Aggression 11 - Step up PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Kittie - Johnny. Pierre Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Richards
vs
Denn

189 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

184 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Denn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Denn lands a left and a right that send Richards crashing to the mat, dazed. Denn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Richards is rocked!

It looks like Pierre Richards has been cut.
Denn throws a pinpoint strike between Richards's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Richards crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Denn scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snow Denn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slacks Houligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Shippensburg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rogers
vs
Houligan

171 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slacks Houligan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houligan lands an overhand right.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houligan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houligan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers tries to clinch but Houligan moves out of range.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Houligan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houligan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers tries to clinch but Houligan moves out of range.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Houligan keeps it at a distance.
Rogers is looking to clinch.

Rogers clinches up against the cage.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogers with a knee to the head.
Houligan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Houligan is trying to drag Rogers to the mat but Rogers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Houligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremy Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slacks Houligan.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Houligan in his tracks for a moment.
Houligan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Houligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.

Houligan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Houligan postures up.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Houligan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Houligan prevents Rogers from standing back up.

Houligan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Houligan looks gassed!

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houligan on the ground.
Rogers is trying to stand.

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

Houligan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rogers to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rogers 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.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Houligan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Houligan circles away.

Houligan feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Houligan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houligan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rogers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Houligan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Houligan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogers tries to escape but Houligan is in control.
Houligan working away.
Rogers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Houligan is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Houligan is looking to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch

and Houligan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers tries to kick Houligan off but Houligan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Houligan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Houligan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Houligan is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Houligan to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rogers clinches but Houligan breaks the clinch

and Houligan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Houligan throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers wanted to stand there but Houligan had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers tries to clinch but Houligan is having none of it.

Rogers forces Houligan back against the cage and clinches.
Houligan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
Houligan is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Houligan misses with the head strike.
Houligan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Houligan is trying to stall.
Houligan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Rogers.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houligan's face.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogers crunches a lovely knee into Houligan's ribcage.
Rogers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Rogers looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Rogers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houligan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremy Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slacks Houligan.
Rogers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houligan's face.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Houligan in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Rogers.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Rogers lands an elbow inside.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Houligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers tries to clinch

and Houligan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Houligan.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Rogers working Houligan over with knees to the body.
Rogers lands a nice elbow.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Rogers lands an elbow inside.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houligan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers lands a knee to the head.
Houligan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Houligan tries for a takedown but Rogers manages to get underhooks.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rogers obliges.
Houligan is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Houligan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers connects with a knee to the head.
Houligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers tries to clinch up

and Houligan counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Houligan pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houligan.
Houligan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Houligan seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Houligan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Houligan throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Houligan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Houligan counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.

Rogers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jeremy Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Houligan keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Houligan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers tries to clinch but Houligan moves away

and Houligan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Houligan stops Rogers from getting back to his feet.

Rogers kicks off Houligan and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Houligan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Jeremy Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rogers is looking to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up

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

Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houligan throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers looks to clinch

and Houligan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rogers's guard now.
Houligan stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.

Houligan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rogers stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looks to clinch

and Houligan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Houligan's best efforts.

Houligan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Houligan wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rogers kicks Houligan off and gets back to his feet.

Rogers pushes Houligan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers landing knees to the body.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Houligan in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houligan's face.
Houligan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rogers.
Jeremy Rogers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houligan dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Houligan is trying to drag Rogers to the mat but Rogers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Houligan avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Houligan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Houligan 's eye.
Houligan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from Houligan.
Jeremy Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slacks Houligan.
Houligan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rogers with a knee to the head.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Houligan misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Rogers.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houligan tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houligan's defenses.
Houligan wants a takedown.
Rogers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from Houligan.
Houligan takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houligan looking for a takedown.
Houligan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rogers lands a knee to the head.
Rogers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Houligan shrugs off.
Houligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogers lands a nice elbow.
Houligan tries to pull guard but Rogers holds him up against the cage and eventually Houligan drops back down to his feet.
Rogers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rogers landing knees to the head.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Houligan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Houligan pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Houligan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Houligan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers cracks Houligan with a solid left hand.
Rogers stands and throws Houligan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Houligan looks to move to half guard but instead Rogers has passed into mount! Damn!
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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 Jeremy Rogers.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Alucard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Lawton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alucard
vs
Lawton

173 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lawton does no damage.

