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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Tarbois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is Indestructible. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Black
vs
Tarbois

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Tarbois!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarbois looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.

Tarbois drives through and clinches with Black against the ropes.
Tarbois has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.

Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarbois tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarbois throws a head kick that misses.
Tarbois misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarbois waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.

Tarbois rushes Black and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tarbois wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tarbois throws an elbow but it misses.

Tarbois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tarbois has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.

Tarbois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarbois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarbois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarbois's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tarbois duly obliges.
Tarbois looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Tarbois saw it coming and moves away.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Kris Tarbois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarbois. That did some damage!
Black tries to clinch
and Tarbois counters with a two punch combo.
Tarbois moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black throws a good cross that connects.
Tarbois moves out of range of the body kick.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarbois looks gassed!
Tarbois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black feints and then cracks Tarbois's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarbois down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarbois.
Black lands with a nice combination. Tarbois backs away looking to recover.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Tarbois moves out of range easily.
Tarbois misses with the body kick
and Black counters with a head kick that wobbles Tarbois - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Black sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fausto Carmelon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carmelon
vs
Pierre

172 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

210 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fausto Carmelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carmelon shoots in but no luck this time.
Carmelon misses with a takedown

and Pierre moves into the clinch.
Pierre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carmelon tries to pull guard but Pierre holds him up against the ropes and eventually Carmelon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmelon is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him.
Carmelon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Pierre gets control of Carmelon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Carmelon from controlling successfully.
Carmelon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierre pulls Carmelon in to control the position.

Pierre working for a triangle but Carmelon defends it easily.
Carmelon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierre uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Carmelon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierre counters with a big head kick but Carmelon shrugs it off.
Carmelon shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Carmelon on that attempt.
Carmelon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carmelon's guard now.
Carmelon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carmelon is working an open guard so Pierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carmelon darts in trying to clinch

and Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pierre working away.
Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carmelon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carmelon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pierre wants to control but Carmelon is keeping him busy.
Carmelon wants to control but Pierre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carmelon, who protects the arm well.
Pierre looks gassed!
Carmelon defending against the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carmelon with a poor takedown

and Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pierre stops Carmelon from getting back to his feet.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carmelon wants to get back to full guard.
Pierre wants to stand up but Carmelon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Carmelon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon has his hands clasped together around Pierre's back. He's all about the action.
Carmelon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierre is working away from the top position though.

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

Carmelon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre pushes Carmelon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carmelon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pierre is not content to let Carmelon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Carmelon.
Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carmelon to the mat! Carmelon manages to get full guard.
Carmelon is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up.
Carmelon wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre postures up in Carmelon's guard and throws a big left but Carmelon blocks it.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Carmelon keeps moving.
Pierre won't allow Carmelon to get back to his feet.
Georges Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carmelon 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.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Carmelon trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre wants to stand but Carmelon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carmelon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Carmelon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pierre!
Carmelon trying to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
Carmelon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carmelon raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fausto Carmelon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carmelon pinned against the cage. Carmelon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre tries to clinch but Carmelon is having none of it.
Carmelon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmelon misses with a takedown attempt - Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Carmelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmelon throws a head kick that misses.
Carmelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmelon shoots in but Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Carmelon with that takedown attempt.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Carmelon, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Carmelon against the ropes but Carmelon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carmelon shoots for a takedown but Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fausto Carmelon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carmelon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carmelon keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Carmelon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.
Carmelon wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Carmelon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carmelon is trying to keep Pierre in close.
Carmelon is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Carmelon keeps moving.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carmelon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carmelon throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fausto Carmelon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmelon fails to land the takedown.
Carmelon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pierre counters with a head kick.
Carmelon closes the distance looking to clinch

so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Carmelon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pierre leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmelon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Carmelon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carmelon throws a combination. Pierre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmelon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carmelon.
Georges Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
Carmelon tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmelon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carmelon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pierre leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Carmelon.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carmelon circles away.
Carmelon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carmelon's guard.
Carmelon keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carmelon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre won't allow Carmelon to sweep him here.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Carmelon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmelon trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carmelon wants to sweep but no luck.
Carmelon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
Carmelon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carmelon somewhat.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Brisebois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Brisebois has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burrows
vs
Brisebois

165 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandre Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Brisebois!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Brisebois.

