RAFL 6: Perseverance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Chakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Chakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chakka
vs
Kaufmann

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Chakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaufmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chakka was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaufmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaufmann wants to pass the guard but Chakka is keeping the position.
Chakka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaufmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaufmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kaufmann drops back looking for a leg! Chakka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chakka manages to kick Kaufmann off! Kaufmann jumps back into Chakka's guard.
Chakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaufmann is controlling him.
Kaufmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chakka wants to sweep here but Kaufmann controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chakka connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chakka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaufmann is trying to defend but Chakka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaufmann punching from the bottom.
Chakka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chakka prevents Kaufmann from getting the reversal.
Kaufmann wants to hold on but Chakka pushes him away.
Kaufmann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaufmann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep. Chakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chakka trying to control the action but Kaufmann is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaufmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Chakka.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka postures up.
Kaufmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chakka is looking to advance position but Kaufmann won't allow it.

Chakka seems to be working for a kimura but Kaufmann defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaufmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaufmann wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chakka wants to clinch up but Kaufmann keeps it at a distance.

Kaufmann feints and as Chakka raises his hands in defense, Kaufmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaufmann throwing strikes from guard but Chakka blocks nicely.
Kaufmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaufmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chakka's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chakka holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaufmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaufmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chakka is keeping the position for now.
Chakka is trying to control the position but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann looking to sit in guard and control but Chakka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chakka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chakka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaufmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann looks gassed!
Chakka trying to control the position but Kaufmann is working away.
Chakka is staying tight to Kaufmann's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaufmann is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edmund Kaufmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chakka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann avoids it really well and circles away.

Kaufmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chakka is trying to improve his position.
Chakka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chakka wants to control but Kaufmann is keeping busy.
Kaufmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaufmann working over Chakka with some ground and pound. Chakka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kaufmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufmann is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakka tries to get to full guard but Kaufmann has control of the leg.
Kaufmann wants to free his trapped foot but Chakka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaufmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kaufmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Chakka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaufmann is breathing heavily.

Kaufmann is working for a kimura but Chakka is defending it quite comfortably.
Chakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufmann is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chakka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaufmann's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaufmann has his takedown stuffed

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

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

Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chakka pushes down on Kaufmann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chakka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaufmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaufmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chakka is working away from the top position though.
Kaufmann is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakka blocks the strikes from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann is not content to let Chakka control the position.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Chakka drives through and clinches with Kaufmann against the cage.

Chakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaufmann tries for a takedown but Chakka circles away easily

and Chakka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but Kaufmann blocks it.
Chakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chakka looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kaufmann tightens his grip and picks Chakka up, before dumping him to the ground. Chakka manages to land in guard.
Kaufmann preventing the sweep.
Chakka is trying to control the position but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann passes Chakka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaufmann trying to control from half guard but Chakka is working away.
Kaufmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaufmann lands strikes from half guard.
Chakka trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann wants to take a breather but Chakka is having none of it.
Kaufmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edmund Kaufmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kaufmann shoots and misses

and Chakka counters by clinching up.
Chakka prevents the takedown attempt.
Chakka misses with a knee strike.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Chakka manages to break the clinch.

Chakka clinches.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but Kaufmann blocks it.
Kaufmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chakka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Don Chakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Kaufmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Chakka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chakka lands a knee to the body.

Chakka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Kaufmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chakka defends it easily.
Chakka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chakka looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann trying to control the position.
Kaufmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chakka trying to control but Kaufmann is working from the bottom.

Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Chakka from controlling successfully.

Kaufmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chakka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chakka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaufmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chakka controls the pace.

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.
Chakka wants to control from the top but Kaufmann keeps moving.
Kaufmann 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.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Chakka from controlling successfully.
Chakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaufmann is keeping the position for now.
Kaufmann is trying to keep Chakka in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaufmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Chakka tries to sprawl out of it but Kaufmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chakka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaufmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann tries to clinch but Chakka is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chakka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaufmann.
Chakka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chakka tries to clinch but Kaufmann is having none of it.
Chakka wants to clinch but Kaufmann slips to the side

and Kaufmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chakka won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Kaufmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chakka is trying to control Kaufmann's posture but Kaufmann avoids it.
Kaufmann tries to advance to mount but Chakka denies him.
Chakka is not content to let Kaufmann control the position.
Chakka is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaufmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chakka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chakka sneaks back into half guard.
Kaufmann misses with a head shot. Chakka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chakka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Don Chakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmund Kaufmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chakka tries to strike from the bottom.
Chakka keeping full guard, as Kaufmann tries to pass.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Chakka.
I think Kaufmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmund Kaufmann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariuz Powkaneski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Aneurysm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry Aneurysm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Powkaneski
vs
Aneurysm