Alucard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Alucard breaks from the clinch.
Lawton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawton swinging wildly here.
Lawton moves forwards but Alucard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawton fails to land with a series of punches.
Alucard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawton misses with a few strikes there.
Alucard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alucard.
Nice straight punches there by Alucard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alucard.
Alucard lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Alucard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alucard content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard uses his free foot to push down on Lawton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawton.
Alucard controlling his opponent.

Alucard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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.
Alucard is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alucard tries to control but Lawton wriggling away.
Alucard wants to control but Lawton has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lawton is trying to stand up here but Alucard is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard passes to full mount!
Alucard won't let Lawton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alucard controlling from mount.
Alucard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Alucard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alucard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawton circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alucard cracks Lawton with a good jab.
Alucard lands the left hand.
Lawton misses with a body shot.
Lawton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alucard connects with the punch.
Alucard scores with a jab. Lawton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawton misses with a two punch combination.
Alucard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Alucard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alucard looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lawton misses with a looping right.
Lawton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alucard counters with a left and a right that stings Lawton.

Alucard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alucard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawton!
Alucard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alucard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alucard controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alucard tries to control but Lawton wriggling away.
Alucard controlling from the full mount.
Lawton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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.
Alucard moves to back control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alucard controlling the positon.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Alucard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alucard lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawton's head.

Alucard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawton to the mat! Lawton manages to get full guard.
Alucard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alucard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alucard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawton is keeping the position for now.
Lawton keeping moving, preventing Alucard from controlling successfully.
Alucard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alucard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alucard wants to control from the top but Lawton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Alucard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lawton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alucard.
Floyd Lawton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Alucard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alucard throws a nice looking combination but Lawton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alucard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Alucard dominated that second round.
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!

Alucard slips under a jab from Lawton.
Lawton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alucard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Alucard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alucard passes to full mount!
Alucard controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard tries to control but Lawton wriggling away.
Alucard controlling from the full mount.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Alucard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alucard connects with a looping right hand.
Lawton misses with a combination
and Alucard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alucard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Alucard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alucard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Alucard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawton throws a series of punches but Alucard avoids them all with ease.
Lawton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawton needs to keep his hands up - Alucard had a free shot at his head there.
Alucard misses with the combination.
Lawton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawton misses with a combination
enabling Alucard to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawton misses with a double jab
letting Alucard counter with a right hand.
Lawton misses with a two punch combination.
Alucard lands the left hand.
Alucard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Alucard duly obliges.
Nice straight punches there by Alucard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alucard.
Alucard connects with a jab.
Lawton throws a right hand that Alucard ducks under and follows up with a left that Alucard also avoids with ease.
Lawton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alucard jabs Lawton right on the nose. Lawton blinks but takes it well.
Alucard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alucard throws a leg kick which misses Lawton's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawton tries to avoid it.
Alucard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alucard's corner calls for a 1-2. Alucard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Floyd Lawton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Alucard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alucard passes into half guard.
Alucard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dan Alucard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alucard works his way into full mount!
Alucard controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Alucard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alucard 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Alucard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy LaPue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppy LaPue is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

De Silva
vs
LaPue

187 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvaro De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peppy LaPue!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva throws a sloppy head kick and LaPue moves out of range easily.
De Silva tries for a takedown but LaPue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaPue circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaPue misses with a body kick.
LaPue leaves De Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaPue tries a head kick but it misses.

LaPue gets a clinch.

LaPue manages to break the clinch.
LaPue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaPue wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro De Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva clinches but LaPue breaks the clinch
and LaPue counters with a straight right hand.
De Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Silva is defended easily by LaPue.

LaPue takes the fight into the clinch.
LaPue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

LaPue breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaPue clinches up with De Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
De Silva working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
LaPue scores a nice knee to the body.
LaPue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LaPue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Silva is breathing heavily.
LaPue crunches a lovely knee into De Silva's ribcage.

LaPue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaPue tries to clinch up.
LaPue tries to clinch but De Silva moves out of range.

De Silva tries to keep at a distance but LaPue has taken the fight into the clinch.