Brisebois fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burrows sprawls well initially but Brisebois persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Brisebois is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burrows trying to hold on to Brisebois's head to control him but Brisebois postures up.
Brisebois seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Burrows looking for submissions off his back.
Brisebois is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now.
Brisebois is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows moves into full guard.

Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burrows is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brisebois rolls with it to try and escape but Burrows cranks on the arm and Brisebois is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Burrows!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Idas Sommarvisa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fransson
vs
Madison

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

DRAGON MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Fransson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Madison!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madison closes the distance and clinches up with Fransson, looking for a takedown. Madison pushes Fransson against the ropes but Fransson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madison fails to land the takedown.

Fransson moves into the clinch.
Madison tries to pull guard but Fransson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Madison drops back down to his feet.
Johan Fransson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Madison.
Madison tries to pull guard but Fransson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Madison drops back down to his feet.
Madison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Fransson breaks the clinch.
Fransson throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madison shoots in but Fransson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Madison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Fransson as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Fransson. No joy for Madison on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madison.
Madison looks gassed!
Fransson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison shoots in for a double leg but Fransson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madison looks for a takedown but Fransson sprawls well.
Fransson lands with an overhand left.
Madison slips a straight right by Fransson.
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown. Fransson tries to sprawl out of it but Madison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fransson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fransson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fransson.
Fransson throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease.
Madison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madison misses with a combination

and Fransson moves into the clinch.

Fransson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fransson closes the distance and pushes Madison back into the ropes.

Fransson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madison misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Madison slips a jab from Fransson.

Fransson rushes Madison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Fransson manages to break the clinch.
Madison fails with the takedown
and Fransson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fransson cracks Madison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fransson scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fransson instigates a clinch.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison shoots and misses
letting Fransson counter with a right hand.
Fransson lands the left hand.
Fransson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison misses with a takedown

and Fransson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fransson obliges.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johan Fransson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fransson. That's going to slow Madison down.
Fransson works over Madison's head and body with a nice combination.
Prince Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Madison slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Fransson misses its intended target.
Madison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fransson counters with a good low kick that Madison was not able to check.
Fransson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madison fails with the takedown
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fransson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fransson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.

Fransson gets a clinch.

Fransson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Madison regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fransson looking to pass the guard.
Madison tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Madison has an active guard here but Fransson has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fransson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madison sees it coming and defends easily.
Fransson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fransson missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and Fransson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madison's knee momentarily.
Madison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Madison with a poor takedown

and Fransson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fransson is pressed up against the ropes. Madison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransson down to the mat. Fransson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johan Fransson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Madison.
Fransson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fransson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fransson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madison slips under a jab from Fransson.
Jab, jab by Fransson - just one landing.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Madison misses with a takedown
and Fransson counters with a series of strikes. Madison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fransson throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fransson to counter with a crisp jab.
Madison is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fransson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Madison.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fransson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fransson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fransson throws a series of punches but Madison moves out of range.
Johan Fransson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison avoids the body shot from Fransson.
Madison fails with the takedown
enabling Fransson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fransson cracks Madison with an open hand slap.
A big right from Fransson misses.
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fransson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fransson breaks the clinch.

Fransson has Madison up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison jumps guard but Fransson stands there with Madison around his waist. Madison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madison is trying to drag Fransson to the mat but Fransson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison with a poor takedown

and Fransson counters by moving into the clinch.

Fransson wants the takedown. Madison is fighting it off but Fransson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Madison's guard against the ropes.

