Birth of the Warriors PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Fujimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur comes to the ring accompanied by 2001 a space odyssey. Lucious LaFleur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

LaFleur
vs
Fujimoto

168 cm
26
146 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

180 cm
23
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronin Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujimoto pinned against the ropes. Fujimoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from LaFleur enables Fujimoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. LaFleur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fujimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Fujimoto drops back looking for a leg! LaFleur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFleur manages to kick Fujimoto off! Fujimoto jumps back into LaFleur's guard.
LaFleur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaFleur is on top in guard.
Fujimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there.
LaFleur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fujimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Fujimoto keeps moving.
Fujimoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaFleur working some strikes from top position.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fujimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaFleur defends it easily.
LaFleur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujimoto is keeping the position for now.
LaFleur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fujimoto's guard.
Fujimoto wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fujimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaFleur thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely.
LaFleur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LaFleur is taking a breather. Fujimoto 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur wanted to stand there but Fujimoto had control of the position.

LaFleur 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.
LaFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujimoto keeping full guard, as LaFleur tries to pass.
LaFleur trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
LaFleur wants to stand and escape but instead Fujimoto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fujimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujimoto wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur working a defensive guard here.

Fujimoto 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.
LaFleur is trying to keep Fujimoto in close.
LaFleur seems keen to control Fujimoto's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LaFleur tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fujimoto throwing strikes but missing.

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.

Fujimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaFleur is trying to keep Fujimoto in close.
LaFleur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fujimoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LaFleur prevents Fujimoto from improving his position.
LaFleur passes to full mount!
LaFleur prevents Fujimoto from getting the reversal.
LaFleur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fujimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

LaFleur goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fujimoto is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucious LaFleur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Fujimoto wants to clinch.
Fujimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and LaFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Ronin Fujimoto has been cut.
LaFleur connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujimoto is defended easily by LaFleur.

Fujimoto rushes LaFleur and presses him up against the ropes.
LaFleur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujimoto just stands there and leans against the ropes.
LaFleur tries to pull guard but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Fujimoto lands an elbow inside that LaFleur shrugs off.
LaFleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFleur fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucious LaFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fujimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaFleur avoids it.
Fujimoto lands a knee to the body.
LaFleur is trying to break the clinch but Fujimoto is controlling him.
Fujimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto scores with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto missing with knees to the body.

LaFleur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LaFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaFleur trying to keep a closed guard but Fujimoto is proving a slippery customer.
Fujimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fujimoto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lucious LaFleur.
Fujimoto stuffs the takedown.
Ronin Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto wants to clinch

and LaFleur counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujimoto is looking for a sweep.
Fujimoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fujimoto trying to hold on to LaFleur's head to control him but LaFleur postures up.
Fujimoto wants to get back to full guard.
Fujimoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto is trying to get back to full guard.

LaFleur seems to be working for a kimura but Fujimoto defends the submission attempt.
Fujimoto is trying to maintain the position but LaFleur is very close to passing his half guard.
LaFleur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fujimoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fujimoto wants to improve his position but LaFleur is controlling well.
Fujimoto trying to control here.
LaFleur working Fujimoto over with strikes.
Fujimoto gets back to full guard.
LaFleur stands and throws Fujimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
LaFleur cracks Fujimoto with a big elbow.
LaFleur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fujimoto is trying to improve his position.
LaFleur working away.

LaFleur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujimoto, who protects the arm well.
Fujimoto is not content to let LaFleur control the position.
LaFleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujimoto is looking to regain half guard here but LaFleur keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lucious LaFleur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

LaFleur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
LaFleur trying to control but he's not successful this time.

LaFleur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fujimoto has worked his arm free - good work by Fujimoto!
Fujimoto is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFleur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fujimoto some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucious LaFleur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronin Fujimoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

LaFleur circles away from the clinch attempt

so LaFleur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LaFleur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujimoto is keeping the position for now.
LaFleur trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
LaFleur lands a couple of elbows.
LaFleur looking to pass the guard.
Fujimoto controls LaFleur momentarily but LaFleur frees himself.
LaFleur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleur thows a big elbow that misses.