LaPue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaPue connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaPue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

De Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaPue is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from De Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LaPue wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Silva is looking to take a break and control but LaPue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaPue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
LaPue is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Silva is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaPue clinches but De Silva breaks the clinch

and De Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Silva wants to pass the guard but LaPue is keeping the position.
LaPue keeping moving, preventing De Silva from controlling successfully.
De Silva stops LaPue from standing up.
De Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPue is looking to stand up but De Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but LaPue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaPue wants to stand but De Silva is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaPue keeps De Silva at a distance using the push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from LaPue. No joy for De Silva on that attempt.

LaPue takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppy LaPue 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.

De Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

De Silva gets the takedown into side control.
De Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Silva trying to control the position but LaPue is working away.

De Silva stands up.
A left lands for LaPue.
LaPue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from LaPue. No joy for De Silva on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

LaPue has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaPue unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

LaPue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Silva has his takedown stuffed
and LaPue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro De Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaPue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LaPue throws a nice head kick!
LaPue throws a sloppy head kick and De Silva moves out of range easily.

LaPue closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaPue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

LaPue breaks from the clinch.
LaPue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by LaPue.
LaPue tries to clinch up.
LaPue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaPue wants to clinch.
De Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaPue leaves De Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaPue lands a nice looking body shot.
LaPue fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Silva blocks a head kick by LaPue.
LaPue tries to clinch but De Silva moves out of range.
LaPue throws a head kick that misses.

De Silva rushes LaPue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaPue.
De Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaPue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaPue unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LaPue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on LaPue's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

LaPue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaPue lands with a slapping head kick.
De Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LaPue falls off balance throwing a combination

and De Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaPue!
De Silva looking to control but LaPue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

De Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LaPue manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Silva wants to take a breather but LaPue manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva won't allow LaPue to get back to his feet.
De Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but LaPue is retaining full guard.
LaPue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Silva.
De Silva stops LaPue from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaPue is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaPue throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Silva on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppy LaPue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Good standup being displayed there by LaPue as he connects with a hook.
De Silva shoots for a takedown but LaPue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaPue is looking to clinch but De Silva is avoiding it.
De Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and LaPue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

LaPue manages to break the clinch.
LaPue tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.

De Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaPue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Silva wants to control from the top but LaPue keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaPue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Silva prevents LaPue from getting back to his feet.
De Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

De Silva stands and steps away. LaPue gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
LaPue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Silva.

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.
LaPue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaPue wants to clinch.
LaPue jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

LaPue closes the distance and clinches.

LaPue breaks from the clinch.
De Silva with a poor takedown

and LaPue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LaPue.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro De Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from LaPue.
LaPue lands a good knee to the midsection. De Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaPue.

LaPue breaks the clinch.
LaPue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaPue connects with a crisp jab.
De Silva stuns LaPue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaPue is fending him off so far but De Silva persists. Nope, LaPue circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaPue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaPue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peppy LaPue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Silva misses with a takedown

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

LaPue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

De Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
LaPue is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Alvaro De Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva working LaPue over with strikes here.
LaPue is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Silva trying to control but LaPue is having none of it.
Peppy LaPue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You get the feeling that LaPue really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peppy LaPue.
I've got LaPue 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppy LaPue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

St Taylor
vs
Kobayashi

181 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi lands with a nice body kick.

Kobayashi instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kobayashi tries a knee to the head but St Taylor blocks it.
Kobayashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
St Taylor is working for takedown but Kobayashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kobayashi looking to throw knees to the head but St Taylor is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashi tries a knee to the head but St Taylor blocks it.
Kobayashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Taylor is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but St Taylor blocks with his arms.
Kobayashi misses with a knee strike.
Kobayashi misses with a knee strike.
St Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobayashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
George St Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashi lands a head kick!
Kobayashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kobayashi tries to clinch up but St Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for St Taylor on that attempt.

Kobayashi clinches.
Kobayashi misses with a knee to the head.
Kobayashi connects with a knee to the head.
Kobayashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Taylor wants a takedown.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but St Taylor blocks with his arms.
St Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi misses with a knee to the head.
St Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Kobayashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobayashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobayashi delivers a nice body kick.
St Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobayashi defends it nicely.
St Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi tries to clinch up.
Kobayashi looks for the body kick but St Taylor saw that one coming.
Kobayashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobayashi.
St Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for St Taylor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kobayashi misses with a body kick.
Masato Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi is looking to clinch but St Taylor is avoiding it.
Kobayashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobayashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobayashi. That's going to slow St Taylor down.
Kobayashi fakes the leg kick and cracks St Taylor in the body.
Kobayashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
St Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kobayashi misses with a body kick.
St Taylor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobayashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Taylor.
Kobayashi lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

St Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kobayashi!