Fransson gets to his feet. Madison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good exchange - Fransson coming out on top.
Fransson looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
Madison fails with the takedown

and Fransson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fransson.
Fransson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Madison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Fransson breaks the clinch.
Madison slips under a jab.
Fransson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fransson lands an overhand right.
Madison moves out of range of the strikes.
Madison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fransson moves into the clinch.

Fransson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison with a poor takedown
and Fransson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fransson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madison can do to turn this around?
Fransson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fransson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madison doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fransson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fransson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fransson scores with the left hand. Madison knows he should have avoided that one.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fransson counters with a nice leg kick.
Fransson keeps Madison at a distance using the push kick.
Madison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fransson.
Madison has his takedown stuffed

and Fransson moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fransson breaks the clinch.
Madison fails with the takedown

and Fransson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fransson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Fransson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Madison misses with a takedown attempt
and Fransson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fransson counter with a right hand.
Fransson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madison with a poor takedown
and Fransson counters with a nice body shot.
Johan Fransson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Madison.
Fransson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Fransson.
Madison tries for a takedown but Fransson circles away easily
and Fransson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fransson misses with a series of wild punches.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt
and Fransson counters with a stiff right hand.
Madison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fransson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fransson looks to land a right hand but Madison moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fransson closes the distance and clinches.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt

and Fransson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fransson lands a knee to the body.

Fransson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison fails with the takedown
and Fransson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fransson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fransson throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
Fransson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fransson misses with a looping right.
Fransson lands the left hand.
Madison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Madison fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fransson misses its intended target.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and Fransson counters with a thumping low kick.
Fransson connects with a looping right hand.
Fransson missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Fransson as he connects with a hook.
Fransson throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Madison with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fransson moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fransson obliges.
Fransson lands a good knee to the midsection. Madison won't want to take too many of those.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fransson lands with a nice combination. Madison backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fransson darts in and clinches Madison up against the ropes.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson fails to land with a series of punches.
Madison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fransson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt

and Fransson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fransson breaks from the clinch.
Fransson lands a jab to the head.
Madison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madison staying out of range there.
Madison tries for a takedown but Fransson circles away easily
and Fransson counters with a one-two to the body.
Madison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fransson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fransson moves into the clinch.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fransson looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
Madison tries for a takedown but Fransson circles away easily

and Fransson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison tries for a takedown but Fransson circles away easily
and Fransson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johan Fransson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madison ducks right into an uppercut from Fransson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fransson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prince Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Fransson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fransson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Fransson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ma Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes into the arena with "Beautiful Dangerous" by Slash blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gray
vs
Chao

181 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ma Chao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chao misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray tries to clinch up but Chao circles away and keeps his distance.
Chao stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Chao slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Chao.
Chao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chao.

It looks like Blake Gray has been cut.
Chao throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Chao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chao throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Chao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Chao.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chao fails to land with a series of punches.

Chao has managed to clinch.
Chao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray jumps guard but Chao stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chao digs a right hand into Gray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gray's gas tank.
Gray is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao has Gray pressed against the ropes, preventing Gray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Chao on the inside.
Chao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grays head.

Blake Gray's cut is getting worse.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chao walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chao lands with a shot to the body.
Gray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chao.
Chao throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chao connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gray! He's out on his feet! Chao rushes in and drops Gray with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ma Chao!
Ma Chao is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JAH RASTAFARI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RASTAFARI comes into the arena with Welcome To Jamrock blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wild's choice of entrance music: ATTACK ATTACK - The Peoples Elbow. On his way into the ring it seems that JAH RASTAFARI has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily JAH RASTAFARI seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

RASTAFARI
vs
Wild

197 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

Marvel Combat

DRAGON MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JAH RASTAFARI!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Wild!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wild fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Wild.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but RASTAFARI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild tries to clinch but RASTAFARI is having none of it.
Wild tries to clinch but RASTAFARI is having none of it.