LaFleur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
LaFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fujimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujimoto keeping moving, preventing LaFleur from controlling successfully.
Fujimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fujimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFleur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LaFleur wants to pass the guard but Fujimoto is keeping the position.
LaFleur postures up.
LaFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujimoto has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur lands a couple of elbows.
LaFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujimoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
LaFleur trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
Fujimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaFleur wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping busy.
LaFleur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur is trying to control the position but Fujimoto postures up.
LaFleur has control of Fujimoto's left arm, preventing Fujimoto from doing any damage.
Fujimoto wants to pass the guard but LaFleur is keeping the position.

LaFleur working for a triangle but Fujimoto defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleur working a defensive guard here.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Fujimoto from controlling successfully.
Fujimoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaFleur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaFleur is working hard here to advance 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaFleur stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujimoto. Fujimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
LaFleur throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto moves out of range as LaFleur strikes.

Fujimoto has managed to clinch.

LaFleur jumps guard.
LaFleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

LaFleur working for a triangle but Fujimoto defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucious LaFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaFleur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lucious LaFleur!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Lucious LaFleur!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Lucious LaFleur!

Lucious LaFleur wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the ring accompanied by Gin and Juice by Snoop Dog. Smith has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Del Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thompson
vs
Smith

175 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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, Del Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith checks a low kick from Thompson.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson wants to clinch

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

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

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

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

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Thompson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Thompson parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Thompson regains half guard, as Smith was trying to land strikes.
Smith is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Thompson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Smith avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Smith trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith controlling from the full mount.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith landing shots from mount.

Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thompson turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.

Smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thompson doesn't defend quickly enough and Smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Thompson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smith on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owain Glyndwr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert comes into the arena with Disturbed - Stricken blaring out of the sound system. Glyndwr has chosen Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lambert
vs
Glyndwr

178 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

194 cm
22
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owain Glyndwr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glyndwr throws a series of punches but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Glyndwr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glyndwr.
Glyndwr throws a big right hand that misses.
Glyndwr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glyndwr postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Glyndwr thows a big elbow that misses.
Lambert trying to control the position.
Glyndwr works over Lambert with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Glyndwr wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Glyndwr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glyndwr stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Glyndwr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glyndwr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lambert trying to control the position.
Glyndwr postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glyndwr.
Lambert has Glyndwr pulled in close to control his posture.
Glyndwr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lambert is keeping the position for now.
Glyndwr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lambert controls Glyndwr momentarily but Glyndwr frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Glyndwr preventing the sweep.
Lambert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Glyndwr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glyndwr is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Glyndwr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Lambert trying to control from half guard but Glyndwr is working away.
Lambert winds up and cracks Glyndwr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glyndwr wants to improve his position but Lambert is controlling well.
Lambert 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.
Glyndwr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glyndwr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lambert is desperately trying to improve his position but Glyndwr has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glyndwr goes for an armbar but Lambert turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lambert.
Glyndwr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glyndwr keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert working some strikes from top position.
Lambert throws and elbow that misses. Glyndwr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lambert's guard. Nice move by Glyndwr!
Glyndwr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.
Lambert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glyndwr with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyndwr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Glyndwr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.
Glyndwr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glyndwr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Glyndwr from controlling successfully.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glyndwr manages to get himself to full guard.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glyndwr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lambert!
Glyndwr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lambert can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lambert is working to get back to half guard.