194 cm
22
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariuz Powkaneski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Aneurysm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aneurysm avoids the body shot from Powkaneski.
Aneurysm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Powkaneski tries to clinch but Aneurysm moves out of range.
Powkaneski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powkaneski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aneurysm counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Aneurysm.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses.
Powkaneski throws a sloppy head kick
and Aneurysm counters with a series of strikes. Powkaneski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Powkaneski misses.
No luck for Powkaneski with that takedown attempt.
Powkaneski is looking to clinch but Aneurysm is avoiding it.
Aneurysm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powkaneski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aneurysm avoids the head kick by Powkaneski.
Aneurysm misses with a two punch combination.
Aneurysm throws a low kick but Powkaneski avoids it.
A head kick by Powkaneski misses
and Aneurysm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aneurysm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powkaneski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aneurysm lands a right hook to the body.
Aneurysm should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head kick by Powkaneski misses
and Aneurysm counters with a three punch combo that has Powkaneski backing up. Powkaneski nods at Aneurysm to acknowledge the strikes.
Powkaneski misses with a double jab
enabling Aneurysm to counter with a crisp jab.
Powkaneski throws a nice looking combination but Aneurysm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aneurysm throws a head kick but Powkaneski moves out of range.
Powkaneski misses with a double jab.
Powkaneski shoots in looking for a takedown. Aneurysm tries to sprawl out of it but Powkaneski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aneurysm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariuz Powkaneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powkaneski is breathing heavily.
Powkaneski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Powkaneski drops his hands momentarily and Aneurysm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powkaneski wants to clinch
and Aneurysm counters with a low kick, right behind Powkaneski 's knee.
Aneurysm lands with a nice combination. Powkaneski backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aneurysm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aneurysm misses with a two punch combination.
Powkaneski clinches but Aneurysm breaks the clinch
and Aneurysm counters with a nice leg kick.
Powkaneski throws a chopping leg kick but Aneurysm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aneurysm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aneurysm throws a sloppy head kick and Powkaneski moves out of range easily.
Aneurysm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aneurysm throws a sloppy head kick and Powkaneski moves out of range easily.
Aneurysm takes a swing at Powkaneski's ribcage but misses.
Powkaneski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aneurysm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powkaneski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aneurysm counters with a straight right hand.
Powkaneski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mariuz Powkaneski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Powkaneski gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powkaneski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Powkaneski misses.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aneurysm delivers a nice body kick.
Aneurysm tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Aneurysm.
Powkaneski looks to clinch
and Aneurysm counters with an outside leg kick.
Powkaneski shoots for a double leg takedown but Aneurysm sprawls well. He's pushed Powkaneski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powkaneski tries to clinch but Aneurysm moves away
and Aneurysm counters with a nice body kick.
Aneurysm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powkaneski misses with a head kick.
Aneurysm blocks a head kick by Powkaneski.

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.
Aneurysm swinging wilding here.
Aneurysm blocks a head kick by Powkaneski.
Powkaneski misses with a double jab
and Aneurysm counters with a left and a right that stings Powkaneski.
Aneurysm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powkaneski misses with a double jab.
Aneurysm stuffs the takedown.
Aneurysm delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Powkaneski is predictable there
and Aneurysm counters with a straight right hand.
Powkaneski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aneurysm circles away.
Powkaneski darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berry Aneurysm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Powkaneski throws a series of punches but Aneurysm moves out of range.
Powkaneski tries a head kick but it misses.
Aneurysm throws a leg kick that misses.
Powkaneski throws a sloppy head kick
and Aneurysm counters with a straight right hand.
Powkaneski misses with a two punch combination.
Powkaneski swinging wilding here.
Powkaneski throws a sloppy head kick
and Aneurysm counters with a body kick.
Powkaneski blocks a leg kick.
Aneurysm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powkaneski throws a head kick but Aneurysm moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powkaneski thows a body shot but no joy.
Powkaneski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aneurysm as he avoids it easily.
Aneurysm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Powkaneski backs up against the cage.
Aneurysm misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aneurysm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mariuz Powkaneski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aneurysm misses with a wild combination.