Wild rushes RASTAFARI and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wild content to slow the pace in the clinch.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild missing with knees to the body.
Wild is stalling here.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild wants to stall.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild misses with a knee strike.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wild pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
RASTAFARI utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild trying to control the position but instead, RASTAFARI has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wild into the ropes.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
RASTAFARI is breathing heavily.
Wild stalling against the ropes.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild lands an elbow just above RASTAFARI 's eye.
Wild trying to control the position but instead, RASTAFARI has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wild into the ropes.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the forehead.
RASTAFARI being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
RASTAFARI looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
RASTAFARI throws a combination. Wild tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
RASTAFARI misses with a kick to the body.
RASTAFARI lands with a kick to the temple. Wild shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
RASTAFARI throws a wild body kick that Wild sees coming a mile off.
RASTAFARI cracks the inside of Wild's front leg.
RASTAFARI throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wild.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI throws a series of punches but Wild moves out of range.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
RASTAFARI throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild is looking to clinch.
RASTAFARI swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Wild tries to clinch but RASTAFARI moves out of range.
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that Wild semi-blocks.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
JAH RASTAFARI seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but RASTAFARI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RASTAFARI swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
RASTAFARI throws out a leg kick but Wild moves out of range and RASTAFARI only half commits.

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.
Wild avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.

Wild has taken the fight to the clinch.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Wild.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild lands an elbow inside that RASTAFARI shrugs off.

It looks like JAH RASTAFARI has been cut.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
RASTAFARI letting Wild take a breather here.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild is pushing RASTAFARI up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
Wild stalling against the ropes.
RASTAFARI blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Wild stalling.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped RASTAFARI in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Wild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JAH RASTAFARI's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Wild takes a head kick and keeps coming.
RASTAFARI misses with a head kick.
Wild dodges the punch combination from RASTAFARI.
Wild fails in his attempt to clinch.
RASTAFARI chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from RASTAFARI both land. Nice combination.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but RASTAFARI paws at him with a jab and circles away.
JAH RASTAFARI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RASTAFARI misses with a head kick.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RASTAFARI lands with a kick to the temple. Wild shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RASTAFARI throws a series of punches but Wild avoids them all with ease.

Wild closes the distance and clinches.
RASTAFARI looking to stall.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild leaning his opponent against the ropes.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RASTAFARI's defenses.
Wild is looking to control RASTAFARI's arms but RASTAFARI gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wild has his back to the ropes.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI scores a nice knee to the body.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has RASTAFARI in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has RASTAFARI in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wild.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wild obliges.
Wild is struggling to control the position.
Wild receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.

Wild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
Wild is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the temple.
Wild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning RASTAFARI up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RASTAFARI has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Wild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
Wild tries to clinch but RASTAFARI is having none of it.
RASTAFARI misses with a two punch combination.
RASTAFARI misses with a two punch combination.
Wild avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
RASTAFARI misses with the combination.

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.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
RASTAFARI tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Wild wants to clinch.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
Wild tries to clinch up.
RASTAFARI throws a wild body kick that Wild sees coming a mile off.
RASTAFARI throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wild's head.
Wild moves out of range of the leg kick from RASTAFARI.
Wild wants to clinch up but RASTAFARI keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by RASTAFARI.
Wild wants to clinch.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Wild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JAH RASTAFARI's cut.
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.

