BMM3- BREACH PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hindo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face has chosen Welcome to the TerrorDome as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Face

172 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hindo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razor Face!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Face is defending well.

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

Gracie tries for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Face is defending well.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Face, who protects the arm well.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Face has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Face.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Face is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Face sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Face sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Face has a good base and remains in mount.
Face controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Face cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Face misses with a looping right.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie moves forwards but Face connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Face misses with a double jab.
Face throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Face misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Face.
Face misses with a straight left.
Face lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Face sprawls well. Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Face misses with a body shot.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Face connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Face.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Face drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Face is looking for the KO!

Gracie is rocked!
Face clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Face ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Face lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Face misses.
Face scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Face.
Face lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Face throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Face throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face lands with a cross.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Face drops Gracie with a naaaaasty hook - Gracie is in real trouble here! Face dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Face!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: All That Remains - Focus Shall Not Fail. Talib Kweli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grayson Davis's chin.

Kweli
vs
Davis

160 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grayson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries for a takedown but Kweli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kweli gets the takedown into side control.

Kweli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kweli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

It looks like Grayson Davis has been cut.
Davis tries to bench press Kweli off him but Kweli keeps the position.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis keeps Kweli under control for a moment.
Davis tries to bench press Kweli off him but Kweli keeps the position.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kweli off and has taken his back!

Kweli is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Davis is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kweli reverses the position brilliantly into Davis's guard!

Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kweli defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Kweli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kweli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kweli passes into half guard.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kweli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Kweli winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kweli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis is concentrating on defense, preventing Kweli from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kweli connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kweli lands a nice short elbow.

Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Kweli working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kweli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kweli winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kweli works his way into full mount!
Davis can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Kweli working Davis over with strikes here.

Kweli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Davis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Davis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kweli lands with some strikes.

Davis is rocked!
Kweli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Kweli finish him?
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Kweli.

That has opened up Grayson Davis's cut even more.
Kweli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kweli looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Davis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talib Kweli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur comes to the cage accompanied by 2001 a space odyssey. 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.

LaFleur
vs
Ulanov

168 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ulanov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur thows a body shot but no joy.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ulanov swinging wilding here.
Ulanov throws a body punch but LaFleur moves out of range.
Ulanov throws a nice looking combination but LaFleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaFleur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulanov.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ulanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
LaFleur takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaFleur tries for a takedown but Ulanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ulanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LaFleur counters by moving into the clinch.
Ulanov wants to break free but LaFleur has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulanov wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFleur won't allow it.
LaFleur is trying to drag Ulanov to the mat but Ulanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaFleur wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucious LaFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur tries for a takedown but Ulanov manages to get underhooks.
Ulanov stalling in the clinch.
Ulanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFleur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ulanov's efforts to push away.
Ulanov stalls.

LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igor Ulanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ulanov throws a right and a left that LaFleur avoids nicely.
Ulanov misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov misses with a double jab.
Ulanov looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well.
Ulanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ulanov misses.
Ulanov throws a combination that misses

and LaFleur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulanov is looking to escape.

LaFleur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulanov trying to hold on to LaFleur's head to control him but LaFleur postures up.
Ulanov wants to get back to full guard.

LaFleur is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov is trying to control but can't.

LaFleur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaFleur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ulanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ulanov tries to kick LaFleur off but LaFleur keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LaFleur thows a huge punch but Ulanov dodges it nicely.

LaFleur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulanov pushes LaFleur off looking to stand but LaFleur dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov trying to control but LaFleur postures up.
Ulanov wants to get back to his feet.
LaFleur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LaFleur connects with a nice short shot to Ulanov's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LaFleur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LaFleur stops Ulanov from getting back to his feet.

LaFleur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulanov defends it well.
Ulanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ulanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaFleur closes the distance and clinches.
LaFleur trying to stall but Ulanov improves his position.
Ulanov throws an elbow but it misses.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.

LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulanov throws a nice looking combination but LaFleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ulanov is looking to clinch but LaFleur is avoiding it.
LaFleur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and LaFleur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulanov blocks a jab.
Ulanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulanov throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaFleur moves away.
Lucious LaFleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ulanov.
Ulanov misses with a double jab

and LaFleur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ulanov keeping moving, preventing LaFleur from controlling successfully.
Ulanov wants to stand up but LaFleur is controlling him.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Ulanov keeps moving.
Ulanov looking to control.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Ulanov keeps moving.
LaFleur lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur preventing the sweep.