Glyndwr goes for an armbar but Lambert turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owain Glyndwr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lambert misses with a right hand
and Glyndwr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert avoids the body shot from Glyndwr.
Glyndwr ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Lambert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lambert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glyndwr finds it's way round the side to connect with Lambert's head.
Lambert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glyndwr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lambert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Glyndwr sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glyndwr counters with a nice body shot.
Lambert takes a swing at Glyndwr's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lambert misses.
Glyndwr misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyndwr jabs at Lambert's body.
Glyndwr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Glyndwr looking to score a takedown here. Lambert is defending well but Glyndwr drives through and ends up in Lambert's guard.

Glyndwr 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.
Lambert looking to control.
Lambert striking from the bottom.
Glyndwr postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Glyndwr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owain Glyndwr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glyndwr's guard.
Lambert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lambert stopping the sweep attempt from Glyndwr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Glyndwr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lambert lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Glyndwr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert preventing the sweep.
Lambert works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyndwr is looking to improve his position.
Lambert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Glyndwr is breathing heavily.
Glyndwr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Glyndwr tries to lock up and control but Lambert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lambert landing shots from mount.
Lambert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lambert looking to finish Glyndwr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Glyndwr!
Glyndwr wants to control but Lambert is having none of it.
Lambert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glyndwr is looking to escape.
Lambert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyndwr working to try and regain half guard.
Lambert is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Glyndwr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lambert cracks Glyndwr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert cracks Glyndwr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Glyndwr can't escape the position.
Lambert wants to control the pace but Glyndwr is squirming around nicely.
Lambert with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glyndwr working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Glyndwr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glyndwr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glyndwr moves away from the strike by Lambert.
Lambert throws a right hand that Glyndwr ducks under and follows up with a left that Glyndwr also avoids with ease.
Lambert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glyndwr manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glyndwr 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 Lambert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lambert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lambert throws a body punch but Glyndwr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt

and Glyndwr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Glyndwr wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Glyndwr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glyndwr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Glyndwr is fighting to break Lambert's control of his arms but Lambert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Glyndwr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glyndwr is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glyndwr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glyndwr landing some decent shots from guard.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glyndwr lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert working a defensive guard here.
Lambert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lambert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glyndwr is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambert is on top in guard.

Glyndwr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glyndwr keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Glyndwr trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Glyndwr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambert kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lambert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert landing some decent shots from guard.
Glyndwr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lambert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Glyndwr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glyndwr wants to sweep but no luck.
Glyndwr working a defensive guard here.
Glyndwr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lambert has passed into side control.
Glyndwr is looking to regain half guard here but Lambert keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert cracks Glyndwr with a big right hand but Glyndwr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lambert cracks Glyndwr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Glyndwr regains half guard.
Lambert prevents Glyndwr from improving his position.
Glyndwr is trying to control but Lambert manages to pass to mount!
Lambert landing strikes from the mount.
Lambert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lambert pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lambert looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Joe Lambert!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Joe Lambert!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Joe Lambert!

Joe Lambert wins by unanimous decision!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Taneyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taneyev
vs
Diaz

182 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Taneyev is having none of it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut

and Taneyev counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Taneyev trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Taneyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taneyev passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Taneyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Taneyev postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Taneyev passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Taneyev has control of the leg.
Taneyev is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taneyev wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taneyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taneyev's back!

Diaz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taneyev is controlling Diaz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Taneyev postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Taneyev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Taneyev controlling him for the moment.

Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taneyev stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taneyev!
Diaz looks gassed!
Taneyev gets to mount! Diaz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has given up his back here. Will Taneyev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Diaz is taking damage to the body and head.
Taneyev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.
Taneyev is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Taneyev is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Taneyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Taneyev jumps into side control!
Taneyev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taneyev has control of an arm but Diaz manages to advance to Taneyev's back!
Diaz is trying to control but Taneyev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Taneyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taneyev is working hard here to advance position.
Taneyev tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz tries to clinch up but Taneyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Taneyev checks it

and Taneyev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taneyev.
Taneyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taneyev looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Taneyev keeps moving.
Taneyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Gilbert Taneyev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination

and Taneyev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Taneyev isn't that keen on the idea.
Taneyev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taneyev tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Taneyev working Diaz over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev fails to take his opponent's back.
Taneyev wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Taneyev avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.

