jab.
Swicksizzle thuds a left hand into Frederman's body.
Swicksizzle throws out a loose jab but Frederman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swicksizzle moves away from the strike by Frederman.
Swicksizzle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swicksizzle lands a nice looking body shot.
Frederman shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frederman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swicksizzle lands with an uppercut that bounces Frederman off the cage and back into rage.
Swicksizzle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Swicksizzle tries to keep at a distance but Frederman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Swicksizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frederman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swicksizzle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swicksizzle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frederman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frederman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swicksizzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederman tries to clinch there but Swicksizzle circles away.
Frederman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swicksizzle connects with a jab.
Swicksizzle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swicksizzle throws a series of punches but Frederman moves out of range.
Swicksizzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frederman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swicksizzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swicksizzle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frederman tries to clinch up but Swicksizzle circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swicksizzle to score with a decent uppercut.
Frederman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swicksizzle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Frederman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frederman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swicksizzle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swicksizzle throws out a powerful jab.
Swicksizzle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swicksizzle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frederman tries to clinch there but Swicksizzle circles away.
Frederman blocks a jab.

Frederman has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frederman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swicksizzle walks away with a smile on his face. Frederman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swicksizzle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frederman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Swicksizzle misses.
Swicksizzle lands a body shot.
Swicksizzle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swicksizzle fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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Frederman is looking to clinch but Swicksizzle is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Swicksizzle misses its intended target.
Swicksizzle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frederman at a distance.
Swicksizzle lands a jab to the head.
Frederman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swicksizzle cracks Frederman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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Frederman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swicksizzle works over Frederman's head and body with a nice combination.
Frederman is breathing heavily.
Frederman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swicksizzle dips to his left and cracks Frederman with an uppercut!

Frederman is rocked!
Swicksizzle tests Frederman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Frederman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swicksizzle fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Frederman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Frederman looks to clinch but Swicksizzle throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Frederman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Swicksizzle!
Mike Swicksizzle is the new light heavyweight champion!