St Taylor looking to isolate an arm here. Kobayashi doesn't see it coming and as St Taylor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by St Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George St Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonh Goulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roy Palmer enters the cage!

Goulet
vs
Palmer

180 cm
24
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonh Goulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Goulet is looking to clinch but Palmer is avoiding it.
Goulet swinging wildly here.
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goulet has time to react.
Palmer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goulet on the side of the head.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Goulet.

Goulet clinches with his opponent.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Goulet has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goulet misses with a knee strike.
Goulet missing with knees to the body.
Goulet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Goulet is controlling the position.
Palmer can't break the clinch.
Goulet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.
Goulet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goulet missing with knees to the body.
Goulet scores with a knee to the head.
Goulet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palmer's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer tries to circle away but Goulet has him pinned against the cage.
Goulet digs a right hand underneath Palmer's ribcage. Palmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Goulet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palmer avoids the elbow strike from Goulet, against the cage.
Goulet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palmer is defending well for now.
Goulet landing knees to the body.
Goulet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmer's defenses.
Goulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goulet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palmer's face.
Palmer avoiding damage as Goulet throws knees to the body.
Goulet misses with a knee to the head.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Goulet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmer avoids it.
Palmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Goulet has double underhooks.
Goulet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palmer is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Palmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulet crunches a lovely knee into Palmer's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goulet obliges.
Goulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulet is breathing heavily.
Goulet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmer.
Goulet unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goulet misses with a knee to the head.
Goulet prevents Palmer from breaking the clinch.
Palmer can't break the clinch.
Palmer avoids the elbow strike from Goulet, against the cage.
Palmer managing to block the knees to the body from Goulet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goulet.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Goulet tries to land knees in the clinch but Palmer avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Goulet keeps him there for the moment.
Goulet lands a good knee to the midsection. Palmer won't want to take too many of those.
Palmer tries to break free but Goulet pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Goulet won't allow it.
Goulet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goulet lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goulet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goulet missing with knees to the body.
Goulet prevents Palmer from breaking the clinch.
Goulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmer avoiding damage as Goulet throws knees to the body.
Palmer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Palmer managing to block the knees to the body from Goulet.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goulet throws a knee to the head but misses.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer digs a good hook to Goulet's body.
Goulet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goulet wants it to stay on the feet.
Goulet throws a nice head kick!
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Goulet.
Palmer cracks Goulet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goulet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Palmer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goulet is trying to defend but Palmer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Palmer is pressing down on Goulet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goulet is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonh Goulet 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.

Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goulet avoids it really well and circles away.
Goulet tries to clinch there but Palmer circles away.
Goulet is looking to clinch.
Goulet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goulet throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Palmer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goulet wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palmer slows the pace down in half guard.

Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goulet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goulet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.

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.
Goulet is refusing to be controlled, as Palmer sits in half guard.
Goulet wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the action but Goulet is working from the bottom.
Goulet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goulet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Palmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goulet is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goulet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goulet being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goulet is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goulet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Palmer missing with a left hand there. Goulet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goulet moves in looking to clinch but Palmer pushes him off.
Goulet tries to close the distance and clinch but Palmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goulet tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Goulet.
Jonh Goulet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goulet jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goulet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Palmer works the jab nicely.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goulet avoids it really well and circles away.
Goulet tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Palmer or perhaps it was just good defense by Goulet which made him look bad.
Palmer sizes up Goulet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jonh Goulet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goulet doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmer circles away.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goulet swings away with a body shot that misses

and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palmer prevents Goulet from getting back to his feet.
Goulet is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
Goulet tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goulet has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Goulet blocks nicely.
Palmer is pushing down on Goulet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goulet is fighting to maintain full guard but Palmer has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goulet's thigh. Goulet counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Palmer trying to control but Goulet is working from the bottom.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Goulet is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Goulet kicks Palmer off and gets to his feet.
Goulet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goulet closes the distance looking to clinch

and Palmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palmer.
Goulet keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmer 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Palmer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burdon Ambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdon Ambler had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Burdon Ambler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ambler
vs
Rage

203 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

165 cm
19
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Burdon Ambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Rage!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Ambler working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.