Taneyev goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz.
Taneyev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diaz wants to clinch

and Taneyev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Taneyev tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Taneyev controlling his opponent.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Taneyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Taneyev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Taneyev darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Taneyev is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Taneyev keeps him there for the moment.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Taneyev.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch

and Taneyev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Taneyev just content to control the position.
Gilbert Taneyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev working away.
Taneyev trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Taneyev is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taneyev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taneyev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Taneyev sits in half guard.

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.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Taneyev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taneyev is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Taneyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Taneyev seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Taneyev advances to half guard.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taneyev 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.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taneyev is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taneyev is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taneyev working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taneyev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taneyev prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Gilbert Taneyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jack Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taneyev is controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Taneyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taneyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Gilbert Taneyev!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Gilbert Taneyev!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Gilbert Taneyev!

Gilbert Taneyev wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Hennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dado Hennessy enters the ring!

Hughes
vs
Hennessy

185 cm
28
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

194 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Hennessy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a jab.
Hughes closes the distance but Hennessy moves to the side

and Hennessy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
Hennessy wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hennessy won't allow Hughes to get back to his feet.
Hennessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Hennessy from controlling successfully.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hennessy controls the pace.
Hennessy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Hennessy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hennessy stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hennessy tries to move to mount but Hughes blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to escape but Hennessy is in control.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hennessy on the ground.
Hughes is not content to let Hennessy control the position.
Hughes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hennessy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Hennessy wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.

Hennessy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes is pushing Hennessy's head away, looking to escape. Hennessy manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two 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.
Hennessy moves into full mount!
Hennessy tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hennessy tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hennessy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hughes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hennessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Ryan Hughes has been cut.
Hughes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy punishes Hughes with strikes from the back mount.
Hennessy punches Hughes on the ear.
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hughes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hennessy is throwing strikes by Hughes counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Hughes regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hennessy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hennessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hennessy uses his free foot to push down on Hughes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hughes.
Hennessy prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hennessy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Hennessy moves to the back position.
Hughes holding both Hennessy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hennessy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hughes controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hennessy is landing with strikes. Hughes can't take much more of this.

Ryan Hughes's cut is getting worse.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hennessy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hughes showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes is trying to stand back up.
Hughes breaks Hennessy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Hennessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hughes moves to clinch but Hennessy breaks away
and Hennessy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ryan Hughes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hughes closes the distance but Hennessy moves to the side
and Hennessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Hennessy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hennessy to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennessy.
Hennessy throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jeez, Ryan Hughes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hennessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Hennessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes moves to clinch but Hennessy breaks away
and Hennessy counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dado Hennessy!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKallister comes to the ring accompanied by Four Horsemen by Metallica. Dude has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacKallister
vs
Dude

168 cm
28
178 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

181 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane MacKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Super Dude!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacKallister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacKallister is looking to take a break and control but Dude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dude takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dude is looking to regain half guard here but MacKallister keeps moving and retains side control.
MacKallister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacKallister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dude wants to control but MacKallister postures up.
Dude taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dude takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MacKallister working the ground and pound.
Dude is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dude is trying to control MacKallister's posture but MacKallister avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister is looking to take a break and control but Dude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacKallister tries to advance to mount but Dude denies him.
Dude can't do much from the bottom here.
Dude parries the strikes from MacKallister easily there. MacKallister is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dude to escape.
Dude prevents MacKallister from improving position.
Dude parries the strikes from MacKallister easily there. MacKallister is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dude to escape.
MacKallister scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two 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.
MacKallister cracks Dude with a big elbow.
MacKallister misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dude is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacKallister scoring with punches from side control.
MacKallister in side control, throwing shots but Dude defends.
MacKallister working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on MacKallister's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacKallister misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacKallister is looking to take a break and control but Dude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on MacKallister's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dude is trying to control MacKallister's posture but MacKallister avoids it.
MacKallister throws an elbow but Dude slips to the side and avoids it well.