Powkaneski has Aneurysm up against the cage in a clinch.
Aneurysm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powkaneski trying to stall but Aneurysm improves his position.

Powkaneski breaks from the clinch.
Powkaneski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Powkaneski.

It looks like Berry Aneurysm has been cut.
Powkaneski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aneurysm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aneurysm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powkaneski throws out the jab.
Aneurysm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powkaneski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski tries to bum rush Aneurysm with a series of wild strikes but Aneurysm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powkaneski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aneurysm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powkaneski somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariuz Powkaneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aneurysm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Powkaneski is able to avoid easily.
Aneurysm avoids the head kick by Powkaneski.
Aneurysm leaves Powkaneski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aneurysm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Powkaneski misses with a head kick.
Powkaneski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aneurysm's waist but Aneurysm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powkaneski off to one side.
Aneurysm looks for the body kick but Powkaneski saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski connects with a high kick.
Aneurysm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powkaneski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aneurysm as he jumps to the side.
Aneurysm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powkaneski throws a big shot that misses.
Aneurysm keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Powkaneski misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Aneurysm as Powkaneski shoots in.
Powkaneski closes the distance and clinches up with Aneurysm, looking for a takedown. Powkaneski pushes Aneurysm against the cage but Aneurysm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski wants to clinch up but Aneurysm keeps it at a distance.
Powkaneski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powkaneski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aneurysm defends it nicely.
Aneurysm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powkaneski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Powkaneski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aneurysm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powkaneski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aneurysm tries to escape but Powkaneski is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Powkaneski decides to stand back up. Powkaneski steps back and let's Aneurysm get back to his feet.
Powkaneski throws a leg kick but Aneurysm checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariuz Powkaneski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berry Aneurysm's cut.
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!

Aneurysm swats away the attempt to clinch by Powkaneski.
Powkaneski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aneurysm sprawls well. Aneurysm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powkaneski gets slowly back to his feet.
Aneurysm checks a leg kick nicely.
Powkaneski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aneurysm counters with a left and a right that stings Powkaneski.
Powkaneski dives in and grabs Aneurysm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aneurysm pushes down on Powkaneski's head and hops out.
Aneurysm misses with a wild body shot.
Powkaneski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aneurysm sprawls well. Aneurysm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powkaneski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariuz Powkaneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powkaneski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aneurysm but Aneurysm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powkaneski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aneurysm.
A punch combination from Powkaneski misses.
Powkaneski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powkaneski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powkaneski takes one to the side of the head.
Powkaneski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aneurysm swivels and escapes.
Aneurysm tries to bum rush Powkaneski with a series of wild strikes but Powkaneski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powkaneski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Powkaneski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powkaneski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aneurysm counters with a big head kick but Powkaneski shrugs it off.
Powkaneski looks for a takedown but Aneurysm sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aneurysm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powkaneski looks to throw the jab but Aneurysm is out of range.
Powkaneski darts in trying to clinch
and Aneurysm counters with a left to the body.
Aneurysm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powkaneski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aneurysm avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aneurysm.
Powkaneski misses with a body shot.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powkaneski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aneurysm circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aneurysm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses.
Powkaneski throws a series of punches but Aneurysm moves out of range.
Aneurysm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aneurysm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Aneurysm.
Aneurysm avoids the head kick by Powkaneski.
Powkaneski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powkaneski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powkaneski lands a jab to the head.
Powkaneski lands with a kick to the temple. Aneurysm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aneurysm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powkaneski shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aneurysm.
Aneurysm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powkaneski wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powkaneski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powkaneski tries a head kick but it misses.
Powkaneski misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powkaneski throws a lazy head kick
and Aneurysm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aneurysm stuffs the takedown.
Aneurysm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berry Aneurysm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aneurysm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berry Aneurysm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between dumb dumb got gum gum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

dumb got gum gum
vs
Dixon

150 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, dumb dumb got gum gum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
got gum gum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
got gum gum wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.

Dixon shoots in and bounces got gum gum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dixon tries to stand but got gum gum is controlling from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control but got gum gum is working from the bottom.
got gum gum keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Dixon stands up and waves to got gum gum to follow him.
got gum gum tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.