Wild is looking to clinch.
RASTAFARI scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
RASTAFARI avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wild clinches.
Wild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RASTAFARI has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eric Wild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
Wild working RASTAFARI over with knees to the body.
Wild takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild slowing the pace effectively.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wild effectively controlling the action here.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RASTAFARI's defenses.
Wild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wild controlling the action here for a moment.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wild just leaning against RASTAFARI, taking a breather.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning RASTAFARI up against the ropes.
RASTAFARI takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wild has RASTAFARI pushed against the ropes.
Wild lands a knee to the body.
Come on Wild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
Wild fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wild gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild slows down the pace here.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped RASTAFARI in his tracks for a moment.
Wild leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
RASTAFARI misses with a body kick.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Wild clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Wild stalling in the clinch but RASTAFARI improves position.
Wild stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wild.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wild stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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.
Wild avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI misses with a two punch combination.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
RASTAFARI looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up but RASTAFARI swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wild has RASTAFARI up against the ropes in a clinch.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RASTAFARI takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Come on Wild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wild with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Wild really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JAH RASTAFARI's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RASTAFARI throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RASTAFARI swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
RASTAFARI misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild checks a low kick from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RASTAFARI misses with a head kick.
RASTAFARI tries to bum rush Wild with a series of wild strikes but Wild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RASTAFARI looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
No joy there for RASTAFARI, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
RASTAFARI cracks the inside of Wild's front leg.
RASTAFARI lands a head kick. Wild smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
RASTAFARI misses with a low kick.
RASTAFARI lands with a slapping head kick.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild is looking to clinch but RASTAFARI is avoiding it.
RASTAFARI avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.

Wild moves into the clinch successfully.
Wild lands an elbow inside that RASTAFARI shrugs off.
Wild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning RASTAFARI up against the ropes.
Wild looking to throw knees to the head but RASTAFARI is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild stalling in the clinch but RASTAFARI improves position.
Wild lands an elbow inside that RASTAFARI shrugs off.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Wild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RASTAFARI has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild misses with a knee strike.
Wild is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wild is stalling here.
Wild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
RASTAFARI scores a nice knee to the body.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RASTAFARI's defenses.
Wild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild lands an elbow just above RASTAFARI 's eye.
Wild is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up but RASTAFARI swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RASTAFARI misses with a wild combination.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but RASTAFARI pushes him off.

Wild clinches with his opponent.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wild takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Wild's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wild avoiding damage.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild tries to stall but RASTAFARI uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wild avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.

Wild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wild lands a good knee to the midsection. RASTAFARI won't want to take too many of those.
Wild leaning against his opponent.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wild manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Wild dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on JAH RASTAFARI's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wild checks a leg kick.
RASTAFARI rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but RASTAFARI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RASTAFARI swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Wild checks a low kick from RASTAFARI.

Wild rushes RASTAFARI and presses him up against the ropes.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RASTAFARI tries to land knees in the clinch but Wild avoids the damage to the body.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wild leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild crunches a lovely knee into RASTAFARI's ribcage.
RASTAFARI being controlled against the ropes.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped RASTAFARI in his tracks for a moment.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wild's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild lands an elbow just above RASTAFARI 's eye.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RASTAFARI's defenses.
Wild slows down the pace here.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Wild just leaning against RASTAFARI, taking a breather.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.

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.
Wild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has RASTAFARI in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wild dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild is pushing RASTAFARI up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wild lands an elbow just above RASTAFARI 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wild.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
Wild blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
Wild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wild fails in his attempt to clinch.
RASTAFARI throws a front kick that sends Wild stumbling back into the ropes.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wild has managed to clinch.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wild continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wild scores a nice knee to the body.
Wild lands a good knee to the midsection. RASTAFARI won't want to take too many of those.
Wild stalling against the ropes.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wild takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped RASTAFARI in his tracks for a moment.
Wild stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Wild.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but RASTAFARI pushes him off.
Wild avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
Wild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RASTAFARI. RASTAFARI obviously looking to wear him down.
Wild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wild moves out of range of the body kick from RASTAFARI.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but RASTAFARI pushes him off.
Wild avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wild is out of range and RASTAFARI settles back down.

Wild clinches up against the ropes.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Eric Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wild.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Wild avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
Wild stalling in the clinch.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped RASTAFARI in his tracks for a moment.
Wild leaning his opponent against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Wild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Wild!
Eric Wild is the new lightweight champion!