CKZ 3 - Redemption PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pzymon Sick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by kamphund - raubtier. Chris Mills has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mills
vs
Sick

187 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pzymon Sick!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sick dodges the punch combination from Mills.
Mills with a poor takedown
and Sick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills thumps Sick with a low kick.

Mills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sick throwing strikes from guard but Mills blocks nicely.
Sick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mills looking for a sweep. Not yet Mills, not yet.
Mills working a defensive guard here.
Mills is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is trying to keep Sick in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Mills just wasn't active enough.
Sick keeps the fight on the outside.
Sick darts in trying to clinch
and Mills counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mills.

Sick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mills did well to prevent Sick getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sick.
Mills tries to kick Sick off but Sick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mills is trying to get back to full guard.
Sick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mills is pressing down on Sick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sick won't allow Mills to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sick is looking to work some ground and pound but Mills has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sick wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.

Sick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mills wants to stand but Sick is controlling the position.

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

Sick gets to his feet. Mills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sick looks gassed!
Sick wants to clinch
and Mills counters with a nice uppercut.

Sick shoots in and gets a takedown into Mills's guard.
Mills wants to stand and escape but Sick is having none of it.
Mills looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills has control of Sick's left arm, preventing Sick from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sick off to one side.
Mills connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sick tries to close the distance and clinch but Mills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sick with a poor takedown
and Mills makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mills throws a head kick that Sick semi-blocks.
Mills throws a right hand that Sick ducks under and follows up with a left that Sick also avoids with ease.

Sick tries to keep at a distance but Mills has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chris Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pzymon Sick.
Mills is stalling here.
Sick is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sick tries to land knees in the clinch but Mills avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
Sick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mills is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mills is stalling here.
Mills looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mills misses with a knee strike.
Sick jumps guard but Mills stands there with Sick around his waist. Sick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mills is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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.
Mills is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mills blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sick's face.
Mills has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mills breaks from the clinch.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sick takes a kick to the side of the head.

Mills scores with a takedown into Sick's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sick is looking for a triangle but Mills pushes his legs off easily.
Mills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Mills stands up from Sick's guard - Mills perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sick circles away.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mills tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Sick shoots for a takedown but Mills saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sick. That did some damage!
Mills cracks Sick with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Mills dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mills connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sick momentarily.
Mills misses with a double jab.
Sick fails with a takedown attempt.
Mills misses with a takedown

and Sick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mills!
Sick avoids the attempt from Mills to control.
Mills regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sick.
Sick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mills is trying to stand back up but Sick is controlling him
Pzymon Sick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sick tries to pass to full mount but Mills defends it.
Mills wants to control but Sick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sick working Mills over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mills kicks off Sick and gets to his feet.
Chris Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Mills jabs Sick right on the nose. Sick blinks but takes it well.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Sick circles away.
Mills lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sick backs up against the cage.
Sick moves in looking to clinch but Mills pushes him off.
Mills dives in and grabs Sick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sick pushes down on Mills's head and hops out.
Sick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mills tries to clinch up

and Sick counters with a single leg into guard. Mills didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sick stands up over Mills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mills managing to control the position.
Mills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pzymon Sick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sick 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pzymon Sick!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perry Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bye Mister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Griggs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Griggs
vs
Mister

185 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bye Mister!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mister misses with a takedown attempt
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Bye Mister has been cut.
Mister misses with a takedown
and Mister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mister has his takedown stuffed
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Perry Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Mister.
Mister with a poor takedown
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mister misses with a takedown
and Griggs counters with a crisp right that sends Mister to the canvas! Griggs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Griggs!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pimpin Been Pimpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smash comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Karazy- Swamp Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Been Pimpin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Been Pimpin
vs
Smash

188 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pimpin Been Pimpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Smash!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smash.

Smash shoots in and bounces Been Pimpin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smash wants to get up but he can't break Been Pimpin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Been Pimpin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Been Pimpin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smash wants to stand but Been Pimpin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.

Been Pimpin working for a triangle but Smash defends it easily.
Smash is looking to stand up but Been Pimpin won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Been Pimpin working for a triangle but Smash defends it easily.
Been Pimpin is breathing heavily.
Smash throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash cracks Been Pimpin with a solid left hand.
Smash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Been Pimpin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Been Pimpin has tightened it up now! Smash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pimpin Been Pimpin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xavier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loud Hangover. Kelly has chosen Fire Your Guns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Barrington Xavier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Xavier
vs
Kelly

168 cm
27
155 lbs
11 - 13 - 1

170 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Xavier blocks a leg kick.
Xavier ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.