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

LaFleur clinches up against the cage.
Ulanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaFleur.

LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ulanov avoids the body shot from LaFleur.
Ulanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFleur checks a low kick from Ulanov.
LaFleur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaFleur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaFleur there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaFleur slips a jab from Ulanov.
Ulanov throws a right hand that LaFleur ducks under and follows up with a left that LaFleur also avoids with ease.
Ulanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Ulanov is having none of it.
LaFleur misses with a double jab.
Ulanov tries to clinch but LaFleur moves away

and LaFleur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ulanov's guard.
LaFleur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulanov's head.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaFleur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulanov's head.
Ulanov trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleur is proving a slippery customer.
Ulanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaFleur is controlling him.
LaFleur pushes down on Ulanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ulanov is trying to stand back up but LaFleur is controlling him
LaFleur 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulanov wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaFleur stops Ulanov from getting back to his feet.
Ulanov is breathing heavily.

LaFleur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulanov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ulanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ulanov is trying to stand back up but LaFleur is controlling him
LaFleur is keen to just control but Ulanov is a slippery customer.

Ulanov is defending against the submission attempts here by LaFleur.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulanov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucious LaFleur dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ulanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ulanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulanov throws a combination that misses

and LaFleur counters by clinching up.
Ulanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to pull guard but Ulanov won't allow it.
LaFleur tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucious LaFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulanov.
Ulanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ulanov scores with a shoulder strike.
LaFleur is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Ulanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur letting Ulanov take a breather here.
LaFleur working aggressively here.
Ulanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulanov throws a nice looking combination but LaFleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ulanov throws the left hand but LaFleur avoids the punch easily.
Ulanov throws a left and a right that both miss

so LaFleur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ulanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFleur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ulanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
LaFleur stands and throws Ulanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ulanov bucks up and tries to throw LaFleur off but instead LaFleur has got his back!

LaFleur has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ulanov! Can he survive? No! He's out! LaFleur gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucious LaFleur!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monroe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghost And The Darkness. Dean Monroe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Dugre's chin.

Monroe
vs
Dugre

174 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Dugre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Dugre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dugre there as he acknowledges the shot.

Monroe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dugre to the mat! Dugre manages to get full guard.
Monroe pushes down on Dugre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monroe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monroe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monroe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monroe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Dugre is rocked!
Monroe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dugre bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Monroe and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Monroe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ricky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rick Ricky enters the cage!

Kieron O Dubhghaill
vs
Ricky

173 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Ricky!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Dubhghaill misses with a head kick.
Ricky blocks the body kick.
O Dubhghaill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from O Dubhghaill misses.
Ricky stuffs the takedown.
O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from O Dubhghaill.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch but O Dubhghaill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricky tries to clinch up but O Dubhghaill circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Dubhghaill keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Dubhghaill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky tries to clinch there but O Dubhghaill circles away.
Ricky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.

Ricky moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricky.
O Dubhghaill blocks the elbow strike.
Ricky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Dubhghaill is defending well for now.
O Dubhghaill tries to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling the position.
Ricky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricky trying to land knees to the body.

O Dubhghaill jumps guard and drags Ricky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ricky wants to stand but O Dubhghaill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

O Dubhghaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricky wants to get up but he can't break O Dubhghaill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

O Dubhghaill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

O Dubhghaill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ricky is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

O Dubhghaill is working an open guard so Ricky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ricky tries to clinch but O Dubhghaill moves out of range.
Ricky blocks a head kick by O Dubhghaill.
Ricky is looking to clinch but O Dubhghaill is avoiding it.
O Dubhghaill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricky if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricky fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ricky drives through and clinches with O Dubhghaill against the cage.
Ricky landing knees to the body.
Ricky connects with a knee to the head.
O Dubhghaill takes a knee to the side of the body.
O Dubhghaill is breathing heavily.
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Ricky stands there with O Dubhghaill around his waist. O Dubhghaill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricky with a knee to the head.
Ricky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Dubhghaill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ricky prevents it.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Dubhghaill blocks the elbow strike.
Ricky lands a knee to the body.
Ricky with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ricky.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ricky obliges.
Ricky scores a nice knee to the body.
O Dubhghaill is trying to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling him.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Ricky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ricky.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Dubhghaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
Ricky lands a good knee to the midsection. O Dubhghaill won't want to take too many of those.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ricky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricky lands a good knee to the midsection. O Dubhghaill won't want to take too many of those.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
Ricky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricky lands a nice knee to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Dubhghaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ricky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Dubhghaill tries to break free but Ricky pushes him back against the cage.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
O Dubhghaill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ricky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Dubhghaill's efforts to push away.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
Ricky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
Ricky scores with a knee to the head.
Ricky lands a nice knee to the body.
Ricky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ricky lands a knee to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Ricky won't allow it.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Dubhghaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.
Ricky connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Dubhghaill's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ricky 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.