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

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

Ambler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rage is aware though and is defending well.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage passes Ambler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ambler defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ambler looking for submissions off his back.
Ambler is breathing heavily.

Ambler is defending against the submission attempts here by Rage.

Ambler looking for submissions off his back.
Rage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rage working the head and body with strikes.

Ambler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambler is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambler is in trouble now - Rage has advanced to mount!
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ambler is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.

Rage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rage tries to control but Ambler wriggling away.
Rage unloading with bombs!
Ambler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rage throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ambler has his hands clasped together but Rage breaks the hold and Ambler is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Rage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Oak

192 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Oak!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Oak's knee but Oak avoids it well.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Oak moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a series of punches but Oak moves out of range.
Jones is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oak checks it well.
Oak slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Oak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Oak moves out of range easily.
Kyle Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Oak or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
No luck for Oak with that takedown attempt.
Oak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oak off to one side.
Kyle Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oak slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.

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.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oak.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones throws a series of punches but Oak moves out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to bum rush Oak with a series of wild strikes but Oak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones scores with the left hand. Oak knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a right and a left that Oak avoids nicely.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oak is defended easily by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyle Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones looks to land a combination but Oak avoids it well.
Oak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Oak.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oak's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oak.
Oak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oak slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Oak dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oak. That's going to slow Jones down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Oak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Oak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Oak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Oak does no damage.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Oak counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Oak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oak postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oak on the ground.
Oak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oak throws a big right hand that misses.
Oak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oak throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Oak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oak.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kyle Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a combination that misses

so Oak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Oak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oak slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Oak thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oak.
Oak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Oak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oak counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Oak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oak tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Oak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Oak is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oak avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones stalks Oak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oak's face. Oak staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick

and Oak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oak.

Oak stands up from Jones's guard - Oak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oak working Jones over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oak connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Oak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Oak.
Oak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oak.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oak working Jones over with strikes.
Oak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oak thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Oak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oak somewhat.
Oak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a combination

and Oak counters with a takedown into side control.
Oak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oak connects with a decent elbow.
Oak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Oak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oak 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Oak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Dardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han Dardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronald Frederman's chin.

Dardy
vs
Frederman

188 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Han Dardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dardy gets caught flat footed, as Frederman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frederman won't allow Dardy to sweep him here.
Frederman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederman stops Dardy from standing up.
Frederman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dardy is looking to stand up but Frederman isn't so interested in that idea.
Frederman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dardy is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frederman misses with a head kick.
Dardy looks to land a right hand but Frederman moved out of range.
Dardy tries to bum rush Frederman with a series of wild strikes but Frederman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frederman backs up against the cage.
Frederman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frederman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dardy misses with a double jab.

Dardy lands a left and a right that send Frederman crashing to the mat, dazed. Dardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Frederman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frederman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dardy finish him?
Frederman looks gassed!

Frederman forces Dardy back against the cage and clinches.
Frederman seems to have recovered his senses.
Dardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frederman trying to land knees to the body.
Frederman misses with a body punch.
Frederman wants to get back to striking at distance but Dardy won't allow it.
Dardy is trying to force a seperation but Frederman has the dominant position.
Dardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frederman won't allow it.
Dardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Frederman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frederman swinging wildly here.
Frederman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dardy misses with the combination.
Dardy works over Frederman's head and body with a nice combination.
Frederman checks a leg kick.
Frederman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dardy throws a series of punches but Frederman moves out of range.
Dardy throws a sloppy head kick and Frederman moves out of range easily.

Dardy drops Frederman with a beautiful combination! Frederman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dardy is looking for the KO!
Dardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frederman moves forwards but Dardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frederman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dardy lands a right hook to the body.
Dardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Han Dardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dardy misses with the combination.
Dardy connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Frederman tumbling to the canvas! Dardy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Frederman was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Han Dardy!
Han Dardy retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

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 Nate Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutalo Hajjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sonnen
vs
Hajjar

178 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lutalo Hajjar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

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

Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hajjar stops Sonnen from standing up.
Hajjar pushing down on Sonnen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
Sonnen is trying to stand.
Hajjar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sonnen controls his leg.

Hajjar seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Hajjar is taking a breather. Sonnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Hajjar is controlling him well.
Hajjar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Hajjar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hajjar.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hajjar trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Hajjar prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hajjar looking to pass the guard.
Hajjar stops Sonnen from standing up.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Hajjar from controlling successfully.
Hajjar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hajjar lands a jab-cross combination.