MacKallister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dude has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacKallister 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.
MacKallister wants to control for a moment but Dude uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nice strikes from MacKallister there.
MacKallister wants to free his trapped foot but Dude is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

MacKallister seems to be working for a kimura but Dude defends the submission attempt.
MacKallister wants to free his trapped foot but Dude is holding on for dear life with his legs.

MacKallister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dude defends it well.
Dude wants to control but MacKallister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacKallister working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dude's thigh. Dude counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Dude working for a triangle but MacKallister defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacKallister checks a low kick from Dude.
MacKallister cracks Dude with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacKallister with a poor takedown
and MacKallister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Shane MacKallister has been cut.
Dude misses with a right hand

and MacKallister counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dude won't be happy with that.
Dude is working to avoid the ground and pound but MacKallister connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude is trying to improve his position.
Shane MacKallister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacKallister scoring with punches and elbows.
MacKallister throwing shots but missing, from side control.
MacKallister scores with punches from side control.
MacKallister scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister working the ground and pound.
Dude managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacKallister.
MacKallister landing strikes.
Dude struggling a bit here.
MacKallister landing strikes.
Dude is looking to regain half guard here but MacKallister keeps moving and retains side control.
MacKallister creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dude sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacKallister is looking to take a break and control but Dude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dude gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude tries to hold on but MacKallister postures up.
MacKallister wants to control the pace but Dude is squirming around nicely.
MacKallister prevents Dude from getting the reversal.

MacKallister with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacKallister looking to finish Dude with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dude!
Dude tries to hold on but MacKallister postures up.
MacKallister throwing strikes but Dude uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacKallister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dude defends it well.
Dude is trying to maintain the position but MacKallister is very close to passing his half guard.

MacKallister is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dude still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dude has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacKallister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dude tries to move to mount but MacKallister blocks the move with his legs.
MacKallister is not content to let Dude control 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.
MacKallister is looking to regain half guard here but Dude keeps moving and retains side control.
Dude trying to control the position but MacKallister is working away.
Dude scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacKallister to see if he's OK.
MacKallister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dude working the ground and pound from side control.
MacKallister is trying to control Dude's posture but Dude avoids it.
MacKallister tries to buck Dude off but Dude is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacKallister gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacKallister is refusing to be controlled, as Dude sits in half guard.
MacKallister is doing well to control the position and prevent Dude from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacKallister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane MacKallister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

MacKallister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dude pinned against the ropes. Dude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacKallister lunges at Dude with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dude's hand.

MacKallister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MacKallister with the ground and pound from mount.
Dude tries to lock up and control but MacKallister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacKallister controlling the pace for now.
MacKallister misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dude because MacKallister loaded up on that one.

MacKallister is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dude has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dude!
MacKallister keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.

MacKallister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude stops MacKallister from standing up.

MacKallister is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Dude frees his head nicely. Oh but MacKallister has switched to an armbar! Dude is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shane MacKallister!

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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 Mahtava Emppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emppe
vs
Flores

188 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

199 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahtava Emppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Flores!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emppe tries a head kick but it misses.
Emppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Emppe misses with a body kick.
Flores lands a jab-cross combination.
Emppe throws an off balance right hand
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flores looks to throw the jab but Emppe is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Flores as he connects with a hook.
Emppe misses with a combination
and Flores counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flores throws a hook to the side of Emppe's head but Emppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand

and Emppe counters with a crisp one two that drops Flores! Emppe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Flores to his feet! Flores is in big trouble!

Flores is rocked!
Mahtava Emppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emppe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Emppe finish him?
Flores blocks a jab.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Emppe counters with a right hand from hell and Flores is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mahtava Emppe!