Ricky has closed the distance and engaged O Dubhghaill in a clinch.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Ricky holds him up against the cage and eventually O Dubhghaill drops back down to his feet.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Dubhghaill tries for a takedown but Ricky manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.

O Dubhghaill jumps guard.

O Dubhghaill looking for a guillotine here but Ricky defends easily.
Ricky tries to stand but O Dubhghaill is controlling from the bottom.
Ricky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Dubhghaill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Dubhghaill looking for a guillotine here but Ricky defends easily.
Ricky wants to stand but O Dubhghaill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

O Dubhghaill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricky wants to stand but O Dubhghaill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Dubhghaill trying to keep a closed guard but Ricky is proving a slippery customer.
Ricky wanted to stand there but O Dubhghaill had control of the position.

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

Ricky stands up and waves to O Dubhghaill to follow him.
O Dubhghaill goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

O Dubhghaill clinches up with Ricky and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricky misses with an elbow over the top.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
Ricky throws an elbow that misses.
O Dubhghaill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Dubhghaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ricky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricky landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Ricky.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
Ricky lands a nice knee to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
Ricky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Dubhghaill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Ricky.
Rick Ricky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ricky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
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!
Ricky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricky scores a nice knee to the body.
Ricky connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Dubhghaill's face.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
Ricky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
Ricky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Dubhghaill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Dubhghaill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky scores with a knee to the head.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricky working O Dubhghaill over with knees to the body.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
Ricky lands a good knee to the midsection. O Dubhghaill won't want to take too many of those.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricky working O Dubhghaill over with knees to the body.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Ricky won't allow it.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ricky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ricky wants to clinch but O Dubhghaill slips to the side
and O Dubhghaill counters with a big head kick but Ricky shrugs it off.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Dubhghaill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricky is looking to clinch but O Dubhghaill is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from O Dubhghaill.
O Dubhghaill throws a head kick but Ricky moves out of range.
O Dubhghaill tries a head kick but it misses.
O Dubhghaill tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ricky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
O Dubhghaill takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill has been cut.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
Ricky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricky just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Dubhghaill's brow.
O Dubhghaill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricky has him pressed against the cage.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
Ricky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricky lands a knee to the body.
Ricky lands an elbow that stopped O Dubhghaill in his tracks for a moment.
Ricky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricky lands an elbow inside.
Ricky scores a nice knee to the body.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
Ricky lands an elbow just above O Dubhghaill 's eye.
Ricky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricky lands a nice elbow.
O Dubhghaill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
Ricky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
Ricky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricky lands a damaging elbow.
O Dubhghaill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ricky prevents it.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
Ricky scores a nice knee to the body.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricky lands an elbow inside that O Dubhghaill shrugs off.
Ricky misses with a knee to the head.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Ricky holds him up against the cage and eventually O Dubhghaill drops back down to his feet.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Dubhghaill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Dubhghaill's defenses.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ricky throws an elbow but misses.
Ricky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ricky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Ricky.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
O Dubhghaill avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricky.
Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Ricky stands there with O Dubhghaill around his waist. O Dubhghaill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill avoids the elbow strike from Ricky, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Dubhghaill takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Ricky stands there with O Dubhghaill around his waist. O Dubhghaill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ricky landing knees to the body.
Ricky tries to land knees in the clinch but O Dubhghaill avoids the damage to the body.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.

O Dubhghaill decides to pull guard.
O Dubhghaill trying to control the position.
Ricky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Dubhghaill is proving hard to escape from.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tigechelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes into the arena with The Way I Feel 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.

Washington
vs
Tigechelar

166 cm
20
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

166 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Marvel Combat

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleophus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tigechelar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigechelar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tigechelar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tigechelar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Washington clinches up against the cage.
Tigechelar tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Tigechelar swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Tigechelar shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Tigechelar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleophus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Tigechelar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.