Kelly tries to sprawl but Xavier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Xavier working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xavier lands a nice short elbow.
Kelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xavier 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.
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xavier.
Xavier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xavier drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Xavier not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xavier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Xavier.
Xavier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xavier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xavier prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Xavier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Xavier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xavier thows a huge punch but Kelly dodges it nicely.
Xavier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly pushes Xavier off looking to stand but Xavier dives back in and keeps control.
Kelly looks gassed!
Xavier working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xavier lands a nice short elbow.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xavier working Kelly over with strikes.
Kelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xavier working Kelly over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly taking some punishment here, with Xavier in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xavier connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
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. Xavier connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Nice strikes from Xavier there.
Kelly is in trouble now - Xavier has advanced to mount!
Xavier lands a nice shot to the head.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount.
Xavier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Xavier with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kelly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a big elbow.

Kelly is rocked!
Xavier landing strikes from the mount.
Kelly is still in real trouble! Can Xavier finish him?
Xavier unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kelly wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xavier celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barrington Xavier!
Barrington Xavier retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fisto Hayuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayuken comes to the cage accompanied by Binaerpilot - Penguin. Pierre Tremblay struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hayuken
vs
Tremblay

183 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fisto Hayuken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayuken with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tremblay counter with a right hand.

Hayuken throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tremblay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayuken is in Tremblay's guard.

Hayuken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tremblay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hayuken, into his guard.

Hayuken looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tremblay has picked Hayuken up and slammed him! Hayuken can't keep hold of the triangle and Tremblay manages to pass to side control!
Hayuken can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayuken is trying to get back to half guard.
Tremblay wants to control but Hayuken is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hayuken is trying to improve his position.
Hayuken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tremblay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tremblay is controlling the pace.
Hayuken moves into full guard.

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.

Hayuken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremblay is aware though and is defending well.
Hayuken has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tremblay has passed into side control.
Hayuken tries to bench press Tremblay off him but Tremblay keeps the position.
Hayuken manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tremblay's best efforts.
Hayuken is looking to improve his position.
Hayuken gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayuken is trying to control the position but Tremblay postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayuken has control of Tremblay's left arm, preventing Tremblay from doing any damage.
Hayuken wants to hit a switch here but Tremblay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hayuken there!
Hayuken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tremblay controlling from the full mount.
Hayuken is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Hayuken sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tremblay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayuken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayuken.
Hayuken is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tremblay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayuken controls Tremblay momentarily but Tremblay frees himself.
Hayuken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tremblay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hayuken swings for the body but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Hayuken.
Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Hayuken.
Hayuken throws an off balance right hand
and Tremblay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayuken misses with a jab to the body
and Hayuken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayuken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tremblay counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayuken throws a right hand that misses
and Tremblay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayuken staying out of range there.

Hayuken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tremblay did well to prevent Hayuken getting side control.
Hayuken works his way into full mount!

Hayuken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tremblay has worked his arm free - good work by Tremblay!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayuken working away.
Tremblay tries to improve position but can't.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.

Hayuken goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tremblay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hayuken's guard! Nice work there by Tremblay!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayuken holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayuken is on top in guard.

Hayuken drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tremblay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tremblay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tremblay!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayuken wants to control but Tremblay postures up.
Hayuken sneaks back into half guard.

Hayuken looking for submissions off his back.
Hayuken gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay postures up.

Hayuken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayuken looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayuken, not yet.
Hayuken manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hayuken goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tremblay turns into him and now he's in Hayuken's guard.
Tremblay lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayuken is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hayuken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayuken looking to control.
Hayuken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hayuken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayuken has his hands on Tremblay's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hayuken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tremblay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tremblay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayuken cracks a nice hook into Tremblay's ribs.
Hayuken misses with a straight left.
Hayuken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tremblay counter with a right hand.
Hayuken is looking to wear down Tremblay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayuken darts in trying to clinch
and Hayuken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tremblay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayuken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Tremblay.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Hayuken tries to clinch up but Tremblay circles away and keeps his distance.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayuken throws a right hand that misses