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C
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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 Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dorrance
vs
Wilson

187 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

187 cm
23
218 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dorrance.
Dorrance lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Dorrance counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Dorrance thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorrance swivels and escapes.

Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dorrance sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorrance has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Dorrance uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

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.
Wilson punching from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorrance wants to stand up but Wilson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Dorrance moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wilson.
Wilson tries to buck Dorrance off but Dorrance is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Dorrance tries to stand but Wilson is controlling his head.
Wilson tries to buck Dorrance off but Dorrance is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.

Dorrance stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wilson to get to his feet.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorrance manages to avoid it.

Dorrance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dorrance crunches a lovely knee into Wilson's ribcage.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dorrance is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dorrance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorrance.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Dorrance counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Dorrance 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.

Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Dorrance counters with a big head kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dorrance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dorrance throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Dorrance feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Dorrance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorrance dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Dorrance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Dorrance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorrance!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance lands with a hook. Wilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Dorrance tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorrance defending well though.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Dorrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dorrance on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorrance defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Dorrance dodges it nicely.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorrance's head.

Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorrance sees it coming and defends easily.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dorrance is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Dorrance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dorrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dorrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dorrance is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him

Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Dorrance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dorrance is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson throwing shots but Dorrance is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dorrance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dorrance.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Dorrance connects with a solid leg kick.
Brian Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Dorrance ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dorrance.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Dorrance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorrance on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wilson misses.

Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilson working the strikes but Dorrance uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Dorrance's head.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Dorrance uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dorrance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Dorrance blocks nicely.
Wilson throws a strike but Dorrance rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.
Dorrance wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorrance is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorrance is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson working a defensive guard but Dorrance passes into half guard.
Dorrance wants to stand up but Wilson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wilson trying to control but Dorrance postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorrance tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Dorrance wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson tries to roll over but Dorrance keeps him under control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Edmund Dorrance!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Edmund Dorrance!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Edmund Dorrance!

Edmund Dorrance wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Savage is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Savage
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

180 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
183 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whoddanikabollokoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Whoddanikabollokoff had a free shot at his head there.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage misses with a left hand
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a body shot.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savage won't be happy with that.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whoddanikabollokoff working away.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff laying and praying for a moment but Savage takes advantage and regains half guard.
Savage is staying active underneath Whoddanikabollokoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whoddanikabollokoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff wasn't active enough on the ground.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.

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.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savage tries to stall but Whoddanikabollokoff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Whoddanikabollokoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Whoddanikabollokoff moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damian Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.

Whoddanikabollokoff moves into range and clinches up with Savage.

Whoddanikabollokoff breaks from the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Savage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whoddanikabollokoff puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff 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.

Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whoddanikabollokoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whoddanikabollokoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whoddanikabollokoff blocks a head kick by Savage.
Savage misses with an uppercut

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whoddanikabollokoff breaks the clinch.

Whoddanikabollokoff forces Savage back against the ropes and clinches.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids it by throwing Savage back against the ropes.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whoddanikabollokoff has him pressed against the ropes.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whoddanikabollokoff.

Whoddanikabollokoff breaks the clinch.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a left to the body.
Damian Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage misses the body punch

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Whoddanikabollokoff has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to stand up but Savage isn't so interested in that idea.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage stands up over Whoddanikabollokoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Whoddanikabollokoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage working a defensive guard 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.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage is trying to keep Whoddanikabollokoff in close.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Damian Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Savage misses the body punch
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage misses with a right hand

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is controlling Whoddanikabollokoff's posture.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get up but he can't break Savage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Whoddanikabollokoff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.

Whoddanikabollokoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff working the ground and pound but Savage is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff working the strikes but Savage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage misses the shot to the body.

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.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Whoddanikabollokoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Whoddanikabollokoff's head back.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range of the body kick from Savage.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a nice body shot.
Savage misses with an uppercut

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Damian Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to move into half guard but instead Savage has managed to sweep!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff wins by unanimous decision!