Tigechelar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Washington is looking to stand up but Tigechelar isn't so interested in that idea.

Washington wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tigechelar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tigechelar is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Tigechelar tries to improve his position but instead Washington has taken his back!
Washington controlling well, preventing Tigechelar from escaping the position.

Washington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tigechelar is defending well though. Washington let's go of the attempt for now.
Washington not allowing Tigechelar to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control the position but Tigechelar frees himself and scrambles - Washington manages to regain control in side control.
Tigechelar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Washington stands up.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tigechelar shoots and misses
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Tigechelar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington tries to clinch up but Tigechelar circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tigechelar has his takedown stuffed

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Tigechelar fights it but they end up in guard.
Tigechelar keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tigechelar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.

Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tigechelar with a poor takedown

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tigechelar looks gassed!
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tigechelar wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.

Tigechelar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tigechelar looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigechelar, not yet.

Tigechelar has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tigechelar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tigechelar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Tigechelar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Washington gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.

Washington gets caught flat footed, as Tigechelar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington wants to stand but Tigechelar is controlling the position.
Washington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Washington wants to stand but Tigechelar is controlling the position.
Tigechelar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Tigechelar preventing the sweep.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Tigechelar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tigechelar can't escape the position.
Washington wants to control the pace but Tigechelar is squirming around nicely.
Tigechelar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Tigechelar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Washington gets his way!
Washington not allowing Tigechelar to control his hands.
Tigechelar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Washington kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Washington goes for an armbar but Tigechelar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tigechelar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Washington manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Tigechelar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Tigechelar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tigechelar is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tigechelar to get the leverage.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Tigechelar has control of the leg.
Tigechelar throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Tigechelar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tigechelar trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Tigechelar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tigechelar wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Tigechelar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tigechelar with a poor takedown

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tigechelar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tigechelar's efforts to push away.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Tigechelar is blocking nicely.

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.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Tigechelar tries to tie him up.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Tigechelar will be more careful next time no doubt.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tigechelar working to try and regain half guard.
Washington controlling from mount.
Tigechelar tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cleophus Washington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Washington tries to clinch but Tigechelar moves out of range.

Washington has Tigechelar up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.

Washington pulls guard.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Tigechelar slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Tigechelar drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Tigechelar off! Tigechelar jumps back into Washington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tigechelar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tigechelar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tigechelar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Tigechelar's legs - danger averted.

Washington stands up and waves to Tigechelar to follow him.

Washington has closed the distance and engaged Tigechelar in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Tigechelar tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Tigechelar managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.

Tigechelar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tigechelar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleophus Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tigechelar keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

Tigechelar looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Washington gets to his feet. Tigechelar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cleophus Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington closes the distance and pushes Tigechelar back into the cage.
Washington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tigechelar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tigechelar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Tigechelar from controlling successfully.
Tigechelar is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Tigechelar won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Steve Tigechelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing Tigechelar from standing up.
Washington managing to control the position.
Washington'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.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Tigechelar is having none of it.

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

Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
Washington blocks the strikes from Tigechelar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleophus Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleophus Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by Beatdown - Gunman Joe. This should be a great matchup!

Van Dam
vs
Lucas

186 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
216 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($45 Q156 Rec)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Van Dam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dam misses with a looping right.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Van Dam is avoiding it.
Van Dam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Lucas leaves Van Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Van Dam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Dam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Dam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Dam prevents Lucas from standing back up.

Van Dam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Dam.
Lucas is not content to let Van Dam control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas pushes Van Dam off looking to stand but Van Dam dives back in and keeps control.

Van Dam 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.
Lucas 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 Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas throws a wild body kick that Van Dam sees coming a mile off.
Van Dam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucas tries to land a front kick but Van Dam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Travis Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucas's waist but Lucas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Dam off to one side.
Van Dam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucas to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Dam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Van Dam looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
Van Dam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
Nice uppercut there from Van Dam.
Van Dam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Dam's head.
Van Dam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas moves in looking to clinch but Van Dam pushes him off.
Lucas jabs at Van Dam's body.
Van Dam is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lucas has closed the distance and engaged Van Dam in a clinch.

Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dam misses the jab.
Lucas throws a quick head kick that knocks Van Dam silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lucas is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Lucas!
Travis Lucas is the new light heavyweight champion!