and Tremblay counters with a shoot takedown. Hayuken fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayuken is retaining full guard.
Hayuken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tremblay manages to get himself to full guard.
Hayuken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremblay is keeping the position for now.
Hayuken controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hayuken wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.
Hayuken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayuken has wrist control.
Hayuken being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayuken trying to keep a closed guard but Tremblay is proving a slippery customer.
Tremblay won't allow Hayuken to sweep him here.
Hayuken wants to control the position but Tremblay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tremblay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hayuken is looking to improve his position but Tremblay isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayuken is working hard here to advance position.
Hayuken tries to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Tremblay raining down shots from the mount!
Hayuken regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tremblay in particular looking to stall.
Tremblay is looking to take a break and control but Hayuken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hayuken has his takedown stuffed

and Tremblay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hayuken's guard.
Hayuken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tremblay manages to get himself to full guard.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing Hayuken from controlling successfully.
Hayuken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hayuken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tremblay has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hayuken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tremblay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tremblay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to buck Hayuken off but Hayuken is having none of it.

Hayuken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hayuken goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tremblay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayuken but great work by Tremblay.
Hayuken sneaks back into half guard.
Hayuken is pressing down on Tremblay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayuken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tremblay defends it easily.
Hayuken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tremblay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hayuken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tremblay wants to control from the top but Hayuken keeps moving.
Hayuken looking to control.
Tremblay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayuken looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay stays in close to Hayuken's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tremblay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayuken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hayuken looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayuken, not yet.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayuken throws a lazy right hand but Tremblay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayuken misses with a body shot.
Hayuken misses with a straight right.
Hayuken misses the shot to the body.
Hayuken missing with a left hand there. Tremblay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayuken scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hayuken connects with a body shot.
Hayuken fails to land with a series of punches.
Tremblay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayuken lands with a right hand.
Tremblay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hayuken shoots in looking for a takedown but Tremblay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayuken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fisto Hayuken had his way with Pierre Tremblay in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hayuken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tremblay.
Tremblay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayuken.
Hayuken lands a really nice looking cross but Tremblay seems unphased.

It looks like Pierre Tremblay has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayuken. Tremblay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.
Tremblay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayuken tries to clinch but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tremblay shoots in but Hayuken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayuken wants to clinch up but Tremblay keeps it at a distance.

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

Hayuken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayuken just misses with a punch to the body.
Tremblay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hayuken with that takedown attempt.
Tremblay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tremblay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayuken.
Tremblay connects with a crisp jab.
Hayuken tries for a takedown but Tremblay circles away easily

and Tremblay counters with a single leg into guard. Hayuken didn't expect that.
Hayuken keeping full guard, as Tremblay tries to pass.
Tremblay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tremblay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayuken wants to sweep here but Tremblay controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayuken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tremblay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayuken trying to control the position.

Hayuken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tremblay advances to half guard.
Hayuken wants to control the action here but instead Tremblay manages to pass to full mount!
Tremblay lands a nice shot to the head.
Fisto Hayuken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tremblay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayuken is looking to escape.
Hayuken is looking to improve his position but Tremblay isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayuken holds of for dear life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayuken tries to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Hayuken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tremblay trying to control but Hayuken is having none of it.
Hayuken looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tremblay prevents Hayuken from getting the reversal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fisto Hayuken!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gunnar Owens enters the cage!

Northview
vs
Owens

182 cm
24
172 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

188 cm
26
173 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Northview gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Northview pulls Owens in close to his closed guard and prevents Owens from doing any damage or advancing position.

Owens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Owens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northview wants to get back to his feet but Owens passes into half guard.
Well, if Owens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Northview does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Northview kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Northview keeping control of the position.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to pass the guard but Northview defending well.
Owens wants to take a breather but Northview is having none of it.
Owens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Northview with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Northview trying to control from the bottom.
Northview is breathing heavily.

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

so Owens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Owens stays in close to Northview's body and controls the position.
Northview wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Northview is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Owens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Northview with a poor takedown
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Owens 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.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northview is keeping the position for now.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Northview is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Northview's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Northview is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owens is working for a submission of some sort.

Owens stands up and beckons Northview to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Owens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Northview tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owens is in Northview's guard.
Owens wants to control from the top but Northview keeps moving.

Owens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens stands up over Northview, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Owens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Northview is keeping the position.
Northview wants to stand and escape but Owens is having none of it.
Owens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Northview tries to control but Owens manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owens has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Northview is defending well but eventually Owens manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Northview has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnar Owens!