Hajjar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Hajjar is controlling him.
Hajjar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sonnen pushes Hajjar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hajjar fails with the takedown

and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hajjar's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hajjar trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hajjar wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Sonnen throwing shots but Hajjar is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hajjar throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Hajjar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sonnen's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Hajjar from controlling successfully.
Hajjar landing with the ground and pound.
Hajjar won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
Hajjar trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hajjar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hajjar wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Hajjar won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hajjar with a poor takedown

and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Hajjar fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Hajjar's brow.
Hajjar 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.
Hajjar is pulling down on Sonnen's head to control his posture.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen won't allow Hajjar to sweep him here.
Hajjar working a defensive guard here.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hajjar's head.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Hajjar blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen working over Hajjar with some ground and pound. Hajjar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen misses with a head shot. Hajjar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hajjar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Hajjar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hajjar dives into side control.
Sonnen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hajjar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hajjar wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
Lutalo Hajjar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet here but Hajjar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sonnen's back.
Sonnen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hajjar wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sonnen trying to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in full control for now.

Hajjar looking for the RNC.
Sonnen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hajjar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hajjar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Hajjar is looking for the choke from the back position but Sonnen is controlling his hands well.
Hajjar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sonnen trying to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in full control for now.
Hajjar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hajjar missing with punches from the back.

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.
Sonnen trying to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in full control for now.

Hajjar goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sonnen escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Sonnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hajjar gets full guard.

Hajjar is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Hajjar is breathing heavily.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Sonnen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hajjar counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hajjar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hajjar prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Hajjar is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hajjar wants to stand but Sonnen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hajjar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hajjar wants to free his trapped foot but Sonnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Hajjar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonnen won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajjar landing strikes.
Sonnen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hajjar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hajjar is putting a hurting on Sonnen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hajjar misses with the ground and pound.

Hajjar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hajjar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to get back to his feet.
Sonnen regains half guard, as Hajjar was trying to land strikes.
Sonnen is trying to stand.

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

and Hajjar counters with a single leg into guard. Sonnen didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hajjar trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hajjar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sonnen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hajjar, into his guard.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sonnen thows a big elbow that misses.
Hajjar wants to sweep but no luck.
Hajjar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hajjar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt

and Hajjar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonnen won't be happy with that.
Sonnen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hajjar won't let Sonnen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hajjar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hajjar lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Hajjar really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hajjar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sonnen tries to escape but Hajjar is in control.
Hajjar trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to buck Hajjar off.
Hajjar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hajjar wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.

Hajjar stands up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hajjar is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hajjar counters with a single leg into guard. Sonnen didn't expect that.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hajjar is controlling him.
Hajjar slips nicely into half guard.
Hajjar wants to free his trapped foot but Sonnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar controlling the action here.
Sonnen tries to kick Hajjar off but Hajjar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sonnen is not content to let Hajjar control the position.

Hajjar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hajjar is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Hajjar looking for submissions off his back.
Hajjar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hajjar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hajjar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hajjar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.

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.
Hajjar landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Hajjar is controlling him.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sonnen kicks Hajjar off and gets to his feet.

Hajjar feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Hajjar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Hajjar dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hajjar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Hajjar slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hajjar is controlling him.
Hajjar wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Hajjar is controlling him.
Hajjar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hajjar lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

and Hajjar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sonnen's guard now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Hajjar slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Hajjar from controlling successfully.
Hajjar is looking to advance position but Sonnen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hajjar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hajjar wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonnen is pressing down on Hajjar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hajjar is holding on for now.
Hajjar manages to get to full guard.
Hajjar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sonnen tries to buck Hajjar off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sonnen is looking to escape.
Hajjar thowing shots but they're missing.
Sonnen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nate Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hajjar unloading with bombs!
Hajjar with the ground and pound from mount.
Hajjar tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sonnen is trying to stand up.
Hajjar wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.

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.
Hajjar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sonnen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hajjar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen is squirming around, avoiding Hajjar's attempts to control the action.
Lutalo Hajjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lutalo Hajjar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Hajjar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sonnen's guard now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lutalo Hajjar! Lutalo Hajjar retains his lightweight title!