Dixon closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the action here for a moment.
got gum gum misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Dixon tightens his grip and picks got gum gum up, before dumping him to the ground. got gum gum manages to land in guard.
got gum gum is breathing heavily.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dixon gets to his feet. got gum gum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.

Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
got gum gum closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Dixon.
got gum gum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
got gum gum letting Dixon take a breather here.
got gum gum wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of got gum gum backwards.

Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

got gum gum tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dixon jumps guard.
got gum gum throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but got gum gum is retaining full guard.
Dixon passes into half guard.

got gum gum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
got gum gum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dixon is trying for a kimura here. got gum gum looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dixon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Dixon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Brisbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Talent - Red Flag. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smart
vs
Brisbell

175 cm
23
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Brisbell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brisbell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Brisbell is keeping the position.
Smart is stalling in the full guard.
Brisbell 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.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brisbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart thows a big elbow that misses.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Brisbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Brisbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brisbell misses with a head kick.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brisbell manages to avoid it.
Brisbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brisbell scores with a head kick.
Brisbell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brisbell's guard now.
Brisbell trying to control the position.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Brisbell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brisbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart content to stall in guard here.
Smart trying to control but Brisbell is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brisbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brisbell wants to control the position but Smart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smart is looking to advance position but Brisbell won't allow it.

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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brisbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smart throwing shots but Brisbell is blocking nicely.
Brisbell is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brisbell is looking to control Smart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brisbell avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brisbell misses with a head kick.
Brisbell swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brisbell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smart's head.
Brisbell is looking to land body kicks.
Brisbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smart wants to take a breather but Brisbell is having none of it.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brisbell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smart tries to control but Brisbell wriggling away.
Smart looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Smart.
Smart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brisbell's face.
Brisbell tries to lock up and control but Smart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brisbell is desperately trying to improve his position but Smart has a good base and remains in mount.
Smart looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell really wants to buck Smart off and get back to his feet.
Smart landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brisbell taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Smart.
Smart looking to ground and pound but Brisbell is blocking nicely.
Smart wants to control the pace but Brisbell is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount.
Smart tries to control but Brisbell wriggling away.
Smart looking to finish with strikes here!
Smart tries to control but Brisbell wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smart controlling from the full mount.
Brisbell is trying to stand up.
Brisbell is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Smart just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Brisbell tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brisbell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brisbell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smart punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brisbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brisbell is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart controlling from the full mount.
Smart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brisbell is looking to escape.
Smart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smart unloading with bombs!
Smart controlling the pace for now.
Smart looking to control but Brisbell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brisbell wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart content just to control the position here.
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brisbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kris Brisbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brisbell trying to control here.
Smart is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart postures up.
Smart trying to move into half guard but instead Brisbell has managed to sweep!
Brisbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smart lands with a nice combination. Brisbell backs away looking to recover.
Brisbell fails with the takedown
and Smart counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gailfus has chosen bleed it out as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Williams
vs
Gailfus

174 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Gailfus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Gailfus checks it.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams throws a body punch but Gailfus moves out of range.
Williams throws a leg kick but Gailfus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Gailfus pushes him off.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gailfus, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gailfus has him pressed against the cage.

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

Williams gets a clinch.
Gailfus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Gailfus.
Williams can't break the clinch.

Gailfus jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Gailfus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gailfus working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway.

Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Gailfus get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gailfus off to one side.
Gailfus keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams tries to clinch there but Gailfus circles away.
Gailfus throws a nice head kick!
Gailfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams scores with a jab. Gailfus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gailfus.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Gailfus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick

and Gailfus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Gailfus passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gailfus prevents Williams from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Gailfus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gailfus controlling the action here.
Williams won't allow Gailfus to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Gailfus.
Williams darts in trying to clinch

and Gailfus counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Gailfus drags him back down.

Gailfus stands up and beckons Williams to his feet.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Gailfus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
Williams clinches but Gailfus breaks the clinch

and Gailfus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gailfus.
Williams is looking to stand up but Gailfus isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams has his feet on Gailfus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gailfus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Gailfus moves away
and Gailfus counters with a thumping low kick.
Gailfus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gailfus.
Williams wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Gailfus 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.

Gailfus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gailfus off to one side.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Williams rushes Gailfus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gailfus blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Gailfus has the dominant position.
Gailfus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams clinches but Gailfus breaks the clinch

and Gailfus counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gailfus is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gailfus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gailfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams pushes Gailfus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Williams darts in trying to clinch

and Gailfus counters by clinching up.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Gailfus has him pressed against the cage.
Gailfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Gailfus.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Gailfus keeps him there for the moment.

That's two 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.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Gailfus pulls Williams into guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.

Gailfus looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.

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

Gailfus has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gailfus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gailfus.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gailfus counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gailfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Gailfus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Gailfus tries to pass.
Gailfus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.

Williams wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Gailfus dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Gailfus's head and hops out.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Gailfus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gailfus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gailfus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Gailfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Gailfus or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Gailfus circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gailfus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gailfus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Gailfus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Gailfus.
Gailfus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Gailfus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gailfus circles away.
Gailfus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Gailfus dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Gailfus's head and hops out.

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.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams is looking to slow Gailfus down with leg kicks.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Lee Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gailfus clinches up against the cage.
Gailfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gailfus looking for a takedown.
Gailfus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Gailfus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Gailfus is controlling him.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Gailfus blocks a head kick by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gailfus is defended easily by Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Gailfus moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Gailfus looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gailfus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gailfus wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to stand up but Gailfus is controlling him.
Gailfus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gailfus trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Jeffrey Gailfus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gailfus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Gailfus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gailfus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Gailfus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

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

Kent
vs
Savard

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Savard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Kent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savard moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Kent lands with a nice combination. Savard backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Keegan Savard has been cut.
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent wants to slow Savard down by chopping away at his legs.
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kent slaps away a takedown attempt from Savard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Savard wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kent.
Savard is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Savard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kent throws a jab when Savard was well out of range.
Kent throws a body kick that misses.
Kent tries to bum rush Savard with a series of wild strikes but Savard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savard swinging wilding here.
Kent with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savard moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savard tries to clinch but Kent moves out of range.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
Kent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kent misses with a head kick.
Savard moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
Kent lands a body shot.
Savard slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent missing with a left hand there. Savard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard takes one to the side of the head.
Savard blocks the body kick.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Savard avoids the head kick by Kent.
Savard avoids the body shot from Kent.
Savard is looking to clinch.
Savard misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Savard counters by clinching up.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard tries to clinch up.
Savard wants to clinch.
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keegan Savard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kent throws a head kick but Savard moves out of range.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Savard's head but Savard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Kent.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kent connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savard's hands.
Kent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent connects with a superb combination that knocks Savard out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kent before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Savard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clark Kent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wonder Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquerer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conquerer Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Man
vs
Jones

189 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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, Wonder Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conquerer Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Man missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Man.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Man digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Wonder Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man throws a head kick that misses

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Man's guard now.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Man's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Man.
Man looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Man wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Jones is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Man won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jones off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conquerer Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellavoni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Choong Family - Adrenaline kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antoni Bellavoni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bomb
vs
Bellavoni

190 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Bellavoni.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellavoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Bellavoni.
Bomb is looking to clinch but Bellavoni is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellavoni throws a shot to the body.
Adam Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomb wants to clinch.
Bomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellavoni lands a right hook to the body.
Bellavoni throws a right hand that Bomb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bomb also avoids with ease.

Bomb instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Antoni Bellavoni has been cut.
Bellavoni can't break the clinch.
Bomb lands an elbow inside that Bellavoni shrugs off.
Bomb landing knees to the head.
Bellavoni tries to stall but Bomb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bellavoni looks gassed!
Bomb lands an elbow just above Bellavoni 's eye.
Bellavoni avoiding damage as Bomb throws knees to the body.
Bellavoni takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Antoni Bellavoni's cut even more.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks it.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bomb.

The cut above Antoni Bellavoni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bomb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bomb looking to throw knees to the head but Bellavoni is blocking nicely.
Bomb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb lands an elbow inside that Bellavoni shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands an elbow inside that Bellavoni shrugs off.

Antoni Bellavoni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bomb lands an elbow that stopped Bellavoni in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Bomb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Jericho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jericho
vs
Marciano

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho checks a low kick from Marciano.
Good shot there by Marciano.

It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut.
Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Jericho dives in and grabs Marciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes down on Jericho's head and hops out.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marciano cracks Jericho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jericho to stand back up!
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Jericho's body. Jericho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marciano connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jericho - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